Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM
Critic Reviews for Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM
Eye-catching paper art aesthetics aside, the biggest lure of Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM is its Malaysian setting and focus on the Hungry Ghost Festival for its horror narrative. While jump scares form a good portion of the scare tactics in this title, a few stand out because of their ties to the Hungry Ghost Festival. As for the other scare tactic, both the audio and visuals work nicely in tandem to create a sense of undisturbed peace in one moment and unsettling tension in the next. The slice-of-life story conveyed in this short game is pretty short and sweet, even if it feels like nothing quite happened in this first installment of the Paper Ghost Stories series. So long as you are not takut (afraid), for a short horror game with a refreshing Southeast Asian setting:
Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM is a fantastic but short horror title. This is the first instalment in this weird anthology, and I can't wait to see how the franchise evolves. With amazing visuals and creepy music, you'll be uncomfortable from start to finish.
