Paradise

About

Paradise is a point-and-click adventure following Ann Smith, a woman with amnesia navigating postwar Africa. Chasing clues to her past, she guides a black leopard through four distinct environments including deserts and jungles. Players switch between Ann’s puzzle-driven exploration and real-time sections controlling the leopard at night. The narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling, with solutions tied to character interactions rather than physical mechanics. The game’s focus on African landscapes sets it apart as one of the first adventure titles to feature the continent’s terrain as a core element. Benoit Sokal’s art direction spans 360 hand-painted backgrounds with dramatic lighting. Real-time leopard segments add urgency to the traditionally methodical genre. With 88/100 on Metacritic and 8.5/10 on GameRankings, it’s praised for its mature themes and layered storytelling. Political tensions and personal mystery intertwine in a way that feels both urgent and introspective.