Hyperrealistic body-cam games seem to be all the rage at the moment. Just a few weeks ago, gameplay footage of Unrecord – a body-cam FPS game – went viral and sent excited gamers into a frenzy. Now, a new trailer for the found footage horror game Paranormal Tales is drawing similar enthusiasm.
Paranormal Tales was first announced back on 25 October 2022 with a terrifying reveal trailer. It showed an unnamed protagonist searching for his dog, Teddy, in a dark woodland area. From the perspective of his body-cam and aided only by a weak flashlight, the man looks between the trees as he calls out to his pup. In a hair-raising moment, the haunting figure of a woman wearing a white dress is seen in the distance. She then lunges forwards towards the man and shocks viewers with a jump-scare.
The initial trailer was well received by horror fans. In the comments, one viewer remarked: “This looks phenomal, Digging the Blair Witch found footage vibes”. Another said, “Man this game looks glorious, good luck on release day!”
On 2 May, the developers dropped a new trailer that showed footage eerily reminiscent of the original Paranormal Activity movie. Dubbed “The_Man_Downstairs.mp4”, the trailer follows the protagonist as he investigates creepy goings on inside a modern home.
If you’ve seen the trailer, you will no doubt have been impressed by the game’s realistic graphics and seriously unnerving vibe. Paranormal Tales looks like it could set the bar for modern horror games.
So, let’s go over everything you need to know about the new body-cam horror game.
Who is the developer behind Paranormal Tales?
The game’s developer is Digital Cybercherries. They have previously made two games which were released on Steam: Hypercharge Unboxed and New Retro Arcade: Neon. Paranormal Tales is Digital Cybercherries’ first horror game.
Is Paranormal Tales on PS5 and Xbox?
As of writing, the game is only set to release for Microsoft Windows via Steam. PS5 and Xbox versions of Paranormal Tales have not been announced; however, it is possible that success on PC could lead to an eventual release on consoles.
What is the game about?
Few details about the story of Paranormal Tales have been released. From what has been shared, we know that it will contain multiple stories instead of just one, as indicated by the game’s plural title and confirmed in the official description.
Paranormal Tales is a bodycam-style horror game based on found footage where you experience the tragic tales of those who went missing.
Digital Cybercherries’ official description of Paranormal Tales
Is it related to Hideo Kojima’s P.T.?
Paranormal Tales is not directly related to Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills demo P.T.. However, the developers have stated that the game is “inspired by the infamous PT” and have used the acronym when referring to their game.
Paranormal Tales release date
As of writing, Paranormal Tales does not have an official release date and a broader release window has not been given. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam.
Does Paranormal Tales use Unreal Engine 5?
The game uses Unreal Engine 5 to create its immersive and realistic graphics. The official description explains that it “is a next-gen horror game based on found footage built in Unreal Engine 5.”
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