The House

About

The House is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Konsordo and was released on July 1, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

In "The House", you explore an old detached house you intend to buy, only to discover it's filled with evil. A malevolent force, the "master," haunts the house and will stop at nothing to kill you. As you uncover the house's dark secrets, you must find a way to defeat the evil or become its next victim. The house may be a portal to other dimensions, and you have the power to change your fate and prevent terrible events. Brace yourself for a chilling atmosphere full of fear, mystery, and danger.

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Single-Player

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and builds tension effectively.
Some players found the jump scares amusing and entertaining, especially in a group setting.
The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for those willing to try it out.

The lighting is excessively poor, making navigation nearly impossible once light sources run out.
The jump scares are often seen as cheap and repetitive, detracting from the overall horror experience.
The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and a lack of clear instructions, leading to frustration for players.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
63%
The game's story is widely criticized for being nearly nonexistent, with many reviewers noting a lack of coherent narrative and backstory. While some argue that a strong story isn't essential for a horror game, the attempts at storytelling here are deemed poor and lacking purpose, leaving players feeling unengaged. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful or compelling story experience.
- “The backstory for this game is nearly nonexistent.”
- “It's basically a collection of jump-scares while you're sent on a linear mission through a house.”
- “I am okay with a horror game lacking a story, but I am not okay with a story lacking a point.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as good, with an eerie feel that enhances the experience; however, it lacks in scare factor and suffers from issues related to lighting that can hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the overall ambiance, others criticize the execution, suggesting that the dark settings may be a cover for graphical shortcomings.
- “I thought the atmosphere and overall eerie feel was good.”
- “As for the scare factor, it definitely has an atmosphere, I'll give it that.”
- “Graphic and atmosphere is good but the gameplay itself is garbage.”
- “Judging by the drive and then walk up to the house, I'm unsure if it's this dark to create an 'atmosphere' or to cover up rough-around-the-edges models that seem to pop in and out of the landscape.”
- “As for the scare factor, it definitely has an atmosphere; I'll give it that.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being frustrating and poorly designed, with low-quality visuals and sound effects that fail to create a scary atmosphere. Players report issues such as running out of resources quickly and encountering typos, which detract from the overall experience and make it difficult to progress.
- “I would love to be able to say more than 'it's terrible' but I couldn't get beyond 10 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The game is based on poor screamers (low-res 2D pictures appearing briefly) and random sound effects, so it's not scary after a few minutes of gameplay.”
- “Typos in menu screens, poor quality gameplay (ran out of matches within the first 5 minutes and couldn't discover how to continue), and a dreadfully rendered intro sequence.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a generally unstable experience. While some players find humor in the issues, the overall sentiment indicates that the game's stability is a significant concern, especially as it is still in alpha development.
- “The game contains numerous bugs and glitches.”
- “It's a buggy game, but still in alpha; I am enjoying it though, I even laugh at the bugs.”
- “The game suffers from glitches and a poor storyline, making it quite disappointing.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unintentional and often stemming from its poor execution, such as bad textures and awkward translations. While some players find it amusing when viewed without seriousness, others feel that the humor fails to elevate the overall experience, leading to frustration rather than laughter.
- “Those are bad in a funny way.”
- “From the badly wrapped textures to the Engrish that gives you brain hemorrhages, there isn't much good to say about the game outside the first few times the random jump scares worked. Then they became annoying... that and the game is funny as hell once you stop trying to take it seriously.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the good atmosphere and visual quality, others criticize the overall execution, describing it as horrible and lacking depth. The gameplay is deemed unsatisfactory, overshadowing the positive aspects of the graphics.
- “Horrible graphics, no story, worst intro I've ever seen, and the only thing you do is walk around and look for something you can use for light.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished and uninviting.”
- “I was really disappointed with the visuals; they look like they belong to a game from a decade ago.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the variety of choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Some games offer different character paths or branching storylines, enhancing the incentive to revisit the game. However, a few users noted that certain mechanics can become repetitive over time, potentially diminishing the overall replay value.