Haunted House
- September 28, 2010
- ImagineEngline
Get on Steam"Haunted House" is a survival horror game that challenges players to navigate through 20 levels of a haunted mansion filled with spooky enemies. Players must solve the mystery of their long-lost grandfather while avoiding terrifying ghosts. With enhanced graphics and updated gameplay, this updated version of the classic Atari game offers new scream-worthy chills and thrills.
PC
Windows
Wii
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of the original Atari 2600 game.
- It features updated graphics that enhance the classic feel, making it a decent addition to a Halloween gaming library.
- The gameplay, while simplistic, can be enjoyable and serves as a good time killer for those looking for a casual experience.
- The controls are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, including freezing and hitting invisible objects.
- The game suffers from outdated mechanics and level design, making it feel repetitive and lacking in depth.
- Many players feel that the game does not live up to modern standards and is not worth the price unless heavily discounted.
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic update from the original Atari 2600 version, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar and lacking effort. Despite the graphical facelift, there are concerns about outdated visuals and poor level design, leading to disappointment for some players.
“The updated graphics to the original Atari 2600 game I used to play as a kid make me feel nostalgic.”
“What I have played of this game is fun, and the graphics really shine through, adding to the overall experience.”
“I kind of like the feel of it, and the graphics are a great addition to anyone's library for the sake of Halloween.”
“A clear lack of effort is evident in the subpar level design, outdated graphics, and poor gameplay.”
“Disappointing despite the graphical facelift.”
“It doesn't know if it wants to go after the kids' demographic or the adults who actually remember the original.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being outdated and minimal, lacking the engagement and effort expected in modern games. Reviewers highlight subpar level design and graphics, contributing to an overall disappointing experience.
“In older times, this would have been the game, but nowadays I sadly have to admit that the gameplay is outdated.”
“The gameplay is so minimal that it utterly fails to entertain.”
“A clear lack of effort is evident in the subpar level design, outdated graphics, and poor gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including unresponsive controls and frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly when triggering dialogues, which can occur regardless of ongoing actions or threats.
“The controls are not very good, and then you hit an invisible object that freezes you.”
“Frequently freezes during dialogues, regardless of on-screen actions or threats.”
