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Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge

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43%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, graphics
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Crit42 Studio and was released on September 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A cursed collection of 10 retro horror games, each with its own genre and style, from FPS and platformers to turn-based RPGs and arena combat. Play solo or with friends as you uncover the secrets of a forgotten ROM corrupted by time... and something worse.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The anthology features a variety of experimental games, each with unique mechanics and aesthetics, providing a diverse experience.
  • Some games, like Haunted ROM and Shadow Peddler, are engaging and show potential for standalone success, with enjoyable gameplay and atmosphere.
  • The collection offers good value for the price, with multiple games that can provide fun and scares, making it worth a try for horror fans.
  • Many games in the collection are unplayable or poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
  • Several titles suffer from technical issues, such as broken controls and inconsistent gameplay, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • While some games are interesting, the majority do not meet expectations, resulting in a disappointing experience compared to other horror anthologies.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally criticized for being either moderately competent but lacking depth, or severely flawed to the point of being unplayable.

    • “At best, you get a moderately competent game with no real gameplay, and at worst, you get broken, unplayable messes.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth or innovation.”
    • “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the striking aesthetics of the graphics, particularly praising the character design of the protagonist, referred to as "the guy with the cross." The visuals are noted for their distinct style, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning, especially the aesthetics of the character with the cross!”
    • “The visual design is breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every scene feel alive and vibrant.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of Haunted Rom is praised for its intriguing anthology format, featuring a hidden narrative that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the unsettling beauty of the art in "Santa Epistola" and find the storyline in "Hallway Paradox" particularly compelling.

    • “Haunted Room is an interesting game anthology that even includes a hidden story (I noticed this with the hidden in-game terminal).”
    • “I found Santa Epistola to have very beautiful and unsettling art, and the story in Hallway Paradox was really something.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the minigame is highly praised, with users highlighting it as fantastic and immersive.

    • “The atmosphere of this minigame is fantastic!”
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Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge is a casual role playing game with horror theme.

Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge is available on PC and Windows.

Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge was released on September 18, 2025.

Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge was developed by Crit42 Studio.

Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Haunted ROM: The Lost Cartridge is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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