Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

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  • Summary: Shogo Okiie, an ordinary office worker, visits Kinshibori Park in the dead of night with his friend, Yoko Fukunaga, to investigate a well-known local ghost story: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Shogo doesn't quite believe Yoko when she talks about how the Mysteries are connected to the RiteShogo Okiie, an ordinary office worker, visits Kinshibori Park in the dead of night with his friend, Yoko Fukunaga, to investigate a well-known local ghost story: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Shogo doesn't quite believe Yoko when she talks about how the Mysteries are connected to the Rite of Resurrection and doesn't pay it much mind - that is, until strange events begin to unfold before his very eyes.

    Meanwhile, several others are making their own investigations into The Seven Mysteries...

    Detectives investigating a series of strange deaths, a high-school girl seeking the truth behind her classmate's suicide, and a mother who has sworn revenge for her lost son.

    Their desires and motives intertwine and interplay, with the Seven Mysteries of Honjo at the core, leading the story towards a battle of wits and curses.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Pocket Tactics
    Mar 8, 2023
    100
    Paranormasight is a masterpiece. With a dizzying web of interwoven narratives, an uncanny ability to blur the lines of fact and fiction, and a thoroughly thrilling atmosphere, it’s truly the gold standard of engaging visual novels and a must for anyone fascinated by the deliciously dark world of the supernatural and the occult.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 9, 2023
    90
    With stunning and highly stylised character art, some exceptional and efficient writing, and some excellent “death game” scenarios, Paranormasight is one of the better visual novels that I’ve played in some time. Square Enix might not be known for this genre, but perhaps the company should look for more opportunities to participate in it, because while this won’t outsell Final Fantasy XVI (to put that mildly), it does remind us of how, among the bigger publishers, it is probably the most creative and willing to take risks on smaller scale projects like this… and just how good it is when big publishers support creative projects that aren’t expected to sell millions of copies.
  3. TierraGamer
    Mar 14, 2023
    90
    Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo immerses us in a fascinating story that plays with the limits of atrocity, in which urban legends play a deadly role, and mysteries lurk in every corner waiting to be found - if you don't die in the attempt of solving the mystery.
  4. 4P.de
    May 22, 2023
    88
    A gripping mystery visual novel that enriches the exciting story with a few clever puzzles, the latter of which unfortunately falls short over the entire duration of the game.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 9, 2023
    85
    Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is really unique: structured like a visual novel, it has some of the most engaging moments recently seen in a narrative adventure game, although being a little light on puzzles.
  6. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 18, 2024
    80
    Over the course of about 10 hours, Paranormasight delivers what is undoubtedly one of the surprise gems of the year and represents a true triumph within the Japanese horror genre. Fans of both adventure games and visual novels should sink their teeth into this Western debut from a much-lauded visual novel dev team! [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 23]
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  7. COGconnected
    Mar 9, 2023
    45
    The Switch version of Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is awful. It’s not ready to be played right now, because the menu navigation is straight-up broken. The game needs a patch with cursor sensitivity options at the very minimum, but even that fix would still make for a lazy port, that isn’t console ready. The story of Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is captivating, and the throwback point-and-click adventure gameplay will be a treat for some. But the game needs more time and effort to be an enjoyable experience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Usagiina
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    I made an account just for this game because it is a crime that it's so underrated and unknown. I get visual novel esque games aren't forI made an account just for this game because it is a crime that it's so underrated and unknown. I get visual novel esque games aren't for everyone, but this is one of the best of the bests in it's genre. This is one of those games that is best experiencing without knowing anything about it; if you remotely enjoy visual novel - adventure games, not playing paranormasight would be a disservice to both it's creative team and to yourself.… Expand
  2. ferolajr
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Although the peak of it's gameplay is in it's prologue, Paranormasight offers a intriguing mystery/horror story, with a well-written cast andAlthough the peak of it's gameplay is in it's prologue, Paranormasight offers a intriguing mystery/horror story, with a well-written cast and beautiful art direction.… Expand
  4. lunarit
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    It's really good. II think is Better to go blind. Cuanto más a ciegas vayas más lo vas a disfrutar, para fans de jeugos como zero escape o aceIt's really good. II think is Better to go blind. Cuanto más a ciegas vayas más lo vas a disfrutar, para fans de jeugos como zero escape o ace attorney.… Expand
  5. Lejon
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Great game that is getting review bombed for some reason with 1/10 ratings. If you enjoy games like 999, ai: somnium files and danganronpaGreat game that is getting review bombed for some reason with 1/10 ratings. If you enjoy games like 999, ai: somnium files and danganronpa this one should be right up your alley.… Expand
  6. MTC001
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Paranormasight is a work of art that sets the gold standard for visual novels. Its web of storylines is seamlessly blending reality andParanormasight is a work of art that sets the gold standard for visual novels. Its web of storylines is seamlessly blending reality and imagination. The captivating atmosphere makes it a must-play for anyone with a keen interest of the supernatural and occult.… Expand
  7. Daybrakgo
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Great game! I had a few jump scares in the beginning got my blood pumping.
    I do wish we had the perspective of a certain main character. If    Great game! I had a few jump scares in the beginning got my blood pumping.
    I do wish we had the perspective of a certain main character. If we did it would have been perfect score from me :)    … Expand
  8. ernestmauvi6
    Jun 10, 2023
    0
    Un juegazo, una joya que pasará desapercibida para muchos. Como dicen las demás reviews, mejor jugarlo sin tener ni idea. Sorprende con susUn juegazo, una joya que pasará desapercibida para muchos. Como dicen las demás reviews, mejor jugarlo sin tener ni idea. Sorprende con sus giros y con el uso de la interfaz. Muy muy recomendado.… Expand

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