Square Enix has revealed Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, the follow-up to the 2023 horror-mystery visual novel Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. The new entry relocates the story from urban alleyways to coastal Japan, centring on pearl diver Yuza Minakuchi, who discovers an unsettling double beneath the waves. A teaser trailer accompanied the announcement, promising the same atmosphere-driven narrative the series is known for.

  • Sequel structure: The game continues the investigative visual-novel format with branching paths, multiple perspectives and consequence-led outcomes that fuel its mysteries.
  • New setting: Developers swap rain-soaked streets for beaches and cliffs, but maintain an uneasy mood—early footage hints at a summery aesthetic wrapped in creeping dread.
  • Core hook: Protagonist Yuza Minakuchi, a pearl diver, encounters another version of himself underwater, setting up themes of identity, memory and body-horror implications.
  • Reveal details: Square Enix released a cinematic trailer and a brief synopsis, but specifics on platforms, release timing and deeper gameplay systems remain unannounced.
  • Expectations: The original title earned favourable attention from critics, including praise from Rock Paper Shotgun's former reviews editor, raising anticipation for how the sequel expands the series' storytelling.
  • Presentation notes: The trailer leans into striking visuals and soundscapes, suggesting the sequel will keep a heavy focus on atmosphere and mood to deliver its scares.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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