Haunted Property

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Haunted Property is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Yamoto and was released on February 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Haunted Property is a psychological horror game where you start a new life in a low-cost apartment, only to face strange occurrences and suspicious neighbors that push you to your limits. Played mainly as a first-person walking simulator, it features atmospheric VHS effects and offers two possible endings. The eerie tension grows as you uncover unsettling secrets in your new home.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a tense and immersive atmosphere with good graphics and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
It features multiple endings and replayability, encouraging players to explore different paths and uncover more of the story.
The narrative is engaging, blending everyday familiarity with subtle horror elements, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.

The game is quite short, lasting around 30 to 50 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.
There are unresolved plot points and questions that can detract from the overall experience, leading to some frustration.
Minor bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, and some players feel the game lacks interactivity and engaging gameplay mechanics.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as short and engaging, with a focus on atmosphere and psychological tension rather than overt scares. While some players appreciate the immersive narrative and multiple endings, others express a desire for a deeper backstory and more interactive elements. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, though it may leave some players wanting more in terms of length and complexity.
- “Yamoto’s storytelling is deliberately slow-burning, relying on atmosphere and tension rather than overt shocks.”
- “The writing cleverly explores themes of isolation, anxiety, and the vulnerability of living in an unfamiliar space, resulting in a story that is as psychologically engaging as it is eerie.”
- “This game builds on what Yamoto does best: crafting an immersive atmosphere, telling a compelling story with multiple endings, and delivering a solid horror experience.”
- “The story is short, and all the achievements will take you around 30 minutes.”
- “I wish they would add more to the story and make it more interactive and longer!”
- “It lasts less than an hour, looks ugly for most of it, incredibly boring story, has no good scares and leaves you feeling empty.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the game is primarily exploration-driven, utilizing a first-person perspective that enhances immersion and critical thinking, though some players find it lacking in depth and variety. While it offers a unique atmosphere and subtle narrative elements, many hope for future titles from the developer to expand on gameplay mechanics and provide more engaging, multifaceted experiences. Overall, the game is seen as a mix of interesting horror elements and a somewhat simplistic approach to gameplay.
- “Gameplay in haunted property is largely exploration-driven, using a first-person perspective to draw players directly into the protagonist’s world.”
- “This design choice encourages immersion and critical thinking, ensuring that the tension remains uninterrupted by frustrating gameplay mechanics.”
- “If you enjoy realistic, regular life horror gameplay where the mundane is turned into something absolutely terrifying, this game might be for you.”
- “Short and not really interesting walking simulator with some horror elements and almost no real gameplay.”
- “I'd love to see one of these devs really flesh out something expansive as some others have done - a few hours of narrative-driven gameplay, multiple ways to accomplish something, different endings.”
- “☑ it's just gameplay”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie sound design, tense pacing, and immersive environmental storytelling, creating a compelling and subtle horror experience. Reviewers highlight the effective blend of exploration and scares, along with a slow-burning narrative that enhances the overall tension. Overall, the atmospheric presentation is considered a standout feature, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- “This game builds on what Yamoto does best: crafting an immersive atmosphere, telling a compelling story with multiple endings, and delivering a solid horror experience.”
- “Creepy atmosphere wandering in Japan.”
- “Yamoto’s storytelling is deliberately slow-burning, relying on atmosphere and tension rather than overt shocks.”
- “Its careful attention to atmosphere, narrative depth, and environmental storytelling makes it a standout title for fans of subtle, tension-driven horror.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are well-received, with players appreciating the art style and atmospheric sound design. However, some users noted the presence of graphic bugs, which added a humorous element to the experience.
- “I love the graphics and the ambient sound was a perfect level of eerie.”
- “Nice game, very chill art style, hope to see a longer game next time.”
- “In any case, the graphics are good and the plot flows at a good pace.”
- “The graphic bugs were hilarious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the graphic bugs in the game to be amusing, adding an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.
- “The graphic bugs were hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters made for a truly entertaining experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in the game is highly regarded, as players' choices significantly impact the story's outcome, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore different narrative paths.
- “Replayability is another notable aspect of the haunted property, as player choices influence the outcome of the story.”
- “Replayability is another notable aspect of haunted property, as player choices influence the outcome of the story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is praised for its engaging lore and overall quality, players have reported significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that can hinder progress and affect gameplay.
- “Great game, great lore, but my only critique would be that it glitches out and you keep getting caught; you have to overcome the glitch to win the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is largely negative, with players reporting a short duration, unappealing visuals, a dull narrative, lack of effective scares, and an overall sense of emptiness after playing.
- “It lasts less than an hour, looks ugly for most of it, and has an incredibly boring story. It offers no good scares and leaves you feeling empty.”