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House of Velez

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
81% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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House of Velez is a single player survival puzzle game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Dark Room Games and was released on October 24, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

House of Velez is a horror game based around stealth/puzzle elements. It emphasizes sneaking, running and hiding mechanics to surpass obstacles rather than combat. The game features a "Focus Mode" that allows you to see your pursuers' field of vision and hearing radius, while also monitoring your own noise levels. Another feature is "Heart Rate Suppression" that restricts movement, but allow…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
story9 positive mentions
gameplay11 negative mentions
  • Exceptional atmospheric horror with a strong nostalgic vibe reminiscent of classic 90s survival horror games.
  • Highly detailed, creative, and gruesome death animations that enhance the game's unsettling mood.
  • Impressive voice acting, especially for the protagonist, which adds depth and emotional weight to the story.
  • Frustrating and clunky gameplay mechanics, particularly the heartbeat suppression stealth system which many found tedious and difficult.
  • Very short game length with the story split into parts, which some felt could have been combined for a better experience.
  • Lack of accessibility features such as subtitles and no keyboard/mouse support, limiting usability for some players.

  • gameplay

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 42% negative mentions

    The gameplay in this game is widely regarded as frustrating and clunky, particularly due to awkward stealth and breath-holding mechanics that many find tedious and stress-inducing. While the game shows ambition and strong atmospheric elements, its core mechanics often detract from the experience, leading to unintended difficulty spikes and a loss of suspense. Despite these flaws, some players appreciate the survival horror style and recognize the gameplay's potential within an indie project.

    • “This game genuinely had me stressed out during a lot of the stealth sections because the stealth mechanic is tight.”
    • “Mechanically, the game is ambitious for an indie project, though not without imperfections.”
    • “With a playtime of roughly five hours, House of Velez – Part 1 feels like the opening act of a larger descent, introducing its world, mechanics, and conflicts while intentionally leaving numerous threads unanswered.”
    • “Feels like I'm giving myself arthritis every time I have to use this terrible mechanic.”
    • “It's a very short game that gets dragged out due to the insanely clunky controls and terrible game mechanics which are responsible for most of your unintended deaths.”
    • “In particular, the breath-holding mechanic is just frustrating—it's not enjoyable gameplay-wise to have to press three buttons while maintaining a 120 bpm rhythm.”

  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its dark, sad, and haunting narrative, enriched with creative death scenes, strong voice acting, and immersive atmosphere. Many find it deeply meaningful and well-written, with fragmented environmental storytelling that builds intrigue and emotional depth. However, some note the game ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players eager for the next installment.

    • “Notes, journals, and environmental storytelling reveal a fragmented but intriguing picture of what Victor uncovered—and what it cost him.”
    • “Dark Room Games succeeds in crafting an experience that is haunting, oppressive, and unforgettable, marking the beginning of a story that promises even deeper horrors yet to come.”
    • “I'll still play it, because I find the story well written, way much more than what horror movies are showing us today.”
    • “Also, the game ends right in the middle of the story and part 2 is not available as of writing this review.”
    • “For the sake of the art and story just save yourself the anguish of fighting with a clunky game that feels and looks like a PS2 title forced through a bad emulator and watch the walkthrough free on YouTube.”
    • “Also, the father's voice acting feels like it breaks the seriousness of the story in the gameplay.”

  • atmosphere

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a thick, suffocating, and haunting atmosphere that effectively delivers psychological horror and intense immersion. Players consistently praise its unique, unsettling mood, enhanced by brutal enemies, eerie voice acting, and high-quality visuals, which overshadow occasional frustrating mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is widely regarded as the game's greatest strength and a key factor in its gripping, unconventional appeal.

    • “It builds up a thick atmosphere and presents to you a disturbingly cruel form of evil that seeks to destroy you in various graphic ways.”
    • “The atmosphere is suffocating; the enemies are so brutal and voice acting so otherworldly that the game feels cursed.”
    • “House of Velez – Part 1, developed and published by Dark Room Games, is a bleak and uncompromising entry in the survival-horror genre that foregoes action-heavy conventions in favor of psychological pressure, strategic stealth, and a steadily suffocating atmosphere.”
    • “It certainly gets frustrating at times when you aren't sure whether to hide or run, as some sections seem like hiding sections but actually require you to hide before rushing to the nearest exit, but the atmosphere, story, characters, and overall immersion kept me from getting annoyed to the point of quitting.”
    • “The atmosphere is suffocating; the enemies are so brutal and the voice acting so otherworldly that the game feels cursed.”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their retro, PS2-era style and disturbing, creative visuals that strongly contribute to the horror atmosphere and intense mood. While some technical issues and usability quirks exist, the authentic, graphic, and surreal art style effectively supports the game's unsettling tone and detailed death scenes, drawing comparisons to classic horror aesthetics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

    • “It builds up a thick atmosphere, and presents to you a disturbingly cruel form of evil that seeks to destroy you in various graphic ways.”
    • “Tbh the game is short but it has so much lore and as someone who enjoys horror games I really like it, it's 4/5 for me (+1 extra for the old graphics like PS2 era, I like these themes).”
    • “The visuals are disturbing and creative which is nice to see.”
    • “Has some technical jank, but it actually works ridiculously well with its graphics style.”
    • “Graphic and stomach churning, irritating puzzles and riddles.”
    • “While I enjoyed the impressive voice acting and retro Resident Evil-esque aesthetic of House of Velez, the gameplay itself was incredibly tedious and removed the element of suspense and horror from the game entirely.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding in the game tedious and repetitive, which diminishes the suspense and horror elements. While some mechanics like the heartbeat system add tension, others, such as stealth, are seen as frustrating rather than engaging.

    • “While I enjoyed the impressive voice acting and retro Resident Evil-esque aesthetic of House of Velez, the gameplay itself was incredibly tedious and removed the element of suspense and horror from the game entirely.”
    • “Shitty stealth mechanic that just became a tedious thing to do.”
    • “I think the heartbeat system is a good idea but it sort of straddles the line between tension inducing and tedious.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its beautiful and fitting soundtrack that complements the saddening story and pays homage to Hellraiser. Voice acting, especially by the main character Lily Velez, is well-received, though some users feel the audio processing could use slight polishing. Overall, the sound design is solid and enhances the game's atmosphere.

    • “10/10, beautiful soundtrack, saddening story, and great homage to Hellraiser.”
    • “Solid music and sounds, and the voice actress playing the main character Lily Velez did a great job.”
    • “Good voice acting, music, and effects; though I think they could use some polish processing-wise.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that hinder progression and cause frustration despite repeated attempts.

    • “I tried several things, and endured unskippable cutscenes like 10+ times over just to try and get past the buggy part, and couldn't achieve anything other than wasting a couple of hours of my life.”
    • “Buggy”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of dark, gory elements that may appeal to some teenagers, though it risks being misunderstood. Additionally, quirky character design choices, like the protagonist's fashion-forward style and amusing crouching pose, add a lighthearted, playful touch.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through multiple routes, hidden lore, and varied endings, encouraging players to revisit it despite its short length.

    • “Despite its relatively short length, its replay value comes from exploring different routes, uncovering hidden lore, and experiencing alternate outcomes.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's emotional impact is heightened by realistic voice acting, making cut-scenes feel cinematic and deeply immersive.

    • “Her voice acting was so real that some cut-scenes made me feel like I was watching a film.”
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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
1-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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House of Velez is a survival puzzle game with horror, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for House of Velez include indie and female protagonist.

House of Velez is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing House of Velez.

House of Velez was released on October 24, 2017.

House of Velez was developed by Dark Room Games.

House of Velez has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked House of Velez for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

House of Velez is a single player game.

Similar games include Alone in the Dark, The Medium, The Evil Within, SILENT HILL f, Song of Horror and others.