Underplayed Gems

Paranormal VHS (2023)

Paranormal VHS cover
Developer
Elite Lords Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 143 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A slow, tense walking simulation where you explore abandoned locations through the grainy lens of a VHS camera, searching for paranormal activity in a dark and foreboding atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the VHS aesthetic and atmospheric tension, and most agree the jump scares are effective, though some find them cheap and predictable. Opinions split sharply on the ending, which some call a wild surprise and others an awful bore. A common irritation is the flashlight that keeps switching off in the dark.

Screenshots

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