An English Haunting

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"An English Haunting" is a point-and-click adventure game set in 1907 London, where players assume the role of Professor Patrick Moore, who has 72 hours to prove the existence of the afterlife. The game features pixel art backgrounds and is based on inventory puzzles, as players travel from London to Scotland and ultimately to the haunted manor of Benwell Street to build the Box of Revelations with the help of a fake medium. The goal is to save Moore's investigative department from shutting down forever.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

story104 positive mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in early 20th century London.
The story is engaging with well-written dialogue, intriguing characters, and a mix of humor and horror that keeps players invested.
Puzzles are logical and satisfying to solve, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with some sections feeling drawn out and dialogue-heavy, which can detract from immersion.
While the story starts strong, the resolution is seen as lacking or disappointing by some players, particularly in the final act.
The absence of voice acting and some overly simplistic puzzles may leave players wanting more depth and complexity.

story
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing premise, well-written dialogue, and strong character development, set against a beautifully crafted Victorian backdrop. While many players found the narrative compelling and atmospheric, some noted that the resolution felt rushed or lacked depth, leaving loose ends that could benefit from further exploration. Overall, the story is considered a highlight of the game, with a mix of spooky elements and unexpected twists that engage players throughout their adventure.
- “The story is original and intriguing, the dialogue is well-written, the puzzles are logical and they really succeeded in creating a spooky atmosphere.”
- “The story captivates you, the characters are charismatic, the puzzles are interesting and the pixel art is beautiful and immersive.”
- “The story is great with unexpected twists and turns and a creepy finale that leaves you wanting more - literally, can we get a sequel?”
- “I think the game really needed at least 2-3 more hours of story to further explore some of the themes presented in the plot.”
- “The story is a little all over the place, and quite gruesome at times.”
- “Overall there are the seeds here of a much better game if the story and dialogue had been tightened and the puzzles deepened a bit.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its excellent quality and immersive atmosphere, effectively complementing the visuals and storytelling. Reviewers particularly praised the incorporation of period-appropriate tracks, creating a captivating ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Despite the absence of voice acting, the soundtrack and sound design are noted as standout features, contributing significantly to the game's charm and engagement.
- “Combining this with appropriate music from the era and a solid soundtrack ties it all together to create an immersive experience.”
- “Gorgeous pixel art, excellent music and superb ambiance.”
- “Picture this: moody and themed soundtrack from Edwardian England, ghosts, and jumpscares.”
- “The early Edwardian era music is a treat, and massive props must be given for the excellent sound design.”
- “It also features real characters from history and a soundtrack of actual music recordings from 1907.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous pixel art style, detailed backgrounds, and atmospheric design that effectively evokes the early 1900s London setting. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and character designs, noting that they enhance the overall experience, although some feel the graphics could be better utilized in relation to the dialogue. Overall, the art style and presentation are considered significant improvements over the developer's previous titles, contributing to a rich and immersive adventure.
- “Looking at the game you’ll quickly notice the gorgeous art style with detailed backgrounds and characters that create an atmospheric feel to evoke early 1900s London.”
- “The graphics are beautifully drawn, and the locations feel alive, with people going about their lives in the foreground of exterior scenes.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, incredible dialogue, game cuts straight to the point, no filler, just a solid adventure game so far!”
- “Visually...eh, if you can stand the pixelated early 90's graphics, then they are ok I guess.”
- “Despite the pixel graphics, it works well at achieving this.”
- “It is a game to be played for the atmosphere and the story (and the cute graphics and dialogue).”
atmosphere
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, enhanced by gorgeous art, detailed backgrounds, and effective sound design that evoke an early 1900s London setting. Reviewers highlight the captivating narrative and well-crafted dialogue, noting that the atmosphere is a key reason to engage with the game, alongside its logical puzzles and charming graphics. Overall, it is described as a classic atmospheric adventure that successfully transports players to another time and place.
- “Looking at the game you’ll quickly notice the gorgeous art style with detailed backgrounds and characters that create an atmospheric feel to evoke early 1900s London.”
- “An excellent adventure game with fantastic atmosphere, sound design, and an interesting story.”
- “The game's captivating narrative, atmospheric design, and engaging gameplay make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “If you try to talk to him again however, the protagonist, a professor, will say, "Montague Rhodes James did not employ all his talent on creating atmospheres so that a mere professor would break Mr. Price's immersion."”
- “If you liked the developer's previous game (Nightmare Frames), the overall atmosphere and gameplay are very similar.”
- “A very good point-and-click adventure game that drips with atmosphere.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a well-balanced blend of humor and darker themes, with witty dialogue and clever jokes that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the realistic, British characters and the charming, slapstick elements that add to its appeal. Overall, the humor is a pleasant surprise, contributing to an engaging narrative despite some grim undertones.
- “The tone had a great blend of humor with some shocking moments.”
- “I also liked that the game was not completely grim but sometimes employed humor into the scenes and was aware of some of the absurdity.”
- “Again, this is an incredibly charming game and has some slapstick humor thrown in it that gives it a great appeal.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click adventure, focusing heavily on story and dialogue, with straightforward mechanics that involve exploring, interacting with the environment, and solving inventory-based puzzles. While some players appreciate the atmospheric design and engaging narrative, others express frustration with certain mechanics, such as needing to remember previously examined items to progress. Overall, it offers a familiar experience for fans of the genre, though it may feel slow-paced at times.
- “If you liked the developer's previous game (Nightmare Frames), the overall atmosphere and gameplay are very similar.”
- “Gameplay consists of exploring, dialogue, and mostly inventory item-based puzzles, just the way you'd expect from a point-and-click adventure.”
- “The game's captivating narrative, atmospheric design, and engaging gameplay make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “I hate the game mechanic in these types of games where you examine something and nothing happens, but later on in the game you are supposed to remember that specific thing to examine again to progress through the story.”
- “A wonderful short game, but it drags the story, dialogue, and gameplay.”
- “Additionally, there was a lot of scanning the location to ensure I didn't miss a necessary object to add to my inventory, and I'm not a fan of that type of mechanic to acquire the item that I need.”

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56h Median play time

39h Average play time

8-72h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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