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Beneath ParisWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
First-person horror action exploring forbidden French Catacombs and uncovering hidden secrets.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Beneath Paris (6h 24m in total). The problem that came up most: players get lost and lose orientation in branching catacomb tunnels, in 4 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 6h 24m analysed · English · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 33
- Ideas
- 1
- Highlights
- 14
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 93 in all.
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- Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 2, 49 min analysed: 26 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 3, 36 min analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 6 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
- Stream 6, 35 min analysed: 6 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 7, 39 min analysed: 12 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 9 highlights.
- Stream 8, 45 min analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
Problems (33)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #5Confusion
players get lost and lose orientation in branching catacomb tunnels
4 of 8 streams · 14 moments
14 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
lighter fuel use and refilling are never explained
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
first hostile encounter gives no hint how to survive
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
flooded tunnel does not read as the way forward
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
sprint control is not taught and found only late
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
letter puzzle clue cannot be found despite long search
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
first numeric puzzle rule unclear, left unsolved
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
location of the three code numbers is hard to find
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
crawl only passage looks like an invisible wall
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
early handprint switch not clear as the next step
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Frustration
death may send the player back over a long section
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Quit
demo felt like mostly walking, game uninstalled afterwards
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
main menu music does not loop
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
lighter kept burning underwater before the patch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
tomb inscription popup triggers when running past
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
scattered bones float above the floor
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
main menu seems silent on first launch
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
respawn location after death is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
no way to put the zippo away
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
no clear feedback on what the date puzzle opened
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
meaning of red markings in tunnels is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
digits in the number puzzle are hard to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
date clues are hard to remember at the lock
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Frustration
heroine carries no gear to mark her route, premise feels implausible
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Frustration
single small light source and dwindling fuel cause anxiety
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Frustration
bone walls look flat and low detail up close
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Frustration
startup notices vanish before they can be read
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Frustration
music stops on focus loss and borderless window traps cursor
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Frustration
volume differs between quiet menu and loud gameplay
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Frustration
early tunnels lack the bones expected in catacombs
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Frustration
blocked routes make the catacombs feel linear, not a maze
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Frustration
hole after a dead end drops player unexpectedly
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Frustration
first tunnel too dark at default brightness
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (1)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #34Suggestion
bones should make a crunching sound
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (14)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #35Highlight
voice acting is a standout highlight
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Highlight
personal welcome message from developer is well liked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Highlight
atmosphere, sound and music praised in the catacombs
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Highlight
menu music and ambience praised
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Highlight
exploring the catacombs is enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Highlight
helping hand character is a favourite
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Highlight
walls of stacked bones look well crafted
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Highlight
children's book prop makes players want a real copy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Highlight
lantern lighting sound is effectively creepy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Highlight
room full of lights looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Highlight
handcrafted no ai notice at launch is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Highlight
title screen background movement scares players early
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Highlight
friendly character greeting works as an effective jump scare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Highlight
date lock puzzle is enjoyed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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