House of 1000 Doors: Serpent Flame
- May 23, 2019
- Five BN
Get on Steam"House of 1000 Doors: Serpent Flame" is a thrilling adventure game where you, as Kate, travel back in time to different epochs to gather elements for a machine that can destroy ancient, destructive serpent gods. Explore stunning locations, solve puzzles, and beat mini-games while unraveling a captivating story full of imagination and intrigue. Can you save mankind from annihilation? Find out in this gripping adventure.
Reviews
- The game features an engaging story and well-designed gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
- Puzzles are moderately easy and the hidden object scenes are well-crafted, providing a satisfying experience.
- The graphics and atmosphere have improved, with a rich visual presentation that enhances immersion.
- The shift to a sci-fi theme and changes in character design have disappointed some fans of the original series.
- Some puzzles and mini-games feel repetitive, and the hint system is often needed due to illogical elements.
- The cutscenes and voice acting can be dated and awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
- story22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story across the series is generally praised for its engaging and well-crafted narratives, with many players appreciating the character development and varied gameplay. While some found certain themes or chapters less appealing, the overall consensus highlights a strong storyline that effectively fills in previous plot holes and maintains player interest. However, there are occasional critiques regarding the clarity of certain plot elements and the quality of visual storytelling in bonus content.
“The story this time around is, in my opinion, especially engaging and I truly enjoyed following the characters that I have come to know.”
“It has an amazing story and gameplay.”
“Love the storyline of all 3 games in this series.”
“Plus, the plot seemed out of place for a game like this.”
“The bonus level has an absurd story; I am not sure if I got it.”
“Although they used more videos to tell the story, the quality when it comes to rendering is blurry.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its thematic richness and ability to enhance the atmosphere, drawing comparisons to iconic soundtracks like that of Blade Runner. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, some players noted a lack of background music in certain areas, suggesting that players might want to supplement it themselves. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive experience, despite some minor shortcomings.
“There's great music and plenty of twists and turns to keep your interest.”
“In summary, this game is very well made and encompasses the player with rich visuals, music, and sounds.”
“But it's sorely lacking in background music, so you might want to bring your own.”
“The style is the same, going through doors and solving puzzles, but the music is more thematic than relaxing this time.”
“The atmosphere is amazing, reminiscent of the original Blade Runner (referring to the soundtrack).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received positive feedback for their full HD widescreen presentation and improved art quality, contributing to an immersive experience alongside strong music and sound design. Overall, players appreciate the visual enhancements and commend the artwork as a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“In summary, this game is very well made and encompasses the player with rich visuals, music, and sounds.”
“The biggest thing I noted in this game is that the quality of the art graphics has improved, and the voice acting as well.”
“Good story, good graphics; I would recommend all games in this series.”
“The graphics are finally FHD widescreen.”
“The biggest thing I noted in this game is that the quality of the art graphics has improved.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging story, well-designed puzzles, and extensive content, offering players a rich and immersive experience.
“It has an amazing story and gameplay.”
“Neat storyline, great gameplay, neat puzzles!”
“Long story, lots of gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing dissatisfaction over significant changes in character designs that they find undesirable.
“There were some major changes in character designs that are kind of undesired.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, drawing strong comparisons to the original Blade Runner, particularly in its evocative soundtrack.
“The atmosphere is amazing, reminiscent of the original Blade Runner, especially the soundtrack.”
“The game's environment immerses you completely, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you stop playing.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes during cut scenes that prevent any further actions.
“The game is incredibly buggy; it crashed during a cutscene and now I can't perform any other actions.”
“Frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
“I experienced multiple stability issues, including random freezes and crashes that ruin the gameplay.”
