Haunted Past: Realm of Ghosts
- April 9, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Haunted Past: Realm of Ghosts" is a hidden object puzzle adventure game filled with chilling encounters and spooky locales. As paranormal investigator Emily Sutton, you must explore a haunted mansion to uncover its dark secrets and lay the ghosts to rest. Solve intricate puzzles, find hidden objects, and delve into the mansion's eerie past in this gripping supernatural journey.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic of switching between the real world and a ghost realm, which adds an interesting twist to the gameplay.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well done, creating an engaging and eerie environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The puzzles and hidden object scenes are enjoyable and not overly difficult, making it a relaxing game to play.
- The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are technical issues, such as problems with fullscreen mode and some items being difficult to see due to color saturation.
- The story lacks depth and detail, with many plot points feeling unresolved or underdeveloped.
- story132 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered enjoyable but lacks depth and detail, often feeling shallow or disjointed due to its short length of around two hours. While some players appreciated the intriguing ghostly themes and the integration of story elements into gameplay, many noted significant plot holes and a lack of backstory. Overall, the narrative is seen as a decent but predictable aspect of a casual hidden object game, with some praising its atmosphere and visuals despite its shortcomings.
“In fact, the story is well written and the sounds/music fit everything super well!”
“I really enjoyed this game as it had some interesting ideas, was inventive and had an interesting story.”
“Although the plot is a common theme amongst hidden object games, the story is rich and keeps the player interested.”
“It's also very short, and the story is bad.”
“So many plot holes and unfortunately poor storyline.”
“The weakest point other than length is a profound lack of plot, or maybe I should say lack of backstory or detail in the plot.”
- graphics54 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork, atmospheric visuals, and detailed environments, particularly in the haunted mansion setting. However, some reviews note that the graphics feel somewhat dated and mention technical issues like fullscreen mode problems. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, there is a desire for potential HD upgrades to enhance the experience further.
“The graphics are really good, dark and atmospheric, that's what matters, the mansion is impressive and intimidating and you will love each and every room's detailed rendering.”
“Beautiful graphics, eerie atmosphere.”
“Top notch graphics, a storyline I didn't see every twist before it happened, and overall a fun hour to spend.”
“Apart from the relatively old graphics, it's still decent to play.”
“I had a problem with the graphics, as it refused to actually go into fullscreen mode, but it was still playable.”
“It’s also a little dated in the graphics department, but the overall plot and mechanics still hold up.”
- gameplay52 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a unique mechanic that allows players to switch between the real world and a ghost realm, enabling them to hide and retrieve objects to solve puzzles. While this mechanic is praised for its creativity, some players find the overall experience somewhat tedious and short, typically lasting around 1-3 hours. The game features standard hidden object gameplay elements, complemented by a good atmosphere and decent graphics, though it may feel dated and lacks content for its full price.
“Having to hide objects from the past to use in the future was a cool mechanic and felt like a neat spin on an otherwise standard hidden object game.”
“I thought the mechanic for getting objects and solving problems was very clever.”
“A good hidden object game with a mechanic to swap between the real world and ghost world, allowing for some clever puzzles to hide and recover objects you need.”
“There is only one gameplay mechanic that makes it a bit more interesting, but other than that, it's just tedious.”
“The gameplay is the standard one: find items, use them, clear hidden object scenes, and solve puzzles.”
“The story is good, not that it matters; this is a game, and the gameplay is where it breaks down.”
- music32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and eerie qualities, enhancing the overall experience with well-composed soundtracks that fit the game's aesthetic. Many reviewers noted the ambient sounds and spooky music effectively contribute to the immersive atmosphere, although some found it occasionally too creepy. Overall, the combination of beautiful hand-drawn visuals and fitting music creates a captivating and haunting environment.
“This game has the best atmosphere (music and art) of all HOGs that I have played.”
“Great soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“The aesthetics are pretty good, with okay voice acting, background graphics, and atmospheric music that is almost *too* creepy at times.”
“The soundtrack to Haunted Past is very eerie; if you play, make sure the volume is turned up and the lights off!”
“The music, however, came out crisp and clean…and creepy!”
- atmosphere28 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and eerie qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and a haunting soundtrack. Players appreciate the detailed rendering of the environments, particularly the intimidating mansion, which contributes to a unique and immersive experience. Overall, the combination of creepy aesthetics and effective sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that holds players' attention throughout.
“This game has the best atmosphere (music and art) of all hidden object games that I have played.”
“The graphics are really good, dark and atmospheric; that's what matters. The mansion is impressive and intimidating, and you will love each and every room's detailed rendering.”
“Its atmosphere is unique, engaging, and held my attention from start to finish.”
“Eerie atmosphere”
“+ creepy world and atmosphere”
“Eerie atmosphere”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, primarily due to repetitive mechanics like hiding and uncovering items. However, the introduction of the ghost realm offers a fresh twist that some appreciate, adding a slight layer of interest to an otherwise monotonous experience.
“There is only one gameplay mechanic that makes it a bit more interesting, but other than that, it's just tedious.”
“While the mechanic of the ghost realm could be seen as tedious, it was also a nice change and something I hadn't seen before, which is almost always a good thing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features linear pathing and a short story duration of about two hours, leading to minimal replayability. Players find it lacks the depth and variety needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Pathing in this game is linear, so there's no replayability from what I can see.”
“Pretty standard hidden object game, its only downfall being that the story is quite short (about 2 hours) and as a result there's not much, if any, replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game includes an optimization option specifically designed for slower computers, making it an appealing choice for players with older hardware. This feature is highlighted as a significant advantage for those concerned about performance.
“The game does have an optimization option for slow computers, though, so that might be a big selling point if you are running an older machine.”
