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Paratopic (2018)

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Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.02 from 115 ratings

907 members have it in their collection · 2 playing now · 608 backlogged · 34 wish listed

How long? Main story 1h · with extras 1h · 100% 3h (from 10 logged playthroughs)

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.
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Genres
Adventure, Indie
Themes
Horror, Mystery
Steam
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Release dates

  • Mar 15, 2018 (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Sep 06, 2018 (Worldwide) Linux

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Rating distribution

5 stars
9
4 stars
23
3 stars
51
2 stars
25
1 star
7
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BadBoyBule

Status BadBoyBule Oct 17, 2023

A weird but kinda good experience. I'm such a dummy when it comes to non-conventional storytelling mechanics in games that I had no idea that you are playing as three different characters. I liked the vibe and style, and also kinda enjoyed the feeling of trying to piece the story together. Before rating this, I may need to play …

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A weird but kinda good experience. I'm such a dummy when it comes to non-conventional storytelling mechanics in games that I had no idea that you are playing as three different characters. I liked the vibe and style, and also kinda enjoyed the feeling of trying to piece the story together. Before rating this, I may need to play this again to see if I see the game differently now that I know the gimmick of the story. It's only like 40mins long anyway.

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doonee63

Status doonee63 Mar 6, 2022

a bit bland, narratively, but I'm a sucker for the atmosphere & driving segments. Especially the one right after the jump scare.

the ragdoll physics really made an impact on me, as well.

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