Nick de Reiger
Gaming BoulevardReview: Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
Published 2/23/2026
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85
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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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Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse (Nintendo Switch)
Published 2/21/2026
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100
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMeg Pelliccio
TheGamerParanormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review - More Like The Curse Of That Final Puzzle, Ammirite?
Published 2/20/2026
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamantha Lienhard
MonsterVineParanormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review – A Haunting Supernatural Mystery Worth Diving Into
Published 2/19/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netPARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Review
Published 2/19/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLloyd Opalec
Game8Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review | More Than a Drop in the Ocean
Published 2/19/2026
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86
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAsura Kagawa
NoobFeedPARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse Review
Published 2/18/2026
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74
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch) - Plenty To Plunder In This Solid Sequel
Published 2/17/2026
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalWillem Hilhorst
Nintendo World ReportPARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch) Review
Published 2/17/2026
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingPARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Review – The haunting of Kameshima
Published 2/17/2026
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75
-9 vs critic avg
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