Mishap: An Accidental Haunting
- February 11, 2010
- Virtual Prophecy Entertainment
Get on Steam"Mishap: An Accidental Haunting" is a hidden object game where players help the Burtons clear their haunted dream home of unfortunate ghosts. Investigate rooms, solve riddles, and assemble custom ghostcatchers to play minigames and unravel the ghosts' mysterious fates. This beautifully illustrated game also features in-game comics that reveal connections to the peculiar paranormal investigator, Milton Hobblepop.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and well-designed scenes that are visually appealing.
- It offers a unique twist on the hidden object genre with animated elements and creative object designs.
- The gameplay includes a variety of mini-games and riddles that add depth and engagement beyond typical hidden object tasks.
- The game has strict clicking mechanics that can be frustrating, as it punishes players for misclicks with intrusive ghost appearances.
- There are no achievements, and the game is no longer available for purchase, limiting its accessibility.
- The music is repetitive and intrusive, leading some players to turn it off entirely.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story of "Mishap: An Accidental Haunting" revolves around Brock and Kelly Burton, who discover their dream home is haunted, leading to a comedic adventure. While the narrative is simple and lacks depth, players can uncover more through diary entries scattered throughout the game. Ultimately, the story is lighthearted and concludes with a happy ending and a minor plot twist, though many players found it unengaging over time.
“Mishap: an accidental haunting, while not being the plot of the year, is really pleasant; indeed, everything is treated with a tone of comedy.”
“Storyline: Brock and Kelly Burton have bought the house of their dreams only to discover it is full of ghosts.”
“Each of the four rooms in each of the eight levels has a letter or notebook to add more depth to the story.”
“The story is very basic.”
“I stopped caring about the story after a while.”
“The short animation at the end is a happy ending with a little plot twist, what little plot there is to twist.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever and ironic humor, particularly through the amusing biographies and pun-filled names of the ghosts, such as "Allan Bonds, Super Spy." Reviewers appreciate the subtlety and wit of the humor, noting that it enhances the overall experience and adds a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay.
“The ghosts have all an ironic biography and met their end in a funny way.”
“Ghost busting with all the wry, punned humor of many parodies in a top-notch hidden object game that is well worth full price.”
“I enjoyed all the subtle humor found everywhere in the game.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a fitting soundtrack for each location, but it is criticized for being on a short, repetitive loop that can become intrusive, leading some players to turn it off or lower the volume. Overall, while the quality of the music is appreciated, its repetitiveness may detract from the experience for some users.
“The soundtrack is also good and very fitting to each location.”
“The music is on a very short loop and it's so intrusive that I ended up just turning it off.”
“There is a repetitive loop of music for each scene, so if that is a bother, turn off or down the volume.”
“Geez, what a music 'puzzle'.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around hidden object mechanics, featuring a list of items to find, along with elements of ghost busting, riddle-solving, and boss battles. While it offers a structured experience, players accustomed to more adventurous casual games may find it repetitive and lacking in variety.
“There are four aspects to the gameplay: 1) hidden object list finds 2) ghost busting 3) solving a riddle and 4) 'battling' the master/boss ghost.”
“That's the main gameplay: a pure hidden object game with a list to clear.”
“It means that people used to adventure casual gameplay will probably get bored quickly.”
“Gameplay: this is a hidden object game, and mostly a hidden object game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for effectively capturing the comedic ambiance of the game, featuring vibrant visuals and a large play area that enhances the experience with engaging object-finding and skill games. Overall, they contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The graphics reflect the ambiance of comedy beautifully; they're truly impressive.”
“The game features a large area across two screens for finding objects, along with engaging end-of-level skill games and nice graphics.”
“The graphics effectively capture the comedic atmosphere, making them very enjoyable.”
