Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is an upcoming game by developer Cellar Vault Games and publisher Chorus Worldwide that will haunt its way into PCs and consoles later this year.
The announcement by the studios revealed that the release date for the game will be on Sept. 5, 2024, and it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open
(Photo : Cellar Vault Games, Chorus Worldwide / Screenshot taken from Steam)
Chorus Worldwide CEO Shintaro Kanaoya said in a press release that from the moment they saw Paper Ghost Stories: 7 PM, they fell in love with Cellar Vault Games' efforts. The upcoming game is bringing something extraordinary and will expand on the original short game's ambition and scope.
The game is said to deliver a moving family drama that is told in an authentically unique Southeast Asian style. On its Steam page, the overview of Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open describes it as a coming-of-age story of a young girl who has the ability to see spirits, according to Gematsu.
But will this ability that the young girl possesses be considered a blessing or a curse? You will have to work to save your family while also unraveling the mystery at the heart of your adventure.
The protagonist is a young girl named Ting who forms a remarkable bond with a young ghost known as Xiu, who is looking for peace.
The two must face various challenges from both the real and the spirit worlds and battle for their mind and morality as they discover to determine whether their powers are for better or for worse.
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Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open spans five pivotal years in Ting's childhood and players will discover how her supernatural abilities make her different from other people. You will have to come to terms with your power.
The game is presented in beautiful, living "paper theater" style graphics that were inspired by the Joss papercraft of Southeast Asia.
From the game's activities and locations as well as its characters and dialogue, the entirety of Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is steeped in Malaysian tradition, culture, and folklore, said GamesPress.
A Variety of Features
You will have to 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 many more.
Publisher Chorus Worldwide is a global studio that is composed of gaming veterans who have experience at world-renowned companies. These include Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts.
The company was originally established to help guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets. Now, Chorus Worldwide works with various talented developers across the globe, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
On the other hand, developer Cellar Vault Games is a small independent studio founded and based in Malaysia and came out as a result of a university graduation project. The studio's first published game, Paper Ghost Stories: 7 PM, set the stage for the upcoming game.
The two studios' latest title both charms and haunts in equal measure and the game's childlike aesthetic belies a darker story of a family that is falling apart, according to Bleeding Cool News.
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