Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, développé par Xeen et édité par Square Enix, est sorti le 19 février 2026 sur PC, Android, iOS et Nintendo Switch. Ce nouveau volet de la série PARANORMASIGHT plonge le joueur à Ise-Shima, au Japon, une région riche en légendes concernant les sirènes, où il rejoint un groupe de personnages fascinants enquêtant sur les mystères des sirènes d’Ise à travers des points de vue différents menant l’histoire à sa conclusion. L’île isolée de Kameshima, nichée dans la baie d’Ise, voit le jeune pêcheur de perles Yuza Minakuchi vivre un face à face troublant avec une autre version de lui-même dans les fonds marins, déclenchant une série de malédictions, tandis qu’une jeune fille d’origine inconnue, un chasseur de trésor et une mystérieuse femme au foyer mènent l’enquête sur une noyade. Ce roman visuel, construit sous Unity avec un DRM Steam au prix de 24,99 euros, propose une histoire inédite avec de nouveaux lieux et personnages, des environnements de 360 degrés reproduits avec la préfecture de Mie, un mini-jeu de plongée et de nouvelles mécaniques, le joueur incarnant plusieurs personnages pour résoudre les mystères. Classé parmi les genres aventure, simulation, RPG et visual novel, le titre affiche un score Metacritic de 86 et un score OpenCritic de 85. La presse a salué un récit d’horreur mystérieux de qualité littéraire enseignant les traditions japonaises des histoires de fantômes, tandis que Noisy Pixel l’a décrit comme une suite tendue et réfléchie s’appuyant sur le mystère culte de Square Enix dans un cadre plus intime. Certains joueurs sur Metacritic et Steam ont exprimé leur intérêt pour l’histoire et les mécaniques, allant jusqu’à qualifier le jeu de chef-d’œuvre du storytelling en visual novel.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« This is a genuinely well-written, complex, literary-quality mystery horror story that will teach you something about Japanese ghost storytelling traditions and does an exceptional job of highlighting one of the country’s more interesting, if less-visited, locations. It’s filled with intelligently structured and rewarding puzzles, and the gorgeous art really makes the atmosphere sing. I’m so very impressed that Square Enix has seen the value of these visual novels, and happy that they’ve been such creative successes. With any luck, this one is also enough of a creative success to earn a third, because there are a lot of ghost stories right across Japan that this series could go places. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is a tense, thoughtful sequel that builds on Square Enix’s cult mystery with a more intimate setting and a culturally grounded curse rooted in Ise-Shima folklore. Through timeline manipulation, bad endings, and careful deduction, it challenges players to rethink assumptions while exploring grief, guilt, and tradition. Though fairly linear, its layered narrative, strong character work, and confident reliance on text over voice acting create a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the credits. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is nothing short of phenomenal. It’s a master class in storytelling, using the most of the visual novel genre to make for a truly unique game that kept me engaged and enthralled from start to finish. You owe it to yourself to play it. »
« I was enthralled by the mystery and story of PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse. If you like mystery stories with a supernatural twist, I can recommend this game without any doubt. The cast of characters is a lot of fun, the ways in which the story unfolds are cleverly done and there’s even a dash of meta elements that make the game a lot more memorable. As a newcomer it has made me very excited to go back and experience the first game in the series. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse deftly weaves together fiction and legend to create a dramatic mystery that hooks you in from the very start. The Mermaid's Curse nails the payoff with aplomb, while delivering on the most compelling and morbid summer vacation you'll ever experience. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse has some small hiccups here and there. But much like its predecessor, it’s a gripping visual novel with waves of reveals that come crashing down. It’s not as frightening, but you’ll still be swept away by the currents of its raw and moving story. »
« A gem of a game with quirky characters and an intriguing plot that's hard to put down, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a game that I believe everyone should experience. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is just as intoxicating and surprising as its predecessor, but has an integrally different tone and flavor to its surprisingly heartfelt love story. It’s a new classic for the visual novel genre. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Pretty much on the same par wirh the last entry. The story is very interesting by my opinion and has some very interesting mechanics that make the experience better. I think the story could be better thought out. The characters are unique although simple. The environment is great. However, the biggest issue I had is the horror aspect which had minimal ngl. Its more of a thriller than horror. Worth it overall. »
« Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a masterpiece in visual novel storytelling. The way they tell this story is different from the first game (The Seven Mysteries of Honjo), but still stays true to the series. There are times where the exposition dumps are massive which I don't mind, but it's worth pointing out so if that isn't your thing then maybe avoid getting this. With both the Mermaid's Curse and the Seven Mysteries of Honjo being bangers, I truly believe Paranormasight stands tall in quality with series like Danganronpa and Zero Escape, and hopefully one day Paranormasight matches those series in popularity as well. »
