Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse'
Published 4/8/2026
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Android / PC / iOS / Switch - 2/19/2026
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan—a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion.
- Developer
- Xeen
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
84
29 scored reviews
Total coverage
29
All coverage currently scored
Score range
68–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 29 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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29 included scored reviews
90–1009 reviews · 31%
80–8916 reviews · 55%
70–793 reviews · 10%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Adam Riley
Cubed3Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review
Published 3/18/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Newnham
ImpulsegamerParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Switch Review
Published 3/11/2026
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82
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLyle Pendle
Loot Level ChillParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse review
Published 3/9/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalZahra Ymer
Qualbert.comParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review (Nintendo Switch 2)
Published 3/8/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalHeidi Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
Published 3/5/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephanie Richards
Gamer Social ClubPARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Review
Published 2/25/2026
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam
Use a PotionUse a Potion PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse Review
Published 2/24/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review (Nintendo Switch 2)
Published 2/24/2026
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Beckwith
Metro GameCentralParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse review – a fishy mystery
Published 2/24/2026
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-4 vs critic avg
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