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Early Reviews Praise Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Ahead of Feb. 19 Release

Critics highlight a richer, character-led narrative that trades most of the horror for a slow-burn mystery.

Overview

  • Polygon and Forbes published early reviews today, with Forbes awarding a score of 9 out of 10.
  • Reviewers say the sequel emphasizes an emotionally driven, multi-protagonist story with branching paths over jump scares.
  • The plot follows ama diver Yuza Minakuchi on Kameshima as island curses and mermaid folklore drive the investigation.
  • Additions include a thematic ama-diving mini-game and expanded background depth within the retro analog anime art style.
  • The game launches Feb. 19 on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, and both outlets reviewed prerelease copies provided by Square Enix.