Nowhere House

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"Nowhere House" is a single-player adventure game with an interesting plot, where you try to escape from a mysterious witch's house. The game boasts outstanding gameplay, good graphics, and phenomenal music, but is held back by annoying ads and bugs. The dense atmosphere adds to the overall magical experience. The goal is to find a way out while uncovering the secrets of the house.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,540 reviews

story481 positive mentions

monetization242 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with unexpected twists and turns.
Challenging puzzles that require critical thinking and attention to detail.
Beautiful art style and atmospheric music that enhance the gaming experience.

Some puzzles can be overly complex or illogical, leading to frustration.
Navigation between multiple dimensions can be confusing and disorienting.
Occasional glitches, such as hints not updating or items getting stuck, can disrupt gameplay.

story
749 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its creativity, engaging plot twists, and intricate connections to other titles in the series. Players appreciate the balance between storytelling and puzzle-solving, with many noting the captivating art style and atmospheric music that enhance the narrative experience. While some found the story to be a bit short or confusing at times, the overall consensus is that it offers a compelling and immersive experience that keeps players invested throughout.
- “The story is incredible, and the characters are awesome.”
- “The storyline, the puzzles, the art - everything was amazing.”
- “The story was full of surprises... it really makes me wonder what'll happen next... I'm impressed with your storylines... keep it up 👍”
- “The story was really what made it: the right amount of eerie.”
- “I wish the story was longer because I didn't want to stop!!!”
- “The storyline is multidimensional and rather interesting.”
monetization
283 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with most players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ad placements, which primarily occur only when players opt to watch ads for hints. Many users find the option to purchase an ad-free experience for a small fee to be reasonable, and the overall sentiment is that the game offers a fair balance between free access and monetization through optional ads. However, some players express frustration with the frequency of ads when seeking hints, suggesting that while the system is mostly effective, it can occasionally disrupt the gameplay experience.
- “The fact that you have put so much work and care into this game, while still having it be free and have no in-game purchases is so impressive!”
- “No ads unless you need a hint, which I am more than happy with!”
- “It's an amazing game for puzzles and clues... it's kinda creepy but that's the whole point of the game, would definitely play it a thousand times... what I like about this is there are no ads whatsoever and the art is just a whole different level... it's amazing 😍”
- “I ended up uninstalling this game, frustrated that I played so long and sat through an epic ton of ads for no resolution.”
- “I just find the game forces you to watch way too many ads before giving enough information on what must be done with the next set of items.”
- “Towards the end, I felt like the solutions were a bit too much deliberately obscure, like they were trying to get me to watch ads.”
graphics
226 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful and charming art style, which effectively conveys the tone of the story. Players appreciate the consistency and attention to detail in the visuals, noting that the graphics enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some found the puzzles challenging, the combination of stunning artwork and engaging storytelling has left a lasting positive impression on many reviewers.
- “The art style is beautiful and the story is interesting.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the way the game layout is perfect, the puzzles are precise, and the back stories are astonishing!”
- “The art style is gorgeous, and the overall story is incredible.”
- “The developers have not drawn the graphic for the clue correctly.”
- “Wasn't a terrible idea, graphics were nice, but I couldn't finish it.”
- “Absolute waste of time, cheap and nasty graphics reminded me of a very basic computer game from years gone by.”
music
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the storytelling, while others criticize it for being repetitive and occasionally overwhelming. Some users noted that the music is integral to certain puzzles, which can be frustrating if the sound settings are not properly adjusted. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its charm and mood-setting capabilities, a desire for more variety and control over the music experience is a common theme among players.
- “A huge applause to the creators—the art, the music, everything was amazing!”
- “The story is excellent, and the music suits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The music was top notch, the animations great!”
- “The only reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is because there's no way to turn off just the music.”
- “I wish there was a setting to turn the constant, repetitive music off as it distracted from some of the puzzles.”
- “This is a very good game and I really enjoyed working out the puzzles, but my only criticism is the very repetitive music. In the end, I got frustrated and had to turn it off, and I would prefer a more changing playlist.”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging puzzles, clever mechanics, and smooth controls, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads. While some found certain mechanics confusing or counter-intuitive, the overall experience is described as enjoyable, with a mix of challenging and solvable puzzles that contribute to a compelling storyline. The game's art and music also received positive mentions, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “Stylized with great music and nice gameplay.”
- “The gameplay was so much fun, it is very clever, but not too hard, definitely solvable, with lots of visual cues, in a non-linear style, nice pace.”
- “A fun story, some nice scares, challenging puzzles, and creative gameplay.”
- “However, the convoluted gameplay and the disorienting nature of switching between multiple dimensions, as well as the lack of a proper guidebook (like the ones in the previous entries), made me rate it 4 stars.”
- “I didn't particularly like the gameplay because even with hints, I often couldn't figure out what I was supposed to be doing.”
- “The puzzles are unbelievably convoluted, and the teleporting mechanic is tiresome.”
atmosphere
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its gothic, melancholic, and occasionally creepy qualities, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and cohesive graphics. Players appreciate how the ambient music and art style contribute to a captivating mood, while the limited use of jump scares effectively maintains tension without overwhelming the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and engaging, drawing players into the story and enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- “I loved the gothic atmosphere!”
- “The story is excellent, and the music suits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The graphics, animations, and atmosphere are fantastic.”
- “Under ambient music, one would normally understand background music not contributing to the story but more to set the mood or atmosphere, not at key moments.”
- “I did find though sometimes when you're playing and you're really into the game, the atmosphere gets interrupted by the ads, but other than that, it's a really cool game.”
- “It doesn't cost much to turn off ads (which I'd recommend, otherwise the atmosphere and flow of the game is spoiled), and once you've turned off the ads, there's no in-app purchasing.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent freezing and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress, particularly during cutscenes and specific puzzles. While some users experienced minimal issues and praised the overall gameplay, the prevalence of bugs has led to frustration, with several players needing to restart the game multiple times. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern, impacting the enjoyment of the game for many.
- “The art is fantastic, the music is perfectly chosen, the gameplay is so smooth, no glitches.”
- “There were no glitches, but it was such a good game.”
- “No bugs, no glitches, nothing but utter perfection.”
- “The game freezes on the third cutscene and I was completely unable to progress from there.”
- “The reason I'm giving 3 stars is because I've hit multiple game-breaking glitches which cause the game to not progress.”
- “Unfortunately, the game gets buggy in some areas and I can't advance without having to restart entirely, and I've already restarted twice, so I'm kind of unwilling to continue playing.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players experience a mix of emotions while engaging with the game, ranging from frustration and irritation due to challenging puzzles to feelings of humor and warmth from the absurdity of the characters' situations. The emotional journey includes moments of feeling smart for solving puzzles, as well as a deeper connection to the characters' simple desires, which adds a touching layer to the overall experience. Despite some frustrations, the game ultimately provides a sense of relaxation and engagement that keeps players invested.
- “This one's the funniest game so far to me because the sheer absurdity of being trapped in this house and the characters' monotone dialogue insisting you get their cat or hat is hysterical to me. In retrospect, those things really are all they have left, so it also adds quite a touching feeling to the whole thing too.”
- “Although I did get stuck quite a lot of times, it made me feel that the solution wasn't that obvious, but maybe I was just frustrated for not solving it immediately.”
- “Love the art and the plot. I was irritated with the puzzles, but it made me feel challenged that I didn't stop playing after I downloaded it.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to the confusing layout of the houses and the unintuitive puzzles, which hinder navigation and progress. While some appreciate the in-game travel mechanics, the overall experience is marred by the repetitive and frustrating nature of finding the right rooms and solving puzzles.
- “I love that the in-game travel isn't tedious.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding, as each level up brings a real sense of achievement.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging content, making it enjoyable to progress.”
- “I found the layout of the house a tedious hindrance to play rather than elevating the puzzles.”
- “In particular, trying to find the right room when I knew which one I needed was tedious, given there are three different houses with many doors.”
- “The puzzles were unintuitive and tedious, and the layout was confusing.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging story and appealing designs, highlighting a personal connection between characters that enhances the narrative experience. The integration of puzzles and clues further enriches the gameplay, making the overall character portrayal feel meaningful and well-crafted.
- “I really enjoyed the story and the character designs!”
- “Everything is so fun and well done. I love how you can change the reading time and stuff; the character designs and the witch make it feel like Adria has a personal connection to her, and that's why she got out!”
- “Nice story, the puzzles and clues are well-placed and make sense without being too easy. The art style and character designs are pretty.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity.”
- “The interactions between characters are often one-dimensional, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both unexpected and enjoyable, with players finding jumpscares to be amusing rather than frightening. The cute and funny elements, particularly involving a bunny character, add to the overall charm, while the protagonist's puzzle-solving skills also provide a lighthearted touch amidst the spooky atmosphere.
- “The jumpscares I found to be unnecessary, but hilarious.”
- “I just downloaded the game this evening and I've finished it. The illustration is perfect, I love it! The spookiness is cool 😭👌, but the bunny part is so cute and funny. I had a hard time finding clues for the picklock, but it was fun!”
- “Funny to me is how the main character knows how to solve some of these puzzles to get results.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring smooth performance and appealing art and coloring. The auto-save function is a positive addition, although some players found the jumpscares less effective.
- “The art and coloring are lovely, and the game itself runs smoothly. The auto-save feature is nice.”
- “Overall performance was very good.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its high replayability due to the extensive puzzles it offers, encouraging players to revisit and tackle challenges multiple times.
- “The extensive puzzles included make the game highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”