Paradise Killer

1. Reed618

   Jan 9, 2021

   10

   I was really impressed with paradise killer. It has some danganronpa vibes to it but feels more open and there's less zany humor. It was suchI was really impressed with paradise killer. It has some danganronpa vibes to it but feels more open and there's less zany humor. It was such a pleasure to explore paradise island. It looks great on switch. I noticed some occasional pop in but it was quite minor. The art style is really fantastic so I wanted to take in every part of the world.
   
   One thing I loved is how I would occasionally stumble across massive pieces of the mystery. Before I knew it I was really pulled in. I found the mystery was overall well written and had some great surprises. I also love that you can start the trial whenever you want regardless of how thoroughly you've investigated and you can create a compelling argument to arrest the wrong person if you'd like.
   
   There's a lot of interesting lore to dig up that explains how paradise island functions. It can get quite dark surprisingly. Although this is one of the most chilled relaxing games i've played in some time. The world is so vibrant and fun to explore and the music is upbeat. I also really appreciate that you can run and unlock a double jump. There's also no fall damage and you can jump down great heights. So it doesn't feel like a walking simulator since you can travel around quite easily.
   
   This was a really pleasant surprise and if you're into games like danganronpa this is definitely worth a look. Easily one of my favorite games of 2020.… Expand

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2. Shirco

   May 13, 2021

   10

   One of the best and most original game I played in those last years.
   
   Paradise Killer can have a complicated start at first. You can easilyOne of the best and most original game I played in those last years.
   
   Paradise Killer can have a complicated start at first. You can easily feel lost with all the information that gets poured into your brain during the first hour. But once you get past this phase and start to really understand the world and the story of Paradise Killer, you will realise what a gem this game is.
   
   I didn't finish the game in one go but I did multiple sessions of an hour or two. And each time I finished my session, I couldn't think about anything else for some minutes or hours, trying to figure out in my head what happened and why it happened from the information I just got. This game is easily in my top 5 most favourite game of all time thanks to his unique style and gameplay.
   
   It's hard to make a review without spoilers but I think the less you know about this game, the more you will enjoy it. If you love a good mystery and to be some kind of detective and search the truth without being held by the hand, Paradise Killer is made for you! This game has all the qualities of a great game, a good novel that you want to finish to discover the end of the story and on top of that it has a banger soundtrack. What else could you ask for?!… Expand

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4. Tortor

   Jul 31, 2023

   10

   Completed in 15 - 20 hours.
   
   Stylish and incredibly creative experience. It just oozed with personality with amazing character and worldCompleted in 15 - 20 hours.
   
   Stylish and incredibly creative experience. It just oozed with personality with amazing character and world building they sucked me right in.
   
   I seriously turned this on not expecting much but as soon as I got started, i seriously didn't sleep that night and absolutely suffered physically to play into the next day aiming to beat it. I just wanted to see what happened and wanted to explore.
   
   This game does such a good job just giving you absolute freedom to get lost and figure things out on your own. Despite just feeling sorta dropped in, the mechanics still made the investigation still feel like it had a good flow.
   
   Its a lot of information but it's honestly so satisfying connecting the dots on your own. I seriously was so convinced at certain points of 'oh this character doesn't seem there is anything to worry about them so I can cross them off' to 'soooooo I was wrong, they character is shady as hell'.
   
   Honestly the writing is just so fantastic. The characters felt like living breathing people. The world, ugh, it was just tragic and uncomfortable. I seriously got sick to my stomach at certain points because how the world was depicted just was so eerie, uncomfortable and surreal at times.
   
   I've never played a game like this in my life and honestly, I seriously want more games like this in my life.
   
   The quality of writing though is just so above and beyond what I'd ever expect in a game.
   
   I seriously will remember this game for a while.… Expand

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5. Frank447

   Dec 26, 2020

   9

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, a fantastic exploration / mystery game.
   
   Pros: The island the game is played on is exceptionally large both in terms of horizontal and vertical distances that that be travelled and explored. The areas for exploration are tied together into a cohesive narrative describing how the island operates (sewage treatment plant, power station, hydroponic fields, living areas, court house, etc.) and there are no annoying load screens as the player travels about from area to area. The background music that plays is a rich variety of Latin themed songs that are "found" and repayable on demand throughout the exploration experience. The variety of architectural styles (Industrial, Art Deco, etc.) and geographic features (Mountains, Waterfalls, etc.) that exist through the game really make the journey worth the while. The characters that the player runs into, interacts with, and ultimately accuse of committing crimes are unique, colorful, and entertaining.
   
   The murder mystery aspect of the game is very open ended with several separate smaller crimes that occur prior to the main crime. Even when all the clues are gathered, there is no definitive "answer" to each of the crimes.
   
   Spoiler: One thing I do like is that after Lady Love Dies gets a foot massage, she gains the ability to meditate and reveal the locations of items not already found becomes available (similar to the vibrating motion controller from the Zelda series). These "hidden" items appear as floating hearts in LLD's view that shift back and forth between pink and yellow in color.
   
   Cons (visual):
   The highlighted pink items (ladders, containers that can be opened, etc.) that draw attention to the player are garish and detract from the beauty of the scenery. Likewise, the items that are found (blood crystals, whisky bottles, relics, etc.) look like something from an 8-bit video game (highly pixelated).
   
   The overall map for the entire island (accessible from the options menu) is also highly pixellated and way undersized for the video display with no zoom in / zoom out feature. This makes it essentially worthless for navigating the island.
   
   The clue navigation screen is highly pixellated (though functional).
   
   With this game being available for both the PC and Switch, I can only guess that the map display screen and clue screens are pixel art that was created to run on the lowest acceptable PC graphic setting (600x800).
   
   Cons (navigating the world):
   The ability for LLD fall off of tall buildings or high cliffs without taking damage, while convenient, is not adequately explained in the game (how she does it). There are references in the game to inhabitants of the island being pushed off high places (cliff in one instance) and so gravity and deaths related to falling are an integral part of the murder mystery.
   
   When LLD jumps or wades into deep water, she is respawned to the closest save point. I would have like to have seen scuba gear as an acquired item to explore the deep water areas near the island (at least until the oxygen tank is emptied). Also, the respawn when entering deep water seems inconsistent with LLD's behavior when she falls - if she respawns when she drowns why doesn't she respawn when she falls from a cliff?
   
   Cons (murder mystery):
   I wish the game would have incorporated a deeper puzzle solving mechanic using a matrix of both verbal testimony and hard evidence. Logical inferences (hard evidence contradicts a verbal statement) would be left for the player to identify rather than being automatically identified.… Expand

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6. Jordie

   Sep 8, 2020

   9

   Fantastic murder mystery/ exploration game with a really unique vapourwave aesthetic.
   It was really fun to explore and piece together the loreFantastic murder mystery/ exploration game with a really unique vapourwave aesthetic.
   It was really fun to explore and piece together the lore and the events leading up to the crime.
   
   The music is excellent (I even bought the soundtrack), the characters are well written and the game has a really solid length of about 15 to 20 hours.
   It ends (no spoilers) with a fantastic court trial where you use the evidence gathered to convince the judge of the narrative you believe happened. So you can potentially accuse the wrong people and create your own ending based on the truth you believe in. Loved playing it all the way through and found myself playing long into the night. Only giving a 9 because I wish there was more. A few more puzzles and a few more places (that are hinted at) to explore. But for the price equal to a quarter of a regular boxed game, you really can't argue with the contents. Would fully recommend to any fans of the mystery or visual novel genres. If you've played Danganronpa, Zero Escape, Ace Attorney or Suda51's games, then you'll love this!… Expand

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7. Elite_Institute

   Mar 5, 2022

   9

   "Paradise Killer is definitely not for everyone, and you will likely either love it or hate it. The game offers a huge world and offers"Paradise Killer is definitely not for everyone, and you will likely either love it or hate it. The game offers a huge world and offers extremely little handholding throughout your investigation, with the story and lore slowly becoming comprehensible as you go. That being said, if you can click with this bizarre world, you will find a deeply compelling mystery that twists and turns, making you question everyone and everything. I very much hope that we can rejoin Lady Love Dies on Paradise 25 in the not too distant future."
   
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8. heybranny

   Jan 6, 2023

   2

   A lot of backtracking, and traversing the island is frustrating and slow. If you want to travel fast you have to spend currency which slowsA lot of backtracking, and traversing the island is frustrating and slow. If you want to travel fast you have to spend currency which slows down game progression. The story was interesting but that’s about it.… Expand

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