Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open Review

Paper Ghost Stories Third Eye Open: A chilling journey into the unknown. Follow young Ting and her spectral companion as they delve into a world of shadows and secrets. Is their bond a blessing or a curse? Discover the truth in this haunting visual novel.

A Tapestry of Tearjerking Moments

Paper Ghost Stories Third Eye Open is the latest instalment in the popular horror visual novel series. This time, players are invited to delve into a mysterious and eerie world, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. The game presents a captivating narrative that unfolds through a series of choices, each leading to unique and terrifying outcomes.

You step into the shoes of Ting, a young girl in a small Malaysian suburb, who has a special ability. She sees dead people! Soon after starting the game, you form a strong friendship with the spirit of a young girl called Xiu, who is seeking peace. Together, Ting and Xiu will face challenges from both the real and spirit worlds. Whilst battling against both the spirit and real worlds, you have to determine whether or not Ting’s ability is a blessing or a curse.

A Symphony of Emotions

The core gameplay revolves around a branching narrative, where player choices affect the story’s progression. Players are presented with a series of options, each with its own set of consequences. There is a lot to read, so be sure to pay attention as the gameplay hinges on this. If you miss anything, there is a handy Log option where you can access all previous dialogue.

You are also able to navigate the world in real-time, controlling Ting as she walks around the environment. Her options are somewhat limited, but this is to be expected as the game is not open-world.

A Haunting Farewell

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open has quite possibly one of the most unique, interesting and memorable art styles that I have ever seen in a video game. It looks incredible! As the title suggests, everything is crafted from 2D sheets of paper and is combined in a 3D world. The final result is really quite exquisite!

The sound design is equally impressive, with pleasant, gentle, mood-setting background music accompanying you in every scene. It adapts to the scenario you find yourself in and strengthens the immersion significantly.

There is a decent amount of replay value, thanks to the branching narrative. Players can spend hours exploring different paths and uncovering hidden secrets. There are some easter eggs for keen-eyed players of previous entries in the series, which are always great to discover! There is also more than one ending, meaning that players can delve right back in again after completing it the first time.

Conclusion

Paper Ghost Stories Third Eye Open is a well-crafted horror visual novel that offers a chilling and immersive experience. The strong narrative, engaging characters, and stunning audiovisual design make it a must-play for fans of the genre. There is a lot to read and this may discourage some from playing, but for those who enjoy a great story, then Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open has them covered! Overall, a great game which is bound to keep players engaged throughout!


Pros

  • Engaging narrative.
  • Incredible audiovisual design.
  • Strong character development.

Cons

  • Plenty of text to read which might be off-putting for some.

Mus from PapaBear Gaming

By Mus (PapaBear Gaming)

Mus has been playing video games for more decades than he cares to admit. He likes writing about said video games and also tends to refer to himself in the third person.

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