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Haunted Laia

96%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
monetization, stability
96% User Score Based on 5,766 reviews

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About

"Haunted Laia" is the fifth episode in the Hidden Town escape game series, now a horror-themed point-and-click adventure. Players navigate through their character's memories to uncover the truth and escape, rescuing family and returning home. With an ingenious story, exceptional gameplay, phenomenal visuals, and an excellent soundtrack, it offers a wholesome experience, despite some advertisement distractions.

Haunted Laia screenshot
Haunted Laia screenshot
Haunted Laia screenshot
Haunted Laia screenshot
Haunted Laia screenshot
Haunted Laia screenshot

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,766 reviews
story833 positive mentions
monetization122 negative mentions

  • The game features an engaging storyline that connects with previous games in the series, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The puzzles are challenging yet solvable, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, contributing to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
  • Some puzzles, particularly the skull puzzle, can be frustratingly difficult and may require external hints or walkthroughs.
  • The game has a tendency to freeze or glitch at certain points, disrupting the gameplay experience.
  • The ending is often perceived as sad or disappointing, leaving players wanting a more positive resolution.
  • story
    1,353 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players appreciating its creativity, interconnectedness, and engaging plot twists. However, some found the ending abrupt or lacking resolution, expressing a desire for more details and a continuation of the narrative. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience and keeping players invested in the unfolding mystery.

    • β€œDark Dome games are a perfect mix of mystery, puzzles, and eerie storytelling.”
    • β€œThe story is just so interesting, the puzzles are perfectly balanced between challenging but not too hard, and it's just so refreshing to have characters and places that connect the games between themselves.”
    • β€œThe storyline is so good that all the games link to each other in such cool ways.”
    • β€œFor me personally, the end of the story was a bit lacking.”
    • β€œI feel like the game just randomly ends without finishing the story - very abrupt and awkward.”
    • β€œThe plot of the game really sucked me in, but the ending felt disconnected and left me wanting more.”
  • graphics
    203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful art style, smooth animations, and immersive visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail, with many noting that the graphics complement the engaging storylines and challenging puzzles, creating a captivating atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and appeal.

    • β€œThe visuals are always on point, the way things move, and the little hidden imagery and creatures are so challenging to find but in the best kind of way!”
    • β€œThe art style, stories, and puzzles are all just perfection.”
    • β€œEvery detail, from the haunting visuals to the chilling sound design, made the game truly immersive.”
    • β€œGraphics are still the issue but there wasn't any sound puzzles so sound wasn't an issue this time.”
    • β€œCute artwork but extremely short and it's kind of confusing jumping into a scene within a scene, memory in a memory.”
    • β€œLittle graphics, music story, so well done.”
  • monetization
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the monetization strategy in this game is well-received, with players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that primarily serve as optional hints. Many users express willingness to pay a small fee to disable ads entirely, highlighting that the game offers a fair balance between free play and monetization. While some players find certain puzzles overly challenging, leading to more ad views for hints, the general consensus is that the ad implementation enhances rather than detracts from the gaming experience.

    • β€œGood graphics, and almost no ads - only in exchange for hints when needed (or very short ads in between).”
    • β€œThis developer makes such wonderful games with no ads and just enough difficulty to make it interesting.”
    • β€œAmazing 😍 it's one of the best mystery solving gamesπŸ‘ŒπŸ» no ads, challenging and completely free πŸ‘πŸ»β€
    • β€œThe crossover elements are great, but having ads interrupt the story instead of being just for hints really kills the dramatic tension.”
    • β€œI don't know if I'm just an idiot, but the puzzles don't make sense, so you have to watch 12 ads to even progress a little bit.”
    • β€œA few puzzles are made so the player can request hints, so ads can play, which I understand but might make you look dumb just the developer wanting some reward for their hard work.”
  • gameplay
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intuitive puzzles, smooth mechanics, and engaging story, striking a balance between challenge and enjoyment. While some players noted interruptions from ads, cutscenes, and autosaves, the majority found the gameplay refreshing and accessible, with appealing graphics and a well-crafted narrative. Despite minor frustrations, the game is generally regarded as fun and captivating, with many expressing a desire for more content and expansions.

    • β€œThe puzzles are very intuitive, which provided me a very pleasing gameplay.”
    • β€œThe gameplay itself isn't too difficult, so it's enjoyable and doesn't stress you out like other escape games.”
    • β€œSeamless gameplay, exceptional graphics, puzzles are not too hard but challenging enough to keep you hooked.”
    • β€œI was trying to carve the key with the candle from the beginning, but had trouble putting it in the bench press and got stuck for a while, so maybe that's a small mechanic that should be fixed.”
    • β€œFrustrating, though, that the plot interrupts your gameplay with layered flashbacks.”
    • β€œToo many cut scenes disrupted gameplay.”
  • music
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the storytelling and art style effectively. Many players noted that the soundtrack contributes to the game's emotional depth and mystery, making the experience more engaging. Overall, the music is described as lovely, immersive, and a key element that elevates the gameplay.

    • β€œThe ambience is set by the background music, art style, and semi-narrations or cutscenes.”
    • β€œThe storytelling, the art style, and the background music, they all fit together to make this enjoyable game!”
    • β€œThe music is lovely, the ads are not intrusive... truly 5/5 stars.”
    • β€œUnfortunately, the game twice got into a state where I couldn't access settings or help, and I had to force stop the game to get the music to stop even when the game didn't have focus.”
    • β€œMore story, better use of music, less convoluted, and the series revolutionizing independent chapters instead of the giant interconnected structure of the previous games.”
    • β€œThese games make me so sad, but I love the puzzles and music.”
  • emotional
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the emotional depth of the game, noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, from joy to heartbreak. The storyline is praised for its engaging and well-paced narrative, often leading to poignant moments that leave players in tears, particularly at the endings. Many reviewers express a deep connection to the characters and plot, emphasizing the emotional impact as a defining feature of the experience.

    • β€œThe storyline is so good, gave me some emotional damage, not gonna lie. I also like how it's not a super short story but a long, nicely paced one.”
    • β€œThis is the best game, and it is like an emotional story. The other games are also like this, especially another shadow.”
    • β€œThe most beautiful, amazing, and heartwarming game I have ever seen on the Play Store. It gives you emotions all the time; damn, I just love the person who thought about this great story and game.”
  • atmosphere
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by a gripping storyline and well-synced background music. Players appreciate the artistic direction and the connection between stories across different apps, which contribute to a unique and thrilling experience filled with challenging puzzles. Overall, the combination of a mysterious ambiance and engaging gameplay keeps players hooked.

    • β€œThe immersive atmosphere and clever challenges keep you hooked, making each game a thrilling experience.”
    • β€œThe eerie atmosphere, gripping storyline, and challenging puzzles kept me completely hooked.”
    • β€œFantastic atmosphere and music, getting better and better, thank you!”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a smooth experience free of glitches and long pauses, while others have encountered frequent freezing during cutscenes, ads, and gameplay, leading to frustration and lost progress. Overall, while the plot and puzzles are appreciated, the stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience for many users.

    • β€œOtherwise, there were no glitches and no unusual or long pauses between scenes.”
    • β€œNo glitches, though.”
    • β€œI'm enjoying the game itself so far and the plot is intriguing, but unfortunately the game freezes on every cutscene.”
    • β€œI tried this game, but it freezes on ads and when you close down to re-enter the game your progress is not saved.”
    • β€œWhenever it saves the game freezes for 30 seconds, which happens every so many minutes.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it effectively balances tension with comedic moments, such as amusing puzzles and quirky character designs. The lighthearted elements, like the humorous interactions with the environment, contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience. Overall, the game's blend of humor and challenge is well-received, enhancing its appeal.

    • β€œCongrats to the developers, really funny and brain-compelling game.”
    • β€œThe funny part is when the bird flies away from the scarecrow photo, lol.”
    • β€œIt has some challenging puzzles, but they were funny to do, and I like the story.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character design and plot, indicating that the characters are well-crafted and contribute positively to the overall narrative experience.

    • β€œThe character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • β€œI appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • β€œThe backstories and personal growth of the characters add layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the game's performance and storyline, highlighting that it meets their expectations for optimization. They express a desire for more games of this quality, indicating a strong overall satisfaction with the game's technical execution.

    • β€œThe performance and storyline of the game are awesome! Please make more games like this.”
    • β€œThe optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
    • β€œI appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without any lag.”

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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