Secrets of the Haunted Mansion

A Gigantic Waste of both Time and Money. I spent 20$ on this game. I understand that this game is this developers first project on Steam, and so I will temper my review with that in mind. However, one thing I need to point out right away is that the first large review that this game has was ABSOLUTELY and WITHOUT QUESTION written by AI like ChatGPT and is almost certainly a friend of the developer or the developer themselves. Also all of the reviewers seem to know each other? I imagine that none of the reviews on this game may be legit as of this writing. This game is a lot of things and none of them are good. The music is absolutely brain numbing and often at times annoying in the worst ways imaginable. Everything in this game first off, is way too dark to see anything but don't worry you have your trusty torch which will run out of FUEL and then you'll be left mostly in almost abject darkness. The puzzles so far as I have seen are key hunts with strange object manipulation mixed in. The game also frequently uses the "walk here to trigger this" events constantly so you'll be walking back and forth and things will change for no explainable reason. One room was really really fun. …

Unremarkable horror indie that is not fun to play because of engine’s limitations. Trying to write about a plot in these horror games feels like copying and pasting because they all follow the same pattern. You play a nameless man whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and the only intriguing spot nearby is a creepy-looking home that is always possessed or occupied by something strange. This one fits into a typical sea of generic horror games where shortcuts have been taken because of a lack of experience or budget. As is usually the case, the UI is based on a template that is used in numerous other games. Its key characteristics are a beating heart that represents health, placeholder text for all items, and the same buttons and items. Some effort is demonstrated by the addition of distinct piece of text, although everything is still referred to as "paper". The worst aspects of this template, and the one that ruin all the fun, are the flashlight and lighter, which require batteries and lighter fuel to work. I can tell you from experience that this always makes games unplayable because you will lose all sources of light if you’re a player who takes time to enjoy and ex…

An Unforgettable Horror Puzzle Adventure! I recently had the spine-tingling pleasure of playing a horror puzzle game that left me absolutely awestruck. From the moment I started playing, I was completely immersed in its eerie world of mystery and suspense. If you're a fan of both horror and brain-teasing puzzles, this game is an absolute must-play. First and foremost, the game's atmosphere is nothing short of remarkable. The developers have truly mastered the art of creating a tense and foreboding environment that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire experience. From the dimly lit, decrepit hallways to the hauntingly realistic sound design, every detail has been meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of dread and anticipation. The puzzles in this game are a true highlight. They are cleverly designed to fit seamlessly into the narrative, making you feel like an active participant in solving the mystery. The difficulty level strikes a perfect balance, offering a challenge without becoming frustrating. Each puzzle felt unique and well-thought-out, and I found myself genuinely excited to uncover the next clue or riddle. The storyline is another strong point. It's…

appears to be a broken game. bad save points. don't buy this useless game. It was fine until you get to where you need to open a safe. finally figured out the safe puzzle but it didn't open even though it says open. figured i needed to not set off the alarm and redid a large portion because the auto saves are in horrible spots, still didn't work. thought okay maybe you need to go back to the actual door that had the note. nope...at least i got this on sale. don't waste your money on this game or this developer.

“Secrets of the Haunted Mansion” is a game that provides an exciting and mysterious answer. The graphics are essential and the sound and atmosphere are amazing. The gameplay is the key to the mystery and the mystery to the alternative, which makes the game extremely addictive. The plot is fascinating, the characters are well developed. I recommend this game to all lovers and puzzlers

The ONLY thing this game has going for it is the ambience. The puzzles are terrible; either extremely obvious (a bright red book you pull out from a sea of plain brown ones) or so obscure as to be extremely frustrating. Most of the time you're wandering around in dark, and you can't adjust the game's brightness. There are no signs that something is interactable except your tiny reticle dot turns into a tiny circle when directly over the (usually tiny) item. When you solve a puzzle or gain a clue, there might be an auditory cue to indicate *something* happened, but nothing to indicate what changed or even where to look. Add to this a terrible autosave system, no manual save options, and the tendency to abruptly take massive damage with no warning, this game is almost unplayable. Don't waste your money.