This is not a review, but my retort to the allegations.

I will admit, Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is not a 5 star game.

Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise is a 2 star game parading in my head as masterpiece. Do not purchase it.

A game with genuinely fascinating ideas, let down by uninspired direction.
While there a moments of intrigue invited by the protagonist and her friends, the rather generic "teen" writing let's down what could be a nuanced tale. Without a deep understanding of their characters and the world their generation exist within, the themes of suicide and public image fall short.

Watching the YouTube docuseries on this game recontextualized my disappointment. I saw the enthusiasm the developers had for this title... And even if the story itself doesn't work for me... I sincerely hope their team works together more!

Oh also gameplay is whatever. takes the SH: Shattered Memories approach of relegating horror to specific chase sequences. There is no tension until the mascot of deforestation chases you down.

In the most masochistic way possible, the final chase was kind of fun. But I also pull teeth for fun.