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Editors’ Review

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House of Terror plunges players into a chilling and claustrophobic haunted mansion, immediately establishing a palpable sense of dread. The premise of sneaking past a vengeful granny while searching for a hidden treasure box offers a compelling blend of stealth and survival horror.

The game’s core mechanics revolve around stealth and puzzle-solving, demanding that players carefully navigate the eerie environment. The threat of the ever-patrolling granny creates a constant sense of urgency, where every sound and shadow could spell disaster. Successfully evading her requires patience, observation, and a strategic approach to movement.

Immersive horror marred by potential frustrations

The terrifying levels and immersive horror atmosphere are undoubtedly key strengths, promising visually unsettling environments and spine-chilling sound design that should keep players on edge. To add to the challenge, your primary tool is a weak flashlight that you’ll rely upon to navigate the dark, eerie hallways without making a sound, as that will alert the granny. Furthermore, the game has chilling surprises and obstacles.  

Each creak and clumsy footstep risks discovery by the unyielding granny, escalating into a frantic struggle to stay alive. So stay quiet and hidden. The reliance on a compelling and adaptive AI for the granny is paramount to maintaining the intended suspense. However, the granny’s movements and reactions can become predictable over time, and with that, the core tension of the stealth gameplay evaporates. 

In House of Terror, you must utilize your intellect to evade the granny, all while solving puzzles and uncovering the house’s mysteries to help you reach your goal. The game’s atmosphere successfully gives off an eerie vibe. However, players have commented that the gameplay can be short despite having four different levels, and that it is not difficult and lacks challenges. 

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  • Pros

    • Intense and heart-pounding survival experience
    • Compelling blend of stealth and horror
    • Intriguing treasure hunt mystery
    • Immersive and spine-chilling atmosphere
  • Cons

    • Short gameplay
    • Not too difficult

Bottom Line

A descent into darkness for horror fans

House of Terror presents a concept for fans of survival horror and stealth gameplay. The combination of a relentless antagonist, a mysterious treasure hunt, and a focus on atmospheric tension has the potential to deliver a truly frightening experience. However, be aware that some players found the game's difficulty to be not challenging enough, and that you can easily finish the game. 

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