The House

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The House is a single player survival management game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by EdoartGames and was released on October 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The House is a new PC horror video game focused on solving environmental puzzles, taking you to a house full of secrets and dark magic that will make you shiver in fear!The game will be divided into multiple parts that will clarify and complete the game's story, and will be added via free updates that will greatly improve the gaming experience. We will make every effort to resolve any game-related…

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Atmosphere, graphics, and jump scares are highly effective and create an immersive horror experience.
Developer is responsive and has patched many bugs after player feedback, improving gameplay.
Puzzles offer some variety and the sound design enhances the creepy ambiance.

Game contains numerous bugs including save file issues, crashes, and problematic locker mechanics making it sometimes unplayable.
Some puzzles are basic or feel like brute force and the storyline is minimal or unclear.
Mixed camera controls and inconsistent gameplay elements reduce overall polish and player experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, effectively immersing players in the action. While early versions had bugs that impacted playability, many have since been fixed by the developers. Unique mechanics like the locker system add variety, though some lingering bugs remain an issue for certain players.
- “The game wastes no time plunging you into the heart of the action, and the fast-paced gameplay kept me hooked every step of the way.”
- “With its fast-paced gameplay, heart-stopping scares, and immersive atmosphere, it's a game that will leave you breathless and begging for more!”
- “Compared to the early gameplay, the developers have fixed a lot of bugs mentioned in other reviews.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie, immersive, and intense experience, enhanced by stunning graphics and effective lighting. Despite some bugs affecting playability, the spine-chilling environment and heart-pounding scares create a captivating and thrilling ambiance.
- “From the moment I stepped foot into this spine-chilling mansion, I was gripped by its eerie atmosphere and heart-pounding intensity.”
- “The house is a visual feast for the eyes, with stunning graphics and atmospheric lighting that create an immersive and terrifying experience like no other.”
- “With its fast-paced gameplay, heart-stopping scares, and immersive atmosphere, it's a game that will leave you breathless and begging for more!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their stunning visuals and atmospheric lighting, creating an immersive and terrifying experience. Despite some bugs affecting playability, the game's atmosphere and graphical quality stand out as major strengths.
- “The house is a visual feast for the eyes, with stunning graphics and atmospheric lighting that create an immersive and terrifying experience like no other.”
- “If they patch it and fix the bugs that make the game unplayable, then I would recommend it, because the atmosphere, graphics, and jumpscares are on point.”
- “And let's talk about the visuals—wow!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally seen as weak or nearly non-existent, with some users criticizing the random and purposeless jump scares. However, a few players found it compelling and engaging enough to stay invested throughout.
- “The game delivers a compelling story that kept me invested until the very end.”
- “Full of bugs, puzzles are very basic, jump scares are thrown randomly with no purpose or connection to the story.”
- “Story almost non-existent.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent bugs preventing smooth gameplay and progression.
- “I've dropped an hour and a half into this game and couldn't even beat it because the game is too buggy.”