The Horror Of Salazar House

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The Horror Of Salazar House is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by TORTURE STAR VIDEO and was released on October 15, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Horror of Salazar House" is a gothic, point-and-click adventure game with Virtual Boy style graphics and rotoscoped cut-scenes. As reporter Elisa, investigate the abandoned mansion of a missing author and uncover its haunting secrets. With multiple endings, customizable color palettes, and available in multiple languages, can you solve the enigma of Salazar House or will you become its next victim?

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 262 reviews

story50 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro art style that enhances the horror atmosphere, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
The multiple endings and engaging narrative provide good replay value, making it worthwhile to explore different outcomes.
The sound design and music effectively contribute to the tension and overall creepy vibe of the game.

The chase mechanic can become tedious and frustrating, as the enemy often appears too frequently, hindering exploration.
Some puzzles are overly simplistic, and the game may feel short for players looking for a more in-depth experience.
The English translation has several grammatical errors that can lead to confusion regarding gameplay mechanics and story elements.

story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Horror of Salazar House" is a compelling blend of horror and emotion, featuring a journalist's investigation that unfolds into a tragic narrative with multiple endings. While some players found the writing to be simplistic, many appreciated the depth provided by environmental storytelling and context clues, which enhance the overall experience. The game's retro aesthetic and atmospheric sound design complement its intriguing plot, making it a memorable short horror adventure.
- “The story is surprisingly pretty interesting and there are 8 different endings you can unlock.”
- “A nice little horror game, made by one guy from Chile, and it tells a really compelling story anchored on some historic context; the uber retro aesthetic works wonders and makes everything look uncanny in a good way.”
- “The story is very good for such a short game, and comes a full circle without leaving many loose ends.”
- “Looks interesting, but there isn't much to do and what little story there is is rather generic.”
- “The story is also rather boring and not very interesting to engage in.”
- “It's all standard stuff; I went into this game looking for a story, however, and was quite disappointed when I was done with it because this game has failed to have the depth and lore that I expected it to have.”
graphics
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic retro art style that effectively enhances the horror atmosphere, with many players praising its simplistic yet evocative pixel art and monochromatic color schemes. While some reviews note that the visuals may lack detail and consistency, they generally contribute to a creepy and immersive experience, making the game appealing to fans of old-school aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, complementing the game's sound design and storytelling.
- “The visuals had me hooked and the sound design had me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The artwork is well done and the landscapes, though few, were elaborate and mysterious.”
- “The graphics are simple, but effective; the audio works well, and it's a good intro level point-and-click adventure.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game looks great with its color palette and fairly detailed pixel art, but the art style of the game lacks consistency and switches between a weird anime-inspired design to something more improvised and original every now and then.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of point-and-click mechanics, exploration, and puzzle-solving, set within a horror context that includes hiding from a roaming enemy. While the atmosphere and art style are praised, many players find the chase-and-hide mechanics frustrating and lacking in tension, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel tedious and simplistic. Overall, the game is considered worth trying for its low price and engaging story, despite its mechanical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay consists of moving around a somewhat small house and solving different puzzles to get different endings.”
- “The game has a great chase/hide mechanic that uses the game's color palette and music to fantastic effect.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but fresh and put a nice spin on the cat and mouse gameplay some horror games have.”
- “This ghost-chase-and-hide mechanic ruins the entire experience for me.”
- “The getting chased and having to hide mechanic is more annoying than scary, so playing this feels like a chore.”
- “You never know where the enemy is, so there’s always a chance that on the way to either a hiding spot or a save point, or just careful exploration, you will turn the corner and immediately get hit, making the whole mechanic pointless.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
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The music in "The Horror of Salazar House" is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and tension. While some players noted that the tracks can become repetitive over time, many found the soundtrack to be memorable and fitting for the horror theme, with clever use of silence and ambient sounds during key moments to heighten suspense. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience, complementing its charming pixel art and engaging story.
- “The music sets a great mood.”
- “The soundtrack was also a joy to hear throughout my time playing it.”
- “The puzzles will leave you thinking but aren't beat-your-head-against-a-wall challenging, and the art style and music blend perfectly to create a thrilling horror experience.”
- “Wasn't a huge fan of the music after a couple of hours though.”
- “Audio is mostly a single looped melody (except on enemy spawn where music stops and changes to creepy ambient sound).”
- “There's a bunch of great tracks that you hear while playing, but every so often when an enemy appears the music stops and changes to this droning noise which fills you with some dread, knowing your doom might be just around the corner.”
atmosphere
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, effectively combining retro graphics, eerie sound design, and clever visual aesthetics to create a tense exploration experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the way the environment evokes a sense of dread, with many noting that the atmosphere enhances the overall horror experience despite some mechanical limitations. Overall, the game's ability to maintain a chilling and engaging atmosphere is a standout feature that resonates with players.
- “The atmosphere is off the charts, I loved it!”
- “Great visual aesthetic, consistently keeps the horror atmosphere, and tells the story it wants to very well.”
- “The visuals and audio design alone created a wonderful atmosphere and sense of dread.”
- “The audio adds atmosphere but may annoy you if you don't like three simple melodies constantly looped.”
- “Unsettling graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere can be very unsettling at times even with the retro graphics, and the chase sequence mini games are actually fun.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, particularly due to frequent enemy encounters and repetitive mini-games. While some appreciate the charm and engagement of the gameplay, many feel that the trial-and-error mechanics and excessive room navigation detract from the experience, especially in the later stages. The balance between challenge and frustration seems to tip towards the latter as the game progresses.
- “They were tedious and just flat out annoying.”
- “The monster chasing you is way too frequent and the mini-game to avoid it is tedious and half-baked.”
- “The enemy encounters get tedious after a while.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching and heartwrenching narrative, particularly noted in the impactful dog-man puzzle and the overall story that evokes strong feelings. While some reviewers found the setting and narrative depth lacking, the combination of simple puzzles, unique atmosphere, and heartfelt storytelling contributed to an authentic and wholesome experience. Overall, the game successfully delivers emotional weight through its visuals, music, and multiple endings.
- “Very elegant, achieves a lot with a little, can pack quite an emotional punch.”
- “Amazing horror game that has a great visual art style with interesting puzzles and a story that is both scary and emotional.”
- “A touching, sad, and interesting story with catastrophic consequences all around the house you explore.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its engaging story and multiple distinct endings, with players noting that the easy-to-learn mechanics enhance the experience. With eight different endings, many find the game unsettling yet fun, making it worthwhile to revisit for a fresh experience each time.
- “The game has a great story that any player can understand without having to uncover all the secrets. The mechanics are easy to learn, and the multiple endings provide excellent replay value.”
- “The game is scary, fun, and there's a ton of replay value considering there are 8 endings.”
- “There are enough endings for good replayability, and each of them is distinct and interesting enough to be worth going back and playing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its self-aware and tongue-in-cheek style, contributing to its overall charm and enjoyment. Despite some pacing issues, players find the blend of fun and creepy elements enhances the experience, making it a memorable debut for the developer.
- “As it's the developer's debut game, I think it's a great first entry, and I would love to see more based solely on the art, colors, audio, and the fun self-aware and tongue-in-cheek humor.”
- “Despite the annoyance of having to spend so much time waiting around, the game was a blast and exudes charm, humor, and a frightening, creepy aura that was really awesome to dive into.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and a confusing design that detracts from the overall experience, despite its short length and appealing art direction.
- “While the game is short and the art direction is entertaining, the glitches and obtuse nature of the game make it a confusing mess.”

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5h Average play time

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The Horror Of Salazar House is a survival survival game with horror theme.

The Horror Of Salazar House is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 3 hours to finish. On average players spend around 5 hours playing The Horror Of Salazar House.

The Horror Of Salazar House was released on October 15, 2020.

The Horror Of Salazar House was developed by TORTURE STAR VIDEO.

The Horror Of Salazar House has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Horror Of Salazar House is a single player game.

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