Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open

Stunning original game with a excellent representation of the Malaysian culture Story is great, characters are unique and gameplay is somewhere between a quest and a visual novel Highly recommended! A true gem among indie games :)

The game is a bit slow at the first half of the story, but I love the abandoned house episodes. The puzzles are pretty intense and challenging. However, there is one thing that annoys me so much in this game, I want to hentam him like hell. [spoiler]The father[/spoiler], ugh!

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is a one-of-a-kind horror game. Or maybe not as much a horror game, as a ghost story (yes, shouldn't be surprising, since it's in the title). It reminds me of those old shows that sometimes had an episode where characters would explore a haunted house. Rather than being scary, it's mysterious in a vaguely... "comfy" manner. It's focused on storytelling, but there's enough gameplay for it to not feel like a visual novel. And, aside from some minor technical flaws, everything is pretty well-made: the story itself, characters, writing, visuals, audio... Surprisingly so, considering the fact that it's just the first/second game by a small Malaysian studio. (First/second, because there had been another game available once that was later removed from Steam; now it's a part of this one and can be accessed if you press right in the main menu.) To summarise: a very interesting, mysterious and fun to follow story. [spoiler]Objectively:[/spoiler] 8.7/10

-there are some minor bugs n glitches in third eye open, sometimes they make the game broken and need to be restarted which makes it annoying sometime. -i hate 7pm game so much, please be easier with jumpscare like third eye open, it was nice to see horror game without execessive jumpscare. pokoknya jumpscare bangsat dikurangi dulu, jalan dikit di 7pm ketemu hantu nakal jir. +i never open the notebook during the gameplay as its super useless but appreciate beutiful artwork it had, terrific job to whoever responsible to that. when i finally done with the story, i finally check it out and seeing it thorough, it makes me emotional and make me remember what the mc had gone through. *spoilers alert* i really like how the story turns out, we see our mc in third eye open over the years and grown with here through the story, i felt how hopeless she is when her father never supports her in any way. tho honestly i still dont know what really motivate him to be a bad father, i mean he married her girlfriend in the end so what's wrong with hamil di luar nikah? struggled financially? i dont think so, he had a great job as salesman which can feed his family well. he was just egoistical loser …

Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is a narrative-driven supernatural adventure developed by Cellar Vault Games and published by Chorus Worldwide Games. Drawing heavily from Malaysian culture, folklore, and family traditions, the game delivers a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that stands apart from conventional horror experiences. Instead of focusing on constant scares or survival mechanics, it explores the emotional challenges of childhood through the eyes of Ting, a young girl blessed with the ability to perceive spirits that remain invisible to everyone else. The story follows Ting across several important stages of her life as she learns to cope with her unusual gift. Her ability to interact with supernatural beings creates both wonder and hardship, shaping her relationships with friends, family members, and the mysterious entities that cross her path. The narrative carefully examines themes of loneliness, acceptance, identity, and personal growth. As Ting struggles to understand her place in the world, players witness a believable emotional journey that feels grounded despite its paranormal premise. The supernatural elements serve as a vehicle for exploring real human experien…

Malaysian here! I love that the game explains the local slangs, and I exceptionally love how the mini game 7PM gave additional closure to the overall story as well. The story is very well-written and discusses a lot of the Asian cultural beliefs.