PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a masterclass in the horror-mystery visual novel genre. Set in late Shōwa-era Tokyo, the game creates a haunting atmosphere using 360-degree panoramic backgrounds that feel eerily real. The story is a complex web of curses, urban legends, and the desperate 'Rite of Resurrection,' where characters must hunt one another to fulfill their dark desires. It is as much a psychological thriller as it is a supernatural horror.
What truly sets this game apart is its interactive 'Curse' system. You aren't just reading; you are participating in a deadly game of cat and mouse where your decisions—and your reflexes—determine who survives. The writing is sharp, the character designs by Gen Kobayashi are iconic, and the music sets a tone of constant unease. For fans of games like 428: Shibuya Scramble or the Zero Escape series, this is an absolute must-play that will keep you guessing until the very last revelation.
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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.)
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.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.)












PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a supernatural mystery adventure from Square Enix. Set in Tokyo's Sumida Ward during the late Shōwa era, the story follows several individuals caught in a web of deadly curses. Featuring stunning 360-degree panoramic backgrounds and a branching narrative, players must investigate urban legends and engage in tense interactions to survive and uncover the secret of the Rite of Resurrection.
360-degree Panoramic Backgrounds
Intricate Branching Narrative
Full Shōwa-era Aesthetic
Character Design by Gen Kobayashi
Use your finger to swipe and look around the environment. Keep an eye out for small details or objects that look out of place, as they often trigger clues.
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Yes, once purchased, the full story is available without any additional in-app costs.