# PARANORMASIGHT — The Seven Mysteries of Honjo > Horror mystery adventure game set in Showa-era Tokyo investigating local ghost stories. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormasight/id6443444225 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: $18.99 - Rating: 4.90/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 749 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2023-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormasight/id6443444225/reviews.md ## What is PARANORMASIGHT? Overview: A horror mystery adventure game that takes place in Sumida ward, Tokyo, Japan in the late Shōwa era. Unique characters swayed by curses. Their motives intertwines as the story unfolds. And you are tasked to bring the story to its end with your own hands. Synopsis: A typical office worker, Shogo Okiie was investigating with his friend, Yoko Fukunaga at Kinshibori Park in the middle of the night about “Honjo Seven Mysteries”, a well-known local ghost story. Yoko told Okiie said ghost story has something to do with “The Rite of Resurrection” which Okiie took it with a grain of salt, but something strange happens one after the other before his very eyes... At the same time, there are also others who pursuit “Honjo Seven Mysteries”. A detective investigating a case that involves multiple unnatural deaths. A female high school student seeking truth behind a suicide of a classmate. And a mother who vowed vengeance for her lost son. Their motives intertwines, centering on “Honjo Seven Mysteries”. The story takes a violent turn to which they cast curses amongst each other. This game features: ◆360 view of immersive Shōwa era Japan With the help from Sumida Ward Tourism Division, Sumida Heritage Museum, Sumida Tourism Association and the local community, the team recreated a realistic 360-degree Panoramic Background View cityscape, shot with a 360 camera. ◆Tense interaction with cursed characters ◆A shocking revelation unraveled by your own hands *After downloading, you can play the game all the way up to the ending with no additional cost. Creators: ◆Director & Writer: 　Takanari Ishiyama 　(Detective Ryosuke Kibukawa series, Schoolgirl Strikers) ◆Character Design: 　Gen Kobayashi 　(NEO:The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Legend III, Schoolgirl Strikers) ◆Music Composer: 　Hidenori Iwasaki 　(FINAL FANTASY Crystal Chronicle, FRONT MISSION 4, etc.) ## Key features - Horror mystery adventure - Showa-era Tokyo setting - 360-degree panoramic visuals - Intertwining character stories - Tense character interactions - Unravel a shocking revelation ## Chart rankings - #170 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormasight/id6443444225/reviews.md ### 5/5 — One of the best games I’ve ever played. *2026-04-02, version 1.2.1* I experienced this game without any guides or the internet and would recommend anyone else to do the same. I personally got this game on offer after seeing the sequel’s trailer. Whilst I played it simply out of interest for the art style I got a lot more out of it than just that. This game wants you to piece together information you’ve found over time whilst experiencing the game’s events to figure out the story. When you feel like you have some ideas however these are often subverted, especially the obvious ones. However it will make sense the further you get into the game. This causes some of the puzzles (later ones especially) to be quite abstract as some rely on your understanding of the events of the game and others how well you have picked up on small details such as in the environment, with other characters, or even in the UI and menus. This could be a negative for some as you will need to think hard for some of them but it was great for me personally. There is some contrast between the first and second halves of the game: The first intends to build the atmosphere and cleverly creates a fun sense of dread with the 360° camera view (which is a central feature of this game). You could be jumpscared by environment elements or simply by turning the camera. This, combined with the lack of knowledge of the world and some inexplicable events, creates a large fear of the unknown. The second half is less focused on directly scaring you and more on telling the story. This can make it much more loaded on text and reading since there is much more time spent interacting with the other characters and going through your files (a collection of information you have discovered). For me this wasn’t a bad thing but for others it could be. The fear is instead in finding out the truth behind the events (and the ambiguity in others) however it’s very satisfying when there’s a rush of everything fitting together towards the end. This is why I believe this game is best experienced without any guides since you won’t get this satisfaction otherwise. Only towards the end does each segment get quite long so you can get away with playing this for a short amount of time in a day for most of it (not that you’d want to after playing). You wouldn’t want to leave it so long however that you start forgetting information from the game, I personally played it over a month and a half so this was not the case for me. The translation is also very good, I only caught a couple of small typos so this won’t impact your gameplay experience. I have never written a review before but this game needs more attention, especially due to its lack of marketing and the number of Square Enix releases around that time. ### 5/5 — Great game, bad ending *2026-02-20, version 1.2.1* Amazing game, had me playing nonstop. Got it on sale for 5 bucks, totally worth. WARNING: the ending - the ACTUAL ending - is honestly quite unsatisfactory. But the gameplay and story - the journey - was much more worth than the destination. Cool plot twists as well. ### 5/5 — Delightful *2025-10-17, version 1.2.1* I got this to play through October in the middle of the night and it set the mood perfectly. I was apprehensive at the start of the game and thought it might be a bit cheesy but the story picks up quickly and hits hard. I’ve finished the entire game and the story still lingers on my mind. If you like story based games I would highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great Story and Music *2025-10-06, version 1.2.1* Remember how superstitions were said to largely be a thing of the past due to limited communication technology? Remember the Oulja board and talk of possession? This game touches on mass hysteria and the psyche of the characters involved in the Seven Mysteries of Hojo. There’s a whole lot of reading, but it’s totally worth it. The twists and betrayals were pretty surprising, but it all gets tied together and the ending makes complete sense. I just wish there were more routes where you could use the curses more. ### 5/5 — Good story and interactive experience *2024-12-09, version 1.2.1* This game really optimised for the iOS devices. Use touch and vibrations, and the story is engaging as well. Please keep coming! Need more FILE23! ### 5/5 — Good game *2024-08-14, version 1.2.1* hope could add support for game center achievements and iCloud saves ### 5/5 — Fans of Japanese Horror Rejoice! *2024-06-15* Im particularly “new” to this “visual novel horror” type of video game, and wasn’t sure it would be for me. However, Paranormasight has provided me with hours of intrigue and delight. I’m happy to have experienced it. It is not a particularly gory game, but the story does revolve around Japanese curses and death. There are multiple episodic character stories to follow, so don’t be dismayed after completing the first story too soon. The visuals are colourful. The sound is intent on creating a horror atmosphere and succeeds at this. I recommend playing with a pair of headphones (AirPod Pros work fantastic!) for a more rewarding atmospheric horror vibe. ### 5/5 — Great game *2024-05-13, version 1.2* This is a great visual novel game, with nice plot and characters. The puzzles are not so difficult if you pay attention to some details. In conclusion, it is a game that can be recommended to other players who love visual novels. ### 3/5 — This game is fine *2024-05-10, version 1.2* I bought this after reading all the 5-star rave reviews. I tend to like most Square Enix games, so it seemed like a guaranteed hit waiting for me to enjoy. It’s fine, but not excellent. It’s a decent story. Not worth the price though. The gameplay isn’t engaging and the creativity that’s there doesn’t make up for the dullness of most of the time spent on the game itself. It’s not the worst game I’ve ever purchased, but it is the worst Square Enix game I’ve ever purchased. ### 5/5 — Must have *2024-04-15, version 1.1* An amazing adventure visual novel with deep characters and an original plot. Runs great on ios, with easy to manage touchscreen interfaces. The story is about 10 hours long, and manages to keep you coming back. Soundtrack is catchy too. One of my best purchases here, must have. ## Frequently asked questions about PARANORMASIGHT ### What kind of game is PARANORMASIGHT? PARANORMASIGHT is a horror mystery adventure game. It features a compelling narrative set in the late Shōwa era of Tokyo, where players investigate a series of local ghost stories known as the "Honjo Seven Mysteries." ### What are the key features of PARANORMASIGHT? The game boasts immersive 360-degree panoramic backgrounds of Showa-era Japan, tense interactions with cursed characters, and a story that players unravel through their own choices. The narrative follows multiple characters whose motives intertwine as they pursue the "Honjo Seven Mysteries." ### Is PARANORMASIGHT free to play? Yes, after downloading the application, you can play the entire game, including all the way to the ending, with no additional cost. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What is the setting of PARANORMASIGHT? The game is set in Sumida ward, Tokyo, Japan, during the late Shōwa era. This historical setting is recreated with realistic 360-degree panoramic backgrounds, offering an immersive experience of the time. ### Who are the main characters in PARANORMASIGHT? The story follows several characters, including an office worker named Shogo Okiie investigating ghost stories, a detective looking into unnatural deaths, a high school student seeking the truth behind a classmate's suicide, and a mother seeking vengeance for her lost son. Their stories and motives become central to the unfolding mystery. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2024-06-14 Ver 1.2.1 Update Content -Twi was mistakenly listed as a supported language on the App Store. This has been corrected to Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. ### 1.2 — 2024-04-26 Ver 1.2 Update Content - Support for Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese added. - Staff credits updated. ### 1.1 — 2023-07-27 Ver1.1 Update Contents ・Changed app icon. ・Added function to fast-forward by tapping and holding on-screen. ・Added “Chromatic Aberration ON/OFF” under Video Options. ・Adjustments to information messages. ・Adjustments to presentations for an easier understanding during gameplay. ・Fixed minor bugs ### 1.0.0 — 2023-03-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to PARANORMASIGHT | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Deadly Secrets on Autumn Drive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadly-secrets-on-autumn-drive/id1538002906) | 3.5 (68) | Free | Games | | [Evidence 111](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evidence-111/id1550652340) | 4.7 (90) | Free | Games | | [The Wreck](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805) | 4.4 (173) | Free | Games | | [Voodoo Detective](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voodoo-detective/id1583320859) | 4.6 (98) | $4.99 | Games | | [IkemenSengoku Otome Anime Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikemensengoku-otome-anime-game/id1227661051) | 4.3 (1,763) | Free | Games | | [Omen Exitio: Plague](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omen-exitio-plague/id1386743620) | 3.4 (5) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd. - [Secret of Mana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-of-mana/id407949800) - [ガンガンONLINE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id414617249) - [FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii-3d-remake/id424591347) - [FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii-for-ipad3d/id430823968) - [FINAL FANTASY TACTICS :WotL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics-wotl/id446760220) - [FINAL FANTASY TACTICS 獅子戦争](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics/id446761242) All apps by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*