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House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets

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93%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, stability
93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Five BN and was released on September 5, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Guide Kate Reed as she solves four mind-bending mysteries that take her to worlds she's never imagined in House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets! When the dead cannot find release, the House of 1000 Doors serves as a portal that allows the living to help them.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews
story23 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features an intriguing storyline and captivating artwork that evokes nostalgia for players.
  • Puzzles and hidden object scenes are enjoyable and varied in difficulty, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
  • The game offers a good amount of playtime with a bonus chapter, making it a great value for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from minor bugs and performance issues, including stuttering and unresponsive mini-games.
  • Backtracking can become tedious due to the lack of a fast travel map, making navigation cumbersome.
  • Some hidden object scenes can feel repetitive, and the game may not meet the expectations of players looking for a more modern experience.
  • story
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an intriguing and somewhat dark narrative centered around Kate's quest involving her deceased grandmother and the mysterious Lancaster mansion. While some players find the storyline predictable and not groundbreaking, many appreciate its engaging elements, captivating artwork, and the seamless integration of puzzles that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable, with a mix of horror and adventure that keeps players invested.

    • “Intriguing storyline and captivating artwork.”
    • “Kate's deceased grandmother, Margaret Fox, appears from beyond the grave to send her granddaughter on a life-altering quest to the Lancaster mansion.”
    • “There is a great story line throughout the whole game that makes you actually want to stop and view the cut scenes, not just skip through like some of us tend to do during boring games.”
    • “The story is fairly predictable.”
    • “There is a very loose storyline but I suppose back then it wasn't in the forefront.”
    • “The story was above average, I would say.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their detail and artistic style, effectively enhancing the storytelling experience. While some users note that certain elements, particularly cutscenes, feel dated, many appreciate the improved visuals when settings are adjusted. The combination of graphics, sound, and music creates an immersive atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.

    • “The graphics and the sounds and the music and the visuals all combine together to engross you in the story and to enjoy the gameplay!”
    • “I like the creepy vibe and graphics, and the puzzles are fun.”
    • “The graphics are a little dated now, but still solid (it's mostly the cutscenes; CG just does not age well...). I enjoy this one and the second game (The Palm of Zororaster), but after that, the third one is okay.”
    • “The graphics are incredibly detailed, albeit somewhat gritty and dimly lit in some scenes, to capture the nuance of a dilapidated, aging mansion.”
    • “Fun game and pretty chill; it looked a bit dated at first, but I turned up the graphics settings and it fixed.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the haunting and supernatural elements of the soundtrack, which, along with the sound effects, creates a captivating atmosphere. The combination of soothing train sounds and intermittent music contributes to a relaxed yet engaging environment.

    • “The music is wonderful, and it makes the whole game so relaxed.”
    • “I loved its supernatural feel and the haunting music.”
    • “The music offers a calm playing feel, but be surprised to encounter a few ghosts.”
    • “The graphics, sounds, music, and visuals all combine to engross you in the story and enhance the gameplay!”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by straightforward puzzles and engaging ghost stories that maintain player interest without becoming frustrating or tedious. The overall experience is enhanced by a smooth, casual style that complements the intriguing paranormal narrative.

    • “The ghost stories were all compelling, and I found the gameplay and puzzles to be straightforward and not so cryptic as to become frustrating.”
    • “However, the storyline and gameplay held my attention and never felt drawn out or boring.”
    • “The overall presentation is decent with an interesting paranormal story and smooth casual gameplay.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly tedious due to the lack of a map, which forces them to repeatedly backtrack through expansive areas. This results in a frustrating experience as they search for scattered items, making the gameplay feel more like a monotonous chore than an engaging adventure.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game often makes you go back and forth between various rooms and areas, and while this is typical of every hidden object game, this one got especially tedious because there was no map to allow you to just move instantly between areas.”
    • “Too many items spread out too much into a map that is too big, making this a tedious click-through-screens simulator.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting bugs that cause delays before each click, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “While the idea is good, the game is a bit buggy, making you wait before every click.”
    • “The frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's atmospheric locations and find that it offers solid replayable content, enhancing its overall replayability.

    • “As with Zoroaster, there are lots of great atmospheric locations and some solid replayable content.”
    • “The game has some great atmospheric locations, but the replayable content feels limited.”
    • “While the environments are stunning, I found myself not wanting to replay the game due to a lack of variety.”
    • “There are a few interesting elements, but overall, the replayability just isn't there.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game for its compelling emotional narratives, highlighting the impactful storytelling that resonates with them.

    • “It's a good game with emotional stories.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its impressive and diverse locations, contributing to an engaging experience, along with the inclusion of replayable content that enhances the overall immersion.

    • “As with Zoroaster, there are many great atmospheric locations and some solid replayable content.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally solid, but players have noted minor performance stuttering in certain areas and some vagueness in hidden object scenes.

    • “The only negatives I have against this game are the vagueness of a few items in the hidden object scenes and minor performance stuttering in some areas.”
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House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets was released on September 5, 2019.

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets was developed by Five BN.

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets is a single player game.

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