Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse – Unveiling the Horrors of the Deep

Discover the Summery Sequel: Paranormasight – The Mermaid’s Curse

Exciting news for horror mystery visual novel fans! Square Enix has recently unveiled the upcoming release of Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, a sequel to the popular Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Previous players may recall the glowing review by former RPS reviews editor Rachel Watts, who gave it two thumbs up before mysteriously disappearing one fateful night. (Don’t worry, Rachel is alive and well at Thinky Games. And remember, there are no ghosts lurking behind you right now.)

The Mermaid’s Curse takes players to the picturesque coast of Japan, a stark contrast to the first game’s gloomy urban setting. Dive into the story of Yuza Minakuchi, a young pearl diver who stumbles upon a mysterious version of himself deep beneath the ocean’s surface. While I often find different versions of myself at the bottom of a bottle of Tuppersmith’s Old Peculiar, unfortunately, no one is creating visual novels about my exploits. But I digress, the trailer is definitely worth a watch.

Steam’s page promises another captivating multiple-perspective narrative, featuring characters such as “a girl of unknown origins, a foreign treasure hunter, and a curious housewife investigating a drowning incident.” Players will once again scour 360-degree backgrounds for clues, with new gameplay elements like a diving minigame adding to the experience. The meticulously crafted backgrounds are authentic representations of real locations and landscapes in collaboration with Mie prefecture, showcasing the beauty of Japan. It’s a unique fusion of storytelling and tourism promotion, a strategy that has proved successful for Saga prefecture.

Mark your calendars for the release of The Mermaid’s Curse on the 19th of February. For those who missed out on the first installment, fear not – the game is currently on a significant discount on Nintendo’s Switch. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this captivating world of mystery and intrigue.