Monkey Paw Wishes Phasmophobia

The Monkey’s Paw is a classic horror trope about wishes gone wrong, and applying it to Phasmophobia can make for a terrifying and fun thought experiment!

Here’s how some Monkey’s Paw wishes might play out in the game:

Wish 1: “I wish we could find the ghost immediately.”

• Twisted Outcome: The ghost instantly manifests right in front of you, enraged and in its strongest form. It traps you inside the house, cutting off all escape routes and relentlessly hunts you down.

Wish 2: “I wish this ghost wasn’t so aggressive.”

• Twisted Outcome: The ghost becomes docile… eerily docile. It no longer responds to typical triggers, making it nearly impossible to gather evidence. It lurks just out of sight, creating an unsettling atmosphere of constant dread and paranoia. You’re left with a chilling feeling of being watched, but never able to prove its presence.

Wish 3: “I wish we had all the best equipment.”

• Twisted Outcome: Your van is overflowing with high-tech gear, but every piece malfunctions in terrifying ways. EMF readers spike randomly, spirit boxes spew out gibberish and threats, and your cameras capture distorted figures that weren’t there before. The overload of false readings and faulty equipment makes it impossible to determine the true nature of the ghost.

Wish 4: “I wish we could see the ghost clearly.”

• Twisted Outcome: The ghost becomes permanently visible, but its appearance is far more horrifying than anything you could have imagined. Its form is grotesque and disturbing, and its constant presence drives you to the brink of insanity. The psychological toll of seeing this terrifying apparition becomes a greater threat than any physical attack.

Wish 5: “I wish we could talk to the ghost easily.”

• Twisted Outcome: The ghost becomes incredibly talkative, but it only speaks in cryptic riddles and unsettling prophecies. It reveals disturbing truths about your past and future, planting seeds of distrust and paranoia among your team. The constant whispers and chilling revelations break down your sanity.

Bonus Wish: “I wish the ghost would just leave us alone.”

• Twisted Outcome: The ghost does leave you alone… and attaches itself to someone you love outside the investigation. The haunting follows them home, tormenting them relentlessly.

Remember, the Monkey’s Paw always has a price. Be careful what you wish for in the ghost hunting world!