House of 1000 Doors: Serpent Flame

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

House of 1000 Doors: Serpent Flame screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story16 positive mentions

character development1 negative mentions

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 rich visuals and a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The shift to a sci-fi theme and changes in character design have disappointed some fans of the original series.
Some mini-games and puzzles feel repetitive, and the hint system is overused due to confusing logic.
The cutscenes and voice acting can be dated and awkward, detracting from the immersion of the game.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The story across the series is generally praised for its engaging and well-crafted narratives, with many players enjoying the character development and varied gameplay. While some found certain chapters, particularly those with a space theme, to be less appealing, the overall premise and plot progression are considered strong, with improvements noted in addressing previous plot holes. However, there are mixed feelings about the quality of storytelling in bonus levels, which some found confusing or poorly rendered.
- “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.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The game's music is generally praised for its thematic depth and ability to enhance the atmosphere, drawing comparisons to the iconic soundtrack of Blade Runner. While the soundtrack is described as nice and engaging, some players feel it lacks sufficient background music, suggesting that players might want to supplement it themselves. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive experience, complementing the game's visuals and puzzles.
- “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 music is more thematic than relaxing this time.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing, reminiscent of the original Blade Runner (referring to the soundtrack).”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their full HD widescreen presentation and improved art quality, contributing to an immersive experience enhanced by rich visuals and sound. Reviewers highlight the overall artistic quality and recommend the game series for its compelling graphics and storytelling.
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging story and well-designed puzzles, offering a lengthy and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of a neat storyline with great gameplay mechanics, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Neat story line, great gameplay, neat puzzles!”
- “It has an amazing story and gameplay.”
- “Long story, lots of gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting its striking resemblance to the original Blade Runner, particularly in its evocative soundtrack. This creates a captivating and immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is amazing, reminiscent of the original Blade Runner (referring to the soundtrack).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with multiple users reporting crashes during cut scenes that prevent any further actions.
- “Buggy, crashed at cut scene and no longer allows any other actions.”