Underplayed Gems

The Paracelsian Project (2023)

The Paracelsian Project cover
Developer
Sixkilla Gaming
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric detective story with psychological horror undertones, driven by difficult choices and a mysterious narrative.

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What players say

Players call it a short visual novel inspired by Zero Escape, finishing in 3 to 5 hours. Reviews praise the music and atmosphere but criticize the story as mediocre, the characters as flat, and the text as full of typos. Opinion is split on whether the low price justifies the length and rough edges.

Screenshots

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