{{Short description|Upcoming horror game}}
{{Infobox video game | genre = [[Survival horror]] | modes = Single-player | title = Paranormal Tales | image = This_is_the_cover_art_for_Paranormal,_Tales._The_cover_art_copyright_is_believed_to_belong_to_Digital_Cybercherries.jpg | developer = [[Digital Cybercherries]] | publisher = [[Digital Cybercherries]] | designer = {{Unbulleted list|[[Joe Henson (video game designer)|Joe Henson]]|Dec Doyle|Ulrich Gollick| Nick Watkinson|Josh Lennen|Andrew Hielscher}} | platforms = [[Windows]] | engine = [[Unreal Engine 5]] }}
'''''Paranormal Tales''''' is an upcoming<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/upcoming-horror-games/|title=Upcoming horror games for 2024 and beyond| publisher=[[GamesRadar]] | last=Blain |first=Louise|date=February 2, 2024 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/27/paranormal-tales-is-an-eerie-bodycam-style-horror-game|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027175059/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/10/27/paranormal-tales-is-an-eerie-bodycam-style-horror-game|url-status=live|archive-date=October 27, 2022|title=Paranormal Tales Is An Eerie Bodycam-Style Horror Game| publisher=Game Informer | last=Stewart |first=Marcus|date=Oct 27, 2023 | access-date=February 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/bodycam-horror-spooky-paranormal-tales-pt-steam-1849711720/|title=New Bodycam Horror Game Looks Fucking Terrifying| publisher=[[Kotaku]] | last=Zwiezen |first=Zack|date=October 26, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref> [[Indie game|indie]] horror [[video game]] developed in [[Unreal Engine 5]], known for its use of found footage as a core gameplay mechanic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/paranormal-tales-pt-bodycam-horror-game/|title=P.T.-Inspired Bodycam Horror Game Traps You In A Forest Nightmare| publisher=[[Screen Rant]] | last=Mcnulty |first=Thomas|date=October 26, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dlcompare.com/gaming-news/unrecord-and-paranormal-tales-lead-the-pack-in-new-body-cam-fps-genre/|title=Unrecord and Paranormal Tales lead the pack in new body-cam FPS genre| publisher=dlcompare | last=Loric |first=Sacha|date=April 22, 2023 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref> It was officially announced on October 25, 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/paranormal-tales-is-a-new-unreal-engine-5-powered-bodycam-style-horror-game/|title=Paranormal Tales is a new Unreal Engine 5-powered bodycam-style horror game| publisher=DSOGaming | last=Papadopoulos |first=John|date=October 25, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref> and has attracted attention for its hyper-realistic visuals and use of [[Body camera|bodycam]] footage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamingbible.com/news/bodycam-horror-paranormal-tales-looks-like-pt-20221026/|title=Unreal Engine 5 bodycam horror game looks like PT on steroids| publisher=GamingBible | last=Lewis |first=Catherine|date=October 26, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref> The game is a collaborative effort between its original creator, [[British people|British]] video game designer and marketing consultant [[Joe Henson (video game designer)]] and [[Digital Cybercherries]], which announced its partnership for the game's publication and development on November 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://80.lv/articles/ue5-powered-horror-paranormal-tales-will-be-published-by-digital-cybercherries/?fbclid=IwAR12ibZ4S9-LK_0uxukVrQv1gHD1_Jx4UPDuui4AsjOasoIRU24H7Qf4TUI/|title=UE5-Powered Horror Paranormal Tales Will Be Published by Digital Cybercherries| publisher=80 Level | last=McKenzie |first=Theodore|date=November 10, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref>
==Gameplay== The game introduces players to the harrowing stories of individuals who have mysteriously disappeared. Through the lens of found footage—sourced from bodycams, smartphones, and [[VHS]] cameras—players will navigate through each narrative. Paranormal Tales is distinguished by its gameplay mechanics, including facial recognition, dynamic breathing, interactive household objects, realistic movement impairments such as stumbling during sprints, and the inclusion of jump scares to heighten the horror experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/paranormal-tales-combines-body-cam-gameplay-with-found-footage-horror/|title=Paranormal Tales Combines Body Cam Gameplay With Found Footage Horror| publisher=Rely on Horror | last=Lockwood |first=Willian|date=October 26, 2022 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fangoria.com/original/new-game-paranormal-tales-looks-like-an-interactive-vhs/|title=New Game PARANORMAL TALES Looks Like An Interactive V/H/S| publisher=Fangoria | last=Staff |first=Fangoria|date=May 2, 2023 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/paranormal-tales-fgs-spring-showcase-2023/|title=Paranormal Tales brings Blair Witch vibes with a splash of Resident Evil and P.T. in new trailer| publisher=[[GamesRadar]] | last=Donnelly|first=Joe|date=March 23, 2023 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref>
==Reception== Since its announcement, ''Paranormal Tales'' has garnered significant attention for its utilization of [[bodycam]] footage to deliver a realistic horror experience. Its hyper-realistic visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 5, have also contributed to the anticipation surrounding its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/bodycam-horror-game-paranormal-tales/|title=Bodycam Horror Game Looks Absolutely Terrifying| publisher=GameRant | last=Cooper |first=Dalton|date=April 21, 2023 | accessdate=February 8, 2024}}</ref>
==Release date== The game is set to be released on [[Personal computer|PC]] and has been listed on [[Steam (service)|Steam]], although an official release date has not yet been announced.
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==External links== {{wikiquote|Paranormal Tales (video game)}} * {{Official website|https://dontplaypt.com/}}
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