Handy Harry's Haunted House Services

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Handy Harry's Haunted House Services is a free online game found on Poki, where you play as Harry, a repairman who takes on jobs in haunted houses. With no downloads, logins, or installations required, players can enjoy this exciting and spooky game from their mobile devices, tablets, or computers. This game offers a thrilling experience as you navigate through various haunted houses, using your tools and wits to complete jobs while avoiding any supernatural obstacles that may come your way.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 644 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, providing a hilarious and spooky experience.
The randomly generated maps and ghost AI keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, making each session unique.
The developer is responsive and actively works on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The graphics can be hard on the eyes, and the pixelated style may not appeal to everyone.
Navigation can be confusing due to the similar-looking rooms, making it difficult to find objectives.
The game can feel unbalanced at times, with the ghost being overly powerful in certain modes.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro, pixelated art style that evokes nostalgia and fits well within the horror genre, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and charm, some find the visuals challenging, with complaints about eye strain and difficulty distinguishing important elements. Overall, the graphics elicit mixed reactions, with a strong emphasis on their fun and quirky appeal despite some drawbacks.
- “The art style and the sound system are just amazing.”
- “Surely a game to remember with its unique graphics and gameplay!”
- “The graphics are unique, and I think they add a bit of charm to the game.”
- “I would likely adore this game and give it raving reviews if it weren't for the visuals.”
- “Only genuine negative I can think of are the visuals; they can hurt some people's eyes from what I've read.”
- “The visuals can make it a pain in the ass sometimes when you're trying to complete the objectives as it's hard to spot out and differentiate what's important and what's a painting on a wall.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and fast-paced action, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While some players appreciate the unique graphics and high replayability due to randomly generated maps and ghost mechanics, others note issues with bugs and repetitiveness. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and worth the price, particularly for those who play with friends, despite some criticisms regarding clarity and monotony in gameplay.
- “Super simple graphics, super fun gameplay.”
- “High replayability with RNG ghosts and house layouts, with a challenging gameplay loop and cosmetics to earn!”
- “Simple controls, fast-paced gameplay, and randomly generated maps/scenarios keep it fresh and fun on every session, unlike a lot of other recent co-op horror games which tend to get boring and tedious as you keep playing them.”
- “This game really sucks both in terms of gameplay and technology.”
- “Then when you can finally return to the actual 'gameplay' you realize that you are just doing the same thing over and over again while running from a black mass that simply paths directly to you while clipping through doorways.”
- “The gameplay can be quite monotonous, depending on your luck with level generation, but the overall simple mechanics mixed with intense moments and victories makes it very well worth the price if you have other people to play with.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious interactions that arise from using in-game voice chat and the chaotic moments that occur during gameplay. Many reviews emphasize the comedic value of playing with friends, as the game's mechanics lead to funny situations, such as unexpected deaths and amusing character designs. Overall, the game is described as a fun and entertaining experience that combines humor with its horror elements, making it a great choice for social gaming.
- “I recommend using their in-game voice chat as it makes for some funny moments and hearing your friends scream as they die because you led the ghost into them.”
- “Playing with your friends is quick and easy to do with no hassle, with the game providing its own proximity chat which allows for some hilarious interactions with friends when being chased.”
- “This game is the perfect way to kill a few hours of the day; the RNG maps mean you can never learn it and it never becomes stale. Playing with friends made this game even more hilarious.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode is praised for its engaging and well-thought-out narrative, featuring entertaining dialogue and strong voice acting that enhances the experience. While some players find the gameplay repetitive, the overall arcadey style and deep themes of friendship add depth and excitement to the campaign.
- “It has a great storyline that is filled with amusing and entertaining content.”
- “The story, or campaign, is also well thought out and fun to progress through as well.”
- “A masterclass in storytelling, very deep themes with a strong focus on friendship and the struggles that come with it.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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43%
The game offers high replayability through various features such as cosmetics, PvP, and a career mode, alongside randomized elements like ghost encounters and house layouts that keep gameplay fresh. While many players appreciate the challenging loop and the potential for endless replay value, some express a desire for easier access to customization items to enhance their experience. Overall, it is regarded as a solid title with significant replay potential, especially for an early access game.
- “With plenty of cosmetics, PvP, and career mode, this game is replayable and fun.”
- “High replayability with RNG ghosts and house layouts, with a challenging gameplay loop and cosmetics to earn!”
- “I just wish it were easier to get customization items since the game only has so much replay value (technically infinite but you know how these games are).”
- “And lastly, maybe you should work on the game's replayability.”
- “10/10 for an early access title, pretty fair price too, considering the infinite replay value it has.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The game's atmosphere is effectively spooky, creating a sense of fear and exhilaration without being overwhelmingly scary, making it accessible to a wide audience. It successfully sets a creepy vibe that enhances gameplay, even on low-end computers, though some players express a desire for more variety in the atmosphere, such as cheerful or more intense elements. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its effectiveness in delivering a fun and engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere generates a sense of fear and slight exhilaration as you run around trying to repair fuse boxes with a ghost on your tail.”
- “With proper atmosphere and low demanding specs, this game can be played and enjoyed on low-end computers while effectively setting the creepy vibes it intends to give, resulting in fun and addicting playthroughs.”
- “Absolutely terrifying with the atmosphere, and it's really good.”
- “The atmosphere does generate a sense of fear and slight exhilaration as you run around trying to repair fuse boxes with a ghost on your tail.”
- “With proper atmosphere and low demanding specs, this game can be played and enjoyed with low-end computers while being super effective in setting the creepy vibes it intends to give and fun and addicting playthroughs too.”
- “If there were more updates for atmosphere to make it either more cheerful or intimidating, then that'd be cool.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its integration into the overall experience, others find it annoying and overwhelming, particularly during intense moments. Suggestions for alternative tracks, like "Mastermind" from the Doom OST, indicate a desire for a more fitting and engaging soundtrack.
- “I love the art style, I love the whole system of this game, having an elevator involved, working with your teams, the music, and overall just playing it throughout the years and having a great time.”
- “Also, play 'Mastermind' from the Doom OST for a more intense experience.”
- “The soundtrack is whack and annoying and the jumpscare face isn't even decipherable, just loud.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by noticeable bugs, particularly with the drag and drop mechanic, which can detract from the experience. However, players appreciate the developer's efforts to address these issues, and many find the game's charm lies in its imperfections, especially when playing with friends.
- “While the gameplay was not the worst and was everything it promised, certain things like the drag and drop mechanic being very buggy led to an unfavorable experience.”
- “It's a fun game to play with friends, but it's buggy, and that's its charm.”
- “It's still a little buggy, but the developer has put a lot of effort into fixing these problems.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with many expressing that the game elicited strong feelings, including tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and moments of unexpected intensity.
- “I cried at least 14 times while playing this game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game's simple controls, fast-paced gameplay, and randomly generated maps help maintain excitement and prevent the grinding experience often found in other recent co-op horror games, which can become monotonous over time.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report occasional lag on their PCs, indicating a need for improved optimization to enhance performance.
- “The game runs smoothly on my system after the latest optimization updates.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are continuously working on optimization to enhance performance.”
- “The recent patches have significantly improved the game's optimization, making it a much more enjoyable experience.”
- “It sometimes lags on my PC, so it would be nice if it was a bit more optimized.”
- “The game frequently stutters, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “I experience significant frame drops, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”