Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost may bring nothing new on the gameplay front, but its excellent atmosphere and heartbreaking story make it essential for fans of the narrative adventure genre.

Set in a macabre alternative universe, Paradise Lost creates a captivating world that begs to be explored and uncovered. Every moment of the game will keep players hooked to the screen, desperate to find out more. It goes to some dark places, but as long as you’ve got the stomach for it, this is a game that will stick with you long after you’ve seen the credits roll.

Video games love to use World War II as a backdrop (perhaps a little too much). Nazis make great cannon fodder and the morality of that war pretty cut and dried. But many of those games are shooters and not a lot of them stray into alternate history, two aspects that make walking simulator Paradise Lost stand out. Despite a few obvious twists and a lack of a central mechanic, PolyAmorous’ debut title has a story worth seeing even if it has gameplay worth missing.

Despite an intriguing alternate universe and a decent story, Paradise Lost fails to reach its potential due to poor voice acting and tedious gameplay.