PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
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What we've been playing - "I can't sit and do nothing other than melt into my sofa"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences and inspirations. Kelsey is inspired by Hollow Knight: Silksong for embroidery projects, Bertie is impressed by the deliberate time management system in The Blood of Dawnwalker on PC, Marie is enjoying the romance and life simulation aspects of Moonlight Peaks on Nintendo Switch, and Matt highlights the clever fourth-wall-breaking in Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama believes high-quality indie games are helping smaller projects from big publishers
Takanari Ishiyama, director of Square Enix's Paranormasight series, believes that high-quality indie games are drawing more attention to smaller-scale titles, benefiting projects like his own. He explained that the Paranormasight games focus on carefully crafting traditional, entertaining experiences rather than attempting to be groundbreaking. Ishiyama's comments come as players increasingly pay attention to the indie space, with many financially successful games originating from small studios.
Paranormasight Writer Teases Possible English Release for 'Paranormasight File 25: Encounter with the
Takanari Ishiyama, writer for Square Enix's Paranormasight series, has indicated that an English localization for the manga Paranormasight File 25: Encounter with the Psychic Girl Kurozuru Miwo is being considered. While not confirmed, this suggests a potential Western release for the manga. The games Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse are available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Original Soundtrack Now Streaming
Square Enix has announced that the original soundtrack for Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is now available on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The game, a mystery adventure with visual novel elements, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, and is verified for Steam Deck.
The Best Switch Visual Novels and Adventure Games in 2024 – From Fata Morgana and VA-11 Hall-A to Famicom Detective Club and Gnosia – TouchArcade
This guide highlights the best visual novels and adventure games available on the Nintendo Switch in 2024, featuring titles like Famicom Detective Club, VA-11 Hall-A, The House in Fata Morgana, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The list includes a variety of games across different genres and release years, emphasizing strong storytelling and unique experiences perfect for the handheld platform.
"The Flavour Tends To Get Lost" - Dragon Quest's Yuji Horii On English Translations
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and PARANORMASIGHT director Takanari Ishiyama discussed the challenges of localizing games into English. Horii noted that the nuances and 'flavor' of the original Japanese text often get lost in translation, resulting in a more simplistic feel in English due to fundamental language differences.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for February 2026 – Pokemon and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined battle for first
Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShops for February 2026. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined topped the Switch 2 charts, while Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen led on the original Switch. The data includes sales for numerous titles across both platforms.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Launches on Steam With 95% Rating
Square Enix's new adventure RPG, Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, has launched on PC and Nintendo Switch, receiving a 95% positive rating on Steam. The game features a non-linear narrative, 360-degree investigation, and new diving mechanics, serving as a standalone follow-up to Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo.
