Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror

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Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Glitchy Pixel and was released on October 20, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game for PC/Mac/Linux, in which you are a ghost named Henry B. Knight. You will scare the tenants currently living in your house, so you can have some peace at last in the afterlife.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and engaging sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a unique puzzle-solving mechanic where players must strategically use limited ghost powers to scare away occupants.
The game is enjoyable for casual gamers, providing a light-hearted and quirky atmosphere with a variety of levels and challenges.

The graphics are considered outdated and lack polish, making the game feel less appealing compared to modern titles.
Many players find the puzzles to be too simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement over time.
The game is criticized for its short length and limited replayability, with some suggesting it should be priced lower given its content.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are subpar compared to older titles, despite being released more recently. The visuals feature a blend of retro 2D characters and simplistic 3D environments, which some find charming, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and not worth the price. Overall, the graphics are described as basic yet possessing a certain quirky appeal.
- “The graphics are a peculiar mix of 2D characters against chunky, voxelly 3D levels.”
- “The adorable visuals are coupled with some equally adorable sound effects of gasps, screams, and Sims-style nonsense.”
- “The graphics are really simple but charming, mixing pixelated characters with 3D objects.”
- “It's basically a ripoff of an older game called Ghost Master from 2003, only this has worse graphics (despite being over 11 years more modern).”
- “The game is rendered partially in 3D which means the developers were capable of doing more modern visuals but they deliberately chose not to.”
- “Despite being 8 years old, with visuals that would look bad for something 18 years old, the developer has no qualms about trying to gouge PC gamers $8 for the kind of thing that can be done in a browser these days.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of charm and simplicity, featuring a variety of powers that ultimately feel repetitive and lack depth. While it is easy to learn and offers some variety, many players find it boring and underwhelming, with basic graphics and animations. Overall, the game provides several hours of playtime, but its mechanics and atmosphere do not justify the regular price.
- “Charming gameplay and graphics.”
- “Graphics and soundwise it’s a very basic game, the gameplay is easy to learn, but offers at least a bit of variety.”
- “Length wise there’s more than enough gameplay to keep you occupied for at least several hours.”
- “It’s enough to forgive concepts that aren’t fully fleshed out or gameplay with rough edges, and that’s exactly what it does for this title.”
- “Yeah, it's a cool idea and I normally love pixelated games, but it's very repetitive and is definitely nothing to do with a horror game (it doesn't even have a creepy atmosphere!). Yes, it gives you a few new mechanics, but the replayability is nil.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple to the point of being boring and the animations are underwhelming.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The music in the game features a unique score for each era, which, while simplistic and repetitive, is generally effective and not overly annoying despite being the only soundtrack for extended periods. While some players find it grating after a few levels, others appreciate its haunting quality and how it complements the game's puzzles and story progression. Overall, the soundtrack is considered good but may wear thin for some players over time.
- “Nice soundtrack, simplistic and repetitive but effective and not annoying art, awesome puzzles and good concept with a nice progression of the story for a game so based on its puzzles!”
- “The music is perfect with haunting, exorcist-like tunes.”
- “Each era has its own musical score too, and while that might sound a little grating as it's the only music you'll hear for 15 levels, I've yet to become overly annoyed by the music.”
- “The music is okay, and there is one track for each era.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story of "Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror" revolves around a vengeful protagonist seeking to scare away unwanted guests from his mansion, blending elements of tragedy and revenge. While the narrative is simplistic and somewhat repetitive, it effectively supports the game's puzzle mechanics and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre. Overall, the story is engaging enough to enhance the gameplay, though it could benefit from a touch more humor.
- “Nice soundtrack, simplistic and repetitive but effective and not annoying art, awesome puzzles, and a good concept with a nice progression of the story for a game so based on its puzzles!”
- “Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game that aims to scare people out of their condos in that old mansion. The protagonist of the story is hell-bent on scaring and freaking out his unwanted 'guests'.”
- “For a fan of the specific genre 'play evil', it surely is enjoyable. The story of the protagonist is tragic enough to build up feelings of sweet revenge.”
- “For a fan of the specific genre 'play evil', it surely is, also it might please some nostalgia aficionados. The story of the protagonist is tragic enough to build up some feelings of sweet revenge.”
- “Not really as humorous as it could have been, and the story is lacking.”
- “Poltergeist: a pixelated horror is a puzzle game that has set its aim on scaring people out of their condos in that old mansion. The protagonist of the story is hell-bent on scaring and freaking out his unwanted 'guests'.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, particularly regarding the noise ability that inconsistently teleports players to different rooms, leading to frustration during puzzles.
- “The game is buggy, especially the noise ability that moves people to different rooms. It's so inconsistent with who it calls to the room, making it annoying in some puzzles.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of the game unexpectedly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is rated as average, suggesting that while there are some elements that encourage players to return, such as varied gameplay or multiple endings, it may not be compelling enough to keep players engaged for extended periods.
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing evolution of NPC appearances through the decades, adding a comedic touch to the gameplay. Additionally, some physics glitches contribute to the humor, providing more laughs than frustration.
- “It's also hilarious that as you play along, you go through the decades and the NPCs' looks change.”
- “There are, however, multiple physics problems that are more funny than annoying.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-executed, complementing its setting despite not being focused on horror or creepiness. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, which diminishes its overall impact.
- “Yeah, it's a cool idea and I normally love pixelated games, but it's very repetitive and is definitely nothing to do with a horror game (it doesn't even have a creepy atmosphere!). Yes, it gives you a few new mechanics, but the replayability is nil.”
- “It’s done very well and complements the atmosphere, even though the game isn’t about scary or creepy stuff (the setting, however, is).”

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Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a casual puzzle game with horror theme.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror was released on October 20, 2014.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror was developed by Glitchy Pixel.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a single player game.

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