The Mystery of Devils House

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The Mystery of Devils House is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by AMAXANG GAMES and was released on May 11, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Mystery of Devil's House is a 2D Horror Action Platformer based on the story of the Haunted house called William's House located in Massachusetts investigated by The Ghostbuster Crew: International.

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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique retro 2D pixel art style that evokes nostalgia and charm.
It offers a decent amount of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The atmosphere is relatively scary for a pixel game, providing some enjoyable moments.

The gameplay suffers from significant technical issues, including clunky controls and performance problems.
Many players found the game to be unfinished, with broken achievements and a lack of polish.
The story and overall gameplay experience were described as boring and uninspired.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a retro 2D pixel platformer/shooter that is based on a true story, featuring a complex narrative with multiple characters. However, the lengthy opening text can be overwhelming for players, potentially detracting from the initial intrigue of the plot. Overall, the game offers a rich storyline that engages players despite its cumbersome introduction.
- “This is supposed to be based on a true story, which was intriguing.”
- “First, the opening text that sets up the story is a gigantic wall of text that made my eyes bleed.”
- “The mystery of Devil's House is a story-driven retro 2D pixel platformer/shooter.”
- “There is also a surprising amount of plot in the game involving several characters.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, including jerky movements and frustrating interactions, such as getting stuck in doors. Many users found the overall experience to be boring, despite some recommending the game with reservations about its gameplay quality.
- “But the actual gameplay and mechanics were poor.”
- “Apart from these serious issues, the gameplay itself is pretty bad; jumping up and down is way too jerky and sudden, and you get stuck in doors temporarily as you jump through.”
- “The dialogue is awful, and overall gameplay was boring.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the 2D platformer are criticized for appearing incomplete and suffering from balance issues, with a dissonant mix of pixel art styles. Many users find the retro 2D pixel graphics unappealing, noting that the resolution is limited to a 4:3 ratio, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are pretty bad; retro 2D pixel graphics never look good, which is why the professional industry stopped using them in the 1990s. Additionally, the resolution is capped at a 4:3 ratio.”
- “The 2D platformer appears incomplete, with balance issues, and the mixing of pixel art styles and scale adds a noticeable level of dissonance.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many users expressing a strong need for performance patches and tweaks to improve gameplay.
- “It is in desperate need of performance patches and optimization tweaks.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that achieving certain milestones in the game involves significant grinding, with some achievements being particularly tedious and requiring completion in a single playthrough. Additionally, there are reports of broken achievements that further complicate the grinding experience.
- “A few broken achievements, and the working ones are very grind-heavy.”
- “Some of the achievements require extensive grinding and seemingly must be completed in a single playthrough.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for being surprisingly eerie and unsettling, especially considering its pixel art style, which adds a unique layer of tension to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is surprisingly eerie for a pixel game.”
- “The game creates a haunting ambiance that keeps you on edge.”
- “The atmospheric design immerses you in a world filled with tension and suspense.”
- “The atmosphere is relatively scary for a pixel game.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension needed to engage players.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's engine, reportedly the same as that used in the developer's previous title, has been criticized for being buggy and lacking smoothness, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The engine, apparently the same used in the developer's Smashing Pumpkins game, is buggy and not that smooth or fun.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy lacks traditional progression and logic, yet it contributes positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as a playful element, suggesting that the developers have intentionally infused comedic moments into the narrative, potentially hinting at a larger series centered around the ghost-busting crew's adventures.
- “One can imagine the developers toying with the idea of making a series of games about this ghost-busting crew's cases, and they definitely throw in some humor.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects are described as basic yet effective, successfully creating an eerie atmosphere that complements the game's overall tone.
- “The music and sound effects may sound basic, but they create an eerie atmosphere that fits the game well.”
- “The music and sound effects sound basic but provide enough of an eerie feel that I would say fits well.”