Underplayed Gems

Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 90's (2022)

Paranormal Detective: Escape from the 90's cover
Developer
LunaBeat
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed yet mildly tense investigation through a haunted arcade, mixing puzzle-solving with nostalgic retro minigames.

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What players say

Players love the accurate 90s arcade atmosphere and the mini-games like skee-ball and pinball. The game takes about two to three hours, with puzzles that are challenging but fair, aided by a helpful hint system. Some players find one puzzle obscure, and a minority reports very short playtime.

Screenshots

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