Paradise Killer

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Mar 22, 2022

Critic80/100

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However, Paradise Killer will gradually win you over. Part of its smart design is letting you begin the endgame trial, where you'll make your final accusations, whenever you like, giving you complete control over the outcome. When you're satisfied you know what happened, you can start proceedings and present your case — there is no single correct answer. Combined with a great, low-tech aesthetic and an excellent soundtrack, and this is a game with both style and substance.

IGN

Joe Skrebels·Sep 25, 2020

Critic90/100

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Paradise Killer's gorgeously cruel setting masks a compulsive, deeply thoughtful take on the detective game.

Nintendo Life

Henry Stockdale·Sep 10, 2020

Critic80/100

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There’s a refreshing freedom to Paradise Killer we’ve not previously seen. You can start the trial almost immediately if you desired, which is far from sensible, but without a narrative constraining you, Lady Love Dies’ investigation is what you make it. Coming to your own conclusions can be a little overwhelming in places but successfully solving this case is immensely satisfying. For murder-mystery fans, this comes highly recommended.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Alice Bell·Sep 9, 2020

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A tough but super stylish investigate 'em up that'll have you dancing all the way to the murder trial. Probably through some blood from a ritual massacre.

Eurogamer

Matt Wales·Sep 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Paradise Killer's breezily cheerful trailer is only telling half the truth. It most certainly is a colourful, sometimes…

PC Gamer

Funké Joseph·Sep 3, 2020

Critic91/100

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A new standard for the detective genre, plus some vaporwave bangers.

GameSpot

James O'Connor·Sep 3, 2020

Critic90/100

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Paradise Killer is an exemplary adventure game that nails detective work in a way few games do.