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Supernormal

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Pros

  • Immersive atmosphere and sound design
  • Innovative voice recognition mechanic
  • High quality graphics for indie game
  • Effective jump scares
  • Short and accessible gameplay

Cons

  • Short length and limited replay value
  • Some bugs and optimization issues
  • Repetitive gameplay and backtracking
  • Weak story and dialogue
  • Voice recognition sometimes unreliable

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore the house and use voice commands to interact with the ghost, though gameplay is somewhat guided and linear."

  • Competence
    1

    "Game involves some puzzle solving and clue finding, but overall mechanics are simple and predictable with minimal skill challenge."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on solo exploration and personal experience."

  • Continuation
    0

    "Short game (~1.5-2 hours) with limited replay value; some players replay for alternate endings but many find it too brief."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some creative use of voice recognition and camera mechanics, but overall follows established horror walking sim conventions."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; player is vulnerable and reactive."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in a creepy, atmospheric horror environment providing distraction and tension relief."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and mystery; no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players try different voice commands and explore mechanics like camera monitoring, though within a limited framework."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration of a small house environment with some discovery of clues and secrets, but limited in scope."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character customization or player expression; fixed protagonist and environment."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Engages players in supernatural horror fiction with ghosts and paranormal events."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play only; no social or community features."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning involved in puzzle solving and voice command use, but limited depth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    3

    "Gameplay includes waiting and slow pacing, with some aimless wandering between events."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through collecting clues and unlocking story elements, but no item upgrades or power accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with jump scares; not relaxing but not overwhelming either."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong sensory stimulation through graphics, sound design, and jump scares."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative-driven with a mystery and supernatural plot, though story and dialogue are sometimes criticized."

  • Strategy
    0

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving depth; mostly straightforward exploration and interaction."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Effective jump scares and suspenseful moments provide thrill and tension."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, given the quality and length."

  • Violence
    3

    "Includes supernatural threats and some violent scenes consistent with horror genre."

  • Survival
    2

    "Player must avoid ghost encounters and manage limited threats, though no complex survival mechanics."

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