Paper Beast

Paper Beast

March 24, 2020

Adventure PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5PlayStation VR

An adventure and exploration game about wildlife in a dreamlike universe. Somewhere in the abyssal depths of the internet, life has blossomed. You are the first human to set foot in this mysterious ecosystem. A strange force seems to weigh on its balance. Join forces with intriguing and endearing creatures …

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Critic Reviews (32)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"Playing Paper Beast is like experiencing a Tim Burton style fever dream that&s;ll keep you perplexed and intrigued throughout."

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Alejandro Morillas IGN Spain Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Paper Beast Enhanced Edition, through the fascinating design of its ecosystem, offers us a puzzle title that will make us think and wonder in a different way."

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Andrew Copeland Gamer Escape Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"My time with Paper Beast left me in awe. While I cannot claim to fully understand what it is that I experienced while playing this game, I’m glad that I did experience it. I would encourage others to experience it …"

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Andrew Feistner Geeks Under Grace Mar 2020
70.0 /100

"Paper Beast is an artistic and ambitious title bogged down by trying to explain something more than needed."

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"It is, in short, a work that we recommend to all fans of the legendary French developer, as well as to puzzle game fans and anyone who wants to try the fanciful Sandbox mode, which will allow the most imaginative …"

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Ben Sellwood GBAtemp Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Every inch of Paper Beast is engineered to perfection. From the sprawling mouldable environments to the diverse and unique ecosystem, everything is interactive and engaging. I had an absolute blast with this title, and I think the majority of PSVR …"

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Brian Stewart Handsome Phantom Mar 2020
90.0 /100

"Paper Beast is a must play for any owner of PSVR, young or old. In many ways it fulfills the early promise of the medium by creating a level of player immersion that blurs the line between the world behind …"

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Mar 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"Eric Chahi&s;s back with a game defined by passion, surprise, heart and beauty."

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Chris White God is a Geek Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"Paper Beast is a wonderful puzzle game that features a stunning sondtrack, a poignant story, and some tender moments that leave you breathless."

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Cody Peterson TechRaptor Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

88.0

"A surreal yet memorable experience."

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Eric Hauter Gaming Nexus Mar 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Paper Beast is a jaw-dropping science fiction tale that immerses the player in a unique, visionary world. Though its puzzles can feel abstract at times, the rewards for completing them are great. Paper Beast is a benchmark in VR game …"

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Eric Layman Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Paper Beast allows players to lose themselves inside pastel daydreams of soft shapes and delicate zoology. They could also lose patience with some tedious mechanics and suspicious tests of logic. Paper Beast is full of gratifying ingenuity, beautiful optimism, and …"

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Mar 2020
70.0 /100

"If you’re looking for a VR experience that defies categorization, Paper Beast will not disappoint. While occasionally a bit too cryptic at times, it’s a fascinating fusion of the simulation and adventure genres that will keep you glued to your …"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

35.0

"Paper Beast is a beautiful experience that&s;s only really possible in VR."

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Geoffrey Tim Critical Hit Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Paper Beast is a unique look at a reactive living world. It&s;s a game that makes you feel like you&s;re exploring an alien habitat through the lens of an interactive nature documentary. It&s;s filled with (occasionally obtuse) natural, organic environmental …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

30.0

"Paper Beast is a unique adventure/puzzler set in a simulated world that reacts however you tell it to, once you figure out its rules."

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Joe Apsey PlayStation Universe Mar 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Whilst a little tricky at times, Paper Beast is an experience every PSVR owner should play at some point as it is quite simply a one-of-a-kind experience."

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Mar 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

97.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

93.0

"Despite being a port of a nearly four year old release, Paper Beast remains a roundly effective showcase for the capabilities of PSVR 2. A ponderous flight of fancy into an alien world filled with exotic flora and fauna, Paper …"

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Kieron Verbrugge WellPlayed Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Forget lockdown and hoarding, you&s;ll have all the freedom and paper you need in this utterly entrancing world. PlayStation VR has another killer app"

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Pixel Reef&s;s origami-filled adventure consistently maintains its audio-visual splendor, but often folds under closer scrutiny of its gameplay."

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Lou Sytsma COGconnected Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Playing Paper Beast is very akin to kicking back, chilling out, and listening to a Pink Floyd album — you are left in a contemplative state of mind."

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Matt Jordan Jump Dash Roll Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Wilfully frenetic, Paper Beast is by turns highly detailed and oddly lacking. Despite this unevenness, this is a game with plenty to show off."

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Mar 2020
70.0 /100

"A mixture of first person puzzle adventure and surreal wildlife simulation is breathtaking at first sight, but shallow at second."

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Paper Beast is a peculiar experience that will give VR veterans a reason to go back to Playstation VR."

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Nicolò Paschetto The Games Machine Mar 2020
72.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

74.0

"Paper Beast is a fascinating migratory tale that highlights the power of collaboration and mutual help. Too bad its distinctive graphic style is brought down by terrible textures and the Sandbox mode is only the shadow of what it could …"

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Rebecca Smith PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Eric Chahi&s;s latest creation is a worthwhile PlayStation VR experience, especially if you like your worlds to be mysterious and interesting to explore. The game never holds your hand, instead leaving it up to you to discover its secrets. The …"

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Rick Lane Guardian Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Paper Beast&s;s origami animals delight, but the resulting game is less than the sum of its parts."

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Roberto Nieves Marooners&s; Rock Mar 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Paper Beast is short, but its a truly distinct and engaging experience that lingers with you long after you play."

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Mar 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

40.0

"Paper Beast took me on a journey filled with magical moments and fantastical creatures – I didn’t want to come home. The puzzles are all well thought out, the environments are beautiful, and the beasts are simply amazing, when combined …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Paper Beast is a unique gaming experience from Eric Chahi, featuring interesting puzzles and a fascinating visual context. However, it has some design issues, such as the lack of free movement. Despite its short length and vague narrative, it&s;s worth …"

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Todd Eggleston WayTooManyGames Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Paper Beast is a tranquil meditative walking sim that requires problem solving to move forward. You don’t learn about the world by scanning objects, but more live in the world by interacting with its paper inhabitants. It overcomes some awkward …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Elegante, intelligent and imaginative, in Paper Beast one can see Eric Chahi&s;s past, the present of a new technology like virtual reality and also its future and its potential."

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