Release Date: October 12, 2023
A remake of an Atari 2600 horror game, originally released in 2982. Haunted House was developed by Orbit. It's set in the titular mansion, tasking us with avoiding monsters and rescuing our friends.
Haunted House is an action adventure roguelite and a reimagining of a 1982 Atari 2600 game of the same name. It was developed by Orbit Studio.
The game's protagonist is Lyn, a young girl visiting her uncle, legendary treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Once there, she finds his estate overrun by monsters. Lyn's friends are abducted, while her uncle is nowhere to be found.
She must find a way to save them and deal with the beasts - and so, she starts searching for the pieces of a magical urn scattered across the house, which could possibly imprison the monsters.
The game is set in a haunted mansion. The core gameplay consists of avoiding monsters, sneaking past them without getting caught. The player can set traps and distract enemies, avoiding their attacks in case of a direct confrontation. We'll also face many bosses, each of whom guards a shard of the magical urn.
If we fall, we'll respawn at the mansion entrance, while the building's structure and the location of enemies is procedurally generated anew. This makes game different each run. Saving Lyn's friends makes them playable, while all of them have different stats and skills.
Each successful run makes us stronger, as we can upgrade our health, stamina or lantern.
Haunted House is an isometric game, featuring humorous, colorful, cartoonish visuals.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Altered Orbit Studios
Publisher: Atari / Infogrames
Age restrictions: 12+
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Jan Kopacz
June 27, 2023
System Requirements for Haunted House Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
AMD Athlon X4 3.8 GHz / Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB AMD Radeon RX Vega 8, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10 64 bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
AMD Ryzen 3 / Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB Radeon RX 560 / GeForce GTX 1050, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10 64 bit.
Game Ratings for Haunted House Video Game.
Gaming Age: by Chris Dunlap
Haunted House is fun for a while, but it begins to lose it’s charm the further you get into it. The game is okay for a few runs, but you may begin to lose interest quickly and want to stop. It’s a decent remake for sure, though very average overall and just not as compelling or satisfying as other roguelites or even other Atari remakes available.
Cubed3: 6 / 10 by Coller Entragian
Haunted House's task-based exploration and emphasis on stealth offer promising foundations for a compelling gameplay loop. However, challenges with enemy interactions, inconsistent stealth cues, and the occasional lack of reliable hiding options detracts from the overall experience. Refining these aspects could elevate gameplay to its full potential. Its premise may not faithfully represent the Atari 2600 Haunted House apart from the scenes of eyes in the darkness, but overall Haunted House does manage to be a compelling experience on its own.
Worth Playing: 7 / 10 by Cody Medellin
The latest incarnation of Haunted House is fine. The roguelike nature is done well enough, but the relentless enemies and your own fragility mean that some deaths can feel unfair. The same complaint can apply to your inconsistent weapons and tools, but when everything comes together right, the stealth approach can be rather satisfying. While Haunted House isn't exactly a top-tier roguelike, it is good enough that those who are curious about the title should give it a shot.
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