Cursed Mansion
- March 30, 2023
- Black Mage
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Get on itch.io Store"Cursed Mansion" is a first-person shooter game where players explore a haunted mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and dangerous creatures. The game features a variety of weapons and spells to fight off enemies, as well as a crafting system to upgrade and customize gear. The goal is to uncover the dark secrets of the mansion and defeat the powerful Dragon Emperor to escape.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game sets a great atmosphere at the beginning, creating a sense of dread that many players appreciate.
- Puzzles are unique and well-integrated into the story, making them enjoyable and adding depth to the gameplay.
- The pixel art and horror elements combine well, providing a charming yet unsettling experience that many players find engaging.
- The game suffers from poor visibility due to its darkness, making it easy to overlook important doors and entrances.
- Some players find the gameplay confusing and frustrating, with issues like getting stuck or dying unexpectedly hindering progress.
- The game is relatively short and lacks depth in gameplay, with some players wishing for more control during chase sequences.
- story14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has received positive feedback for its integration with the puzzles, enhancing the overall experience. While some players found the narrative engaging and enjoyable, others noted moments of confusion and felt that the backstory could have been more helpful. Overall, the excitement for the unfolding story remains high among players.
“The puzzles all make sense and are integrated into the story, which I appreciate a lot - it made them fun.”
“Facing several non-alike deaths was the most enjoyable part for me; overall, I'm excited to play the full story.”
“The story itself is pretty good; I got lost so many times!”
“The backstory doesn't really help.”
“Facing several non-alike deaths was the most enjoyable part for me; overall, I was excited to play the full story.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its uniqueness in the RPG horror genre, featuring interesting puzzles that go beyond simple code-finding. While players appreciate the innovative mechanics, there is a desire for more gameplay content, as the experience is relatively short, offering about an hour of playtime to explore different endings. Overall, it presents a decent horror experience with potential for further refinement.
“Overall, it’s a decent, short horror experience with some cool game mechanics that could be polished even more.”
“I love the gameplay elements and all the things here.”
“Although the puzzles are interesting and unique, I wish there was more gameplay.”
“I've completed the simplest path and maybe after a break I'll come back to this game. Following the gameplay step by step, I'll open other endings (which gives about 1 hour of game as I saw, so it's quite much).”
“Gameplay-wise, I think it’s one of the more unique RPG horror games as the puzzles don’t just consist of finding a code or pressing random buttons.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively establishes a captivating and dread-filled atmosphere at the beginning, drawing players in with a strong sense of foreboding. However, many reviewers feel that it fails to maintain this intensity throughout, with subsequent scenes not living up to the initial impact.
“I love the beginning of this game; it sets a really great atmosphere and makes you feel dread for what's to come.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, receiving a score of 9/10, particularly for their appealing 8-bit style. However, some users noted that the screen can be too dark, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“I decided that I would try every game I could find that had good graphics, and I have found about 100 games so far.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a consistent rating of 7/10 from users, indicating that while it is enjoyable and contributes positively to the overall experience, it may not stand out as exceptional or memorable.
