Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars

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Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is a single player action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Winter Night Games and was released on July 27, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

In Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars, players navigate a supernatural mystery set in a snowy village, using point-and-click mechanics to explore, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious force threatening the main character's family. The game combines elements of horror, adventure, and drama, with a heavy emphasis on narrative and atmospheric storytelling. Characters' fates are influenced by the player's choices, leading to multiple endings in this haunting tale.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story30 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and atmospheric story with Lovecraftian themes, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack.
The visuals are stylish and create an immersive environment, with well-crafted scenes that contribute to the overall eerie atmosphere.
Despite some clunky controls, the game is engaging and offers a rich lore for players who enjoy exploring and reading in-game texts.

Controls can be clunky and awkward, making navigation and interaction frustrating at times.
There is an overwhelming amount of reading, which can detract from the gameplay experience for those who prefer more interactive elements.
Some technical issues, such as bugs and awkward camera angles, can disrupt the flow of the game and lead to immersion-breaking moments.

story
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
4%
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative, rich atmosphere, and Lovecraftian themes, with many players appreciating the well-written lore and immersive world. While some characters may feel forgettable and the plot can lean on clichés, the overall storytelling is compelling and keeps players invested throughout the experience. The combination of a beautiful soundtrack and detailed environments enhances the narrative, making it a standout aspect of the game despite some minor flaws in controls and pacing.
- “The world created here is very immersive and the story was great.”
- “This is a story-driven game with amazing atmosphere and a phenomenal score.”
- “The story of the game is really good with its twists and turns, and the mystery was all so good and was well paced.”
- “Many of the characters we are introduced to throughout the story were forgettable, bland, or served no real purpose.”
- “The story is pretty predictable and full of clichés, though I did enjoy reading the bits and pieces of the lore.”
- “The game is pretty standard fare, story-wise, leaning on standard horror-game tropes: ancient evil threatens our existence, family has a recent loss or death, family are unwelcome strangers in a strange place, town has hidden secrets, and family member falls sick or is otherwise getting manipulated in some manner.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its beautiful, atmospheric, and haunting qualities that enhance the overall experience. While some noted occasional mismatches between the music and the game's tone, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, with orchestral and classical elements that complement the narrative well. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's immersive environment and emotional depth.
- “The soundtrack is incredible; it adds so much to every area and room.”
- “The music is beautifully ambient and perfectly helps with the flow of the game.”
- “The incredible orchestral and choral music is, somehow, both soothing and jarring in an eerie way.”
- “Some inappropriate background music.”
- “There is no ambiance because of the lack of voices, music, and sounds.”
- “No voices at all; the music is irritating and not really suited to the horror of the game.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the interesting art style, effective use of light and shadow, and charming effects that enhance the atmosphere. However, others criticize the overall quality, describing it as simplistic or poorly executed, with some elements appearing outdated or lacking polish. While the visuals may appeal to fans of stylized graphics, they do not consistently meet high standards across the board.
- “The art style is interesting, with a lot of effects and the blurring of perspective that are really charming. The music is complimentary throughout the game, though it can be loud, so you may want to turn it down.”
- “The visuals are mostly great, with shadows and light used effectively to amplify the uneasy atmosphere of the remote village setting.”
- “To sum it up, Arkhangel has all the hallmarks of an old-fashioned point-and-click adventure game, including lush graphics and a beautiful soundtrack, which can be purchased separately as DLC.”
- “Then I was shocked by the bad quality of the game; the graphics suck, there are no voiceovers anywhere, just simple songs on loop, and the controls are bad with childish drawings.”
- “For some reason, at the beginning, Arkhangel chooses to pretend to be your generic lazy indie game: we've got pretty basic visuals, simplistic dialogs, clunky controls (it's not even actually point-and-click, you'll have to use either keyboard or controller for movement), and no voiceovers at all.”
- “I couldn't get past the graphics; the game looks awful (a bunch of Unity asset flips, basically).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive storytelling, effective use of light and shadow, and a haunting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals of the town and its eerie settings, which contribute to a sense of dread and tension. While some minor visual elements, like the cel-shaded characters, may detract slightly, the overall ambiance remains compelling and atmospheric.
- “The visuals are mostly great, with shadows and light used effectively in amplifying the uneasy atmosphere of the remote village setting.”
- “The horror focuses on building a foreboding atmosphere, tension, and sense of dread.”
- “The backgrounds, especially of the outdoor areas, ruins, and catacombs, are rendered quite well in a dark and foreboding manner which really helps build the atmosphere.”
- “The creepy atmosphere affords it the gradual pace, and some of the 'cyclopean' architecture looks very impressive.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is engaging and immersive, with players often losing track of time while playing, but it suffers from issues like jerky animations and occasional lag that detract from the overall experience. While the challenge level is well-balanced, allowing for a sense of accomplishment, the gameplay is described as linear and at times tedious, lacking a middle portion that could enhance depth without unnecessarily prolonging the experience.
- “I loved the storyline and the gameplay; it got me playing for 4 hours and it felt like 30 minutes!”
- “Gameplay and unfolding the mystery required the right amount of challenge so that I didn't get frustrated or stuck, but when I figured something out, it felt really like I'd accomplished something.”
- “That being said, I'm not for adding content simply for the sake of prolonging gameplay, and I'm not sure that there's much more of a story here that would benefit from additional puzzles or scenes.”
- “Thankfully, it doesn't happen all of the time, but jerky lag mars the experience from time to time, and animations are rigid and rough throughout, unfortunately butting heads with the gameplay.”
- “It is also the gameplay that gets tedious as well.”
- “As such, the gameplay is quite linear.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively incorporates humor to relieve tension without disrupting the narrative, with players noting that it adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. The humor is well-timed and contributes to the enjoyment of the story, particularly in revealing unexpected character dynamics. Overall, it strikes a balance that enhances the gameplay while keeping players engaged.
- “There is just the right amount of humor in it to occasionally break tension without altering the feel of the story.”
- “The puzzles in the game were good and fairly easy, and the game has a sense of humor that made me smile.”
- “By this time, I actually thought it was funny - especially when I learned who the 'good guys' are in this tale!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its ability to convey a wholesome yet Lovecraftian narrative, effectively blending emotional depth with intriguing storytelling elements. Players appreciate the unique combination of warmth and cosmic horror, making for a compelling emotional experience.
- “Tells a good, wholesome, Lovecraftian story.”
- “The best kind of wholesome story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often detracting from overall enjoyment, though they do not completely dislike the game itself.
- “The gameplay becomes tedious after a while.”
- “I didn't hate the game per se, but it was more tedious than enjoyable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, with most players completing it in 6-8 hours and finding little incentive to revisit it afterward.
- “I'll probably finish in 6-8 total hours, with very little replay value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from clunky controls and lacks proper optimization, which may hinder the initial experience; however, it compensates with fantastic music and an engaging story.

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Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is a action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars was released on July 27, 2018.

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars was developed by Winter Night Games.

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars is a single player game.

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