It’s been a few years since we last went hands-on with the Paper Ghost Stories franchise, with the spooky Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM. Since that time we’ve been consistently teased by the next installment – Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open. Finally that game now releases.
Available from Chorus Worldwide and Cellar Vault Games, Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is the next grim installment in an award-winning anthology of creepy tales inspired by Malaysian myths and Chinese culture. It’s present on the digital stores of Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC from today. If you played the first game, we’d suspect you’ll want to get involved in this one.
The Third Eye Open!
In Third Eye Open you get to guide Ting; a young Chinese-Malaysian girl whose home is being ripped apart. It’s here where she’ll need to take in woes of adolescence, challenging friendships, and spiritual encounters.
She’ll do so with Xiu in tow. This is a young ghost longing for eternal rest, and so you’ll need to help them seek peace, playing through a paper theater-styled world, one that has been inspired by the Joss-Papercraft of Southeast Asia.
Much like in 7AM, expect to play minigames, solve emotional puzzles, and avoid the dark spirits haunting Ting’s journey.
Sounds good huh? We think so and considering our review of Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM concluded by stating that it felt like a prelude to a much bigger world, we’re excited to go on the journey once more.
Key features
- Her Power – You are Ting, a young girl who is able to see the spirits around her. You form a remarkable friendship with a young ghost, Xiu, who is seeking peace. Together you will face challenges from both the real and the spirit worlds, as you battle for your mind and morality and discover whether this power is a gift or a curse.
- Her Journey – Spanning five pivotal years of Ting’s childhood, you will discover how her supernatural abilities make her different from her peers. Will you be able to come to terms with this power? Will you be able to help your family, friends and those lost souls along the way? Competing spirits will vie for Ting’s help, both guiding and misguiding you along the way, as they pursue their own conflicting agendas.
- Her Fate – In order for Ting to unravel the mystery at the heart of the emotional journey you will need to navigate challenging conversations, save lost souls, solve compelling puzzles and stealthily avoid dark spirits and other threats. Ting will also need to contend with her own family, on the verge of falling apart… where she might be its only salvation.
- A beautiful, cultural adventure – Third Eye Open is presented in a stunning, living “paper theatre” style, inspired by the Joss-Papercraft of Southeast Asia. From its activities and locations, to its characters and dialogue, the story is steeped in Malaysian tradition, culture and folklore. You’ll visit the Morning Markets, befriend an elderly monk, feast on Lok Lok and Nyonya Kuih at the Night Market, avoid the wandering spirits of the woods, and much more.
Buy now!
Our full review of Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open on Xbox Series X|S will be heading your way soon. For now, hit up the Xbox Store and gain access to this new tale. It should also be doing the rounds on PlayStation, Nintendo and PC storefronts for around £14.99.
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open Description
Third Eye Open is a coming of age story about a young girl with the ability to see spirits. Will this burgeoning power be a blessing or a curse? Will you be able to save your family and unravel the mystery at the heart of the adventure?
