Paradigm Paradox

Paradigm Paradox

October 27, 2022

AdventureInteractive Story Nintendo Switch

High schooler Yuuki is as average as they come. She enjoys a mundane life of school, friendships, and generally being uninterested in boys, until one day she finds herself outside after curfew and face to face with a horrific monster. Just as all seems lost, Yuuki is saved by four …

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Critic Reviews (9)

Angelus Victor Final Weapon Oct 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"While Paradigm Paradox doesn’t stick the landing when it comes to setting up its premise, once you’ve gotten deep enough in its tale, you’ll start to appreciate and create a sense of fondness for each character. Even though the individual …"

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Caroline van de Ven LadiesGamers.com Oct 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"I am really torn about Paradigm Paradox. It did have some nice qualities here and there. For example, the story itself is an interesting idea and I liked playing the routes of Kamui, Ayumu, Mihaya and Ibuki. But the game …"

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Donald Theriault NintendoWorldReport Oct 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"I wasn&s;t expecting to see all of the best endings before writing the review mainly due to time, but it was worth setting aside the backlog to get through Paradigm Paradox. It&s;s probably been my favorite of the Aksys / …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Oct 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Despite an exotic combination that stands out, unfortunately Paradigm Paradox is a very superficial otome game. With very short routes and a story that seems rushed, it doesn&s;t manage to develop the characters&s; relationships in a satisfactory manner and its …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"When you pick up an otome visual novel for your Switch, you figure you are getting a game that will feature intricate romance stories with detailed characters, but Paradigm Paradox doesn’t exactly fit into the typical mold. Which is fine! …"

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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Oct 2022
55.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Paradigm Paradox is one of Otomate&s;s shortest visual novels I played so far. Sincerely speaking, the time it took to clear some of those routes was the same eight hours it took me to read some indie visual novels (also …"

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Kallista Kaines CFG Games Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"Mundane and easy to read, but an interesting spin on romance in a crowded field of otome games."

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Oct 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

68.0

"Paradigm Paradox is not terrible. It’s a perfectly readable visual novel, and the twist it gives to the magical girls story – putting it in the context of an otome – was one worth exploring. However, I’ve got to say …"

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Niki Fakhoori RPG Fan Oct 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"An adorable and unique otome game experience."

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