Haunted

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Haunted is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by dtp Entertainment and was released on August 18, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Haunted" is a single-player horror platformer game, offering around 2 hours of playtime. Embark on a spectral treasure hunt as Mary, searching for your long-lost sister Emily who may still be alive after a train crash. Explore 19th century London, Scotland, Transylvania, and more, while encountering supernatural foes and solving spooky puzzles to save the spirit world in this comedic horror experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story13 positive mentions

The game features a unique inventory system with ghosts that adds an interesting twist to the gameplay.
Charming artwork, good voice acting, and a light-hearted story make for an enjoyable experience.
Puzzles are generally well-designed, with a good balance of challenge and logic, making it accessible for casual players.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and frustrating movement controls.
The writing and character development are lacking, leading to an unsatisfying emotional experience.
Puzzles can become unintuitive and rely too heavily on trial and error, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a unique inventory of ghosts and likable characters that contribute to an entertaining narrative. While some players find the plot refreshing and humorous, others criticize its predictability and execution, particularly in the ending. Overall, it offers a light-hearted adventure experience with engaging dialogue and straightforward quests, appealing to fans of the genre despite some puzzle-related frustrations.
- “Nice adventure game with good quests and story line.”
- “Very nice story and likable characters.”
- “The characters are great, the storyline is entertaining, the humor is good for a chuckle here and there.”
- “I was bitterly disappointed in the end of the game - twice (there is one 'end' if you finish the main story and a second 'real' end if you finish both bonus quests).”
- “The plot is okay, but the way the characters bicker stopped being entertaining after about the first hour of play.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, featuring likable characters and witty dialogue that evoke nostalgia for classic adventure games. Players appreciate the funny references, engaging companions, and the overall lighthearted tone, which enhances the experience without overshadowing the gameplay. The combination of humor, beautiful landscapes, and clever puzzles contributes to a delightful and entertaining adventure.
- “This game is full of everything I love about a funny adventure game.”
- “Haunted is a funny point-and-click game with easy puzzles and humorous references to the LucasArts era.”
- “I've played a ton of this genre and this one has great humor, great voice acting, it's beautiful, interesting, it's challenging, but not too challenging.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their lovely artwork and high-quality visuals, reminiscent of the style found in Monkey Island. While some reviewers note that the graphics feel somewhat dated due to the game's 2012 release, the art style has aged well and continues to impress. Additionally, the voice acting complements the visuals effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Lovely artwork and voice acting.”
- “Good story, excellent luminous graphics, very good voice acting, not too difficult, but challenging puzzles! A fun romp in the style of Monkey Island!”
- “The visuals and voice acting are really high quality.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Haunted" is well-executed, featuring engaging point-and-click mechanics and thoughtfully designed puzzles that start easy and become more challenging, though some solutions may not be immediately obvious. While the game offers around 7 hours of playtime, which some players find a bit short for its price, the art style has aged well since its 2012 release, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “On the other hand, Haunted does the point-and-click gameplay quite well, with good mechanics and well-thought-out puzzles. They are very easy at first, adequately challenging later on, always sensible (in a supernatural context), with clear objectives and the right amount of clues in the feedback.”
- “Puzzles don't always have an evident solution, and you can be stuck for a while, but it doesn't ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “My general rule for games is that $1 (or, in my case, 100 yen) should be around 1 hour of gameplay, so I found the non-sale price tag to be a bit steep for a game that, from start to finish, including the bonus chapter at the end, is not going to yield more than 7 hours of gameplay.”
- “I would give it a 6.5/10 and say it is worth its price for about 6 hours of light-hearted gameplay.”