Square Enix has announced a follow up to its critically acclaimed (yet extremely overlooked) horror-mystery game Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Revealed at February’s Nintendo Direct, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse follows a new set of characters in their attempts to stave off a different murderous curse. The Mermaid’s Curse is set to release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on February 19.
In addition to a new cast of characters, The Mermaid’s Curse trades in The Seven Mysteries of Honjo’s rural setting for something more tropical. Paranormasight’s core gameplay, however, seems entirely intact, as once again you’ll be tasked with investigating grisly murders, confronting supernatural forces, and exploring numerous branching paths as you try to make sense of what’s happening to the island and its residents.
Though this premise is fun enough in itself, what truly set The Seven Mysteries of Honjo apart was Square Enix’s commitment to the game’s psychological-horror elements. Similar to Metal Gear Solid, the game features multiple puzzles that extended beyond the boundaries of the game and require abstract thinking. For this reason–and quite a few others, such as its sprawling narrative and manga-inspired art style–the game received extremely positive reviews, yet never achieved true commercial success. With that in mind, it feels a bit surprising we’re getting a follow up, so I’m begging you all not to sleep on this one, okay?
