The Mansion

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The Mansion is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Forever Entertainment S. A. and was released on March 31, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Mansion is a psychological horror game that takes you through the dark past of a tormented boy, Alvin, as you explore a mysterious and possibly imaginary mansion. The game features puzzles, eerie atmosphere, and unsettling narratives that unfold as you delve deeper into Alvin's troubled memories. This grim and fascinating adventure promises a unique and chilling experience.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted environment, making it visually appealing.
The puzzles are engaging and provide a good challenge, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The atmosphere is immersive, combining elements of horror and fantasy that keep players intrigued.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
It feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, leaving players with a sense of abandonment and uncertainty about future updates.
The mechanics can be tedious, with slow character movement and cumbersome interactions that detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and atmospheric design. However, several users noted the presence of glitches and performance issues, such as jerky movement and frame rate drops, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these technical problems, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning, movement can be a little jerky at times.”
- “This game is beautiful, and attracted my attention with its cartoony art style.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack together with a mysterious story create the atmosphere of a horror movie.”
- “Lots of weird graphic problems like suddenly being able to take the bolt cutters down the ladder at the tree which you're not meant to do... yep it crashed the game as well as you couldn't drop them or do anything.”
- “Very jerky when turning the mouse, and when I got killed, I fell through the graphics and the game was saved that way.”
- “Etc. I have no aesthetic complaints about it at all!”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it light and poorly integrated, often lacking context and depth. While there are hints of an intriguing narrative that blends horror and fantasy, many feel it is underdeveloped and hampered by frustrating puzzles and translation issues. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but it remains unfinished and disjointed, leaving players wanting more clarity and cohesion.
- “It's a good cross between horror and fantasy, and the story gets more interesting as you play.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack together with a mysterious story create the atmosphere of a horror movie.”
- “I can't wait to see more story and beautiful design work by this amazing team!”
- “The story is ridiculous, and the letters scattered here and there are cringeworthy.”
- “The story itself had potential, but it was squandered by some of the frustrating puzzles or lack of clues on what to do.”
- “I have no storyline telling me why I'm in the mansion in the first place or what the goal is.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and even render puzzles unsolvable. While some players appreciate the graphics and overall design, the prevalence of game-breaking glitches has led many to advise against purchasing it until these issues are resolved. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, overshadowing its positive aspects.
- “I advise against wasting your time and money on this buggy game.”
- “I know the price point is low but to have this many game-breaking glitches in a 1-hour experience is really bad.”
- “Too many unresolved glitches that make it more frustrating than fun.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it beautiful and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience, others feel it can be overpowering or mismatched with the game's themes. Overall, many appreciate the soundtrack for its ability to complement the visuals and create a fitting ambiance, though a few users noted issues with bugs in the demo version.
- “The graphics are wonderful, the music and the atmosphere fit very well, and the puzzles are not too easy but not too hard either!”
- “Game is pretty puzzle heavy, but the artwork and soundtrack are beautiful.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack together with a mysterious story create the atmosphere of a horror movie.”
- “Another gripe would have to be the sound; I turned the music off as it didn't really seem to fit with the game and was overbearing.”
- “Often shifting between whimsical ghosts, painting, and music to maggot-infested basements and cannibalism.”
- “The music is just enough to hang around in the background without being overpowering, and there are no weird silent areas except when you read some documents.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by beautiful graphics, a fitting soundtrack, and a chilling, mysterious story that evokes the feel of a horror movie. Reviewers note that the combination of visuals, sound, and engaging puzzles effectively creates a captivating and immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully establishes a dark and eerie ambiance that enhances the horror elements.
- “The graphics, sound, and the whole atmosphere are very good.”
- “It has a wonderfully chilling atmosphere and makes you wonder exactly what is going on.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack together with a mysterious story create the atmosphere of a horror movie.”
- “Dark atmosphere.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable puzzles and engaging mechanics, though some players find the mechanics tedious and lacking in logic, particularly regarding character actions and the narrative context. The game starts abruptly, leaving players confused about the protagonist's motivations and the dangers present in the environment. Overall, while the graphics and ideas are praised, the execution of gameplay mechanics has drawn criticism.
- “I really enjoyed the puzzles and the gameplay, although I didn't always understand what was happening.”
- “The mechanics of the game are a little tedious but balanced to the required actions of the protagonist.”
- “Another point is, since the game seems to be starting in the middle, it is not really explained what the character is doing in this place, why the dark is a near-instant death mechanic, and why the character is afraid of everything.”
- “As others have mentioned, the mechanics are lacking and the basic logic of holding a lantern in one hand while holding a key or another small item in the other is questionable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to repetitive scripted animations for simple actions, such as opening doors or drawers. While the mechanics are balanced with the protagonist's actions, the constant repetition can detract from the overall experience, especially when experimenting with various objects.
- “The mechanics of the game are a little tedious but balanced to the required actions of the protagonist.”
- “Something as simple as opening a door or a drawer is always accompanied by a scripted scene, making it more tedious than it should be.”
- “It seems like no big deal, but if you're just trying out objects to see what they do, it's really tedious to watch the same animations over and over again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that result in fluctuating frame rates ranging from 40 to 120, indicating a lack of stability and efficiency.
- “Absolute performance garbage fire.”
- “The optimization is terrible; your frames can be anywhere between 120 and 40.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been criticized as lacking depth, with some users finding it unfunny and suggesting that those who enjoy it may need professional help. Overall, the comedic elements appear to be polarizing, with a significant portion of players not appreciating the humor.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character designs are praised for their quality, the reviews do not provide significant insights into character development, focusing instead on the visual appeal and the engaging nature of the puzzles.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the game's monetization strategy could be improved by increasing advertising and media presence, as well as raising the price point.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional depth of the game, noting that certain character behaviors, such as avoiding physical contact, lack clear communication or context, which diminishes the emotional impact and player connection to the narrative.