Game Review: The House Series

 

Game Review

This game is a classic game that I used to play when I was younger and recently revisited it not too long ago.

It's called "The House" and there are two parts in the series.

Click below to play both parts for free online!!

The House: Part 1

The House: Part 2

(Goal of the Game)

The house series is a short point-and-click horror game which you are thrown into a haunted house with no background and you have to progress the game by finding clues and information on what's happening in the house. As you progress further and further you will start to unravel the truth behind the house.



(Pros and Cons)

Pros (+)

Atmosphere is insanely strong
The game builds tension without needing action. Just clicking around in silence makes it feel heavy and uncomfortable.

Simple but effective gameplay
You literally just click objects, but the way events trigger makes you feel like you’re uncovering something disturbing.

Great use of jumpscares
Not overused, but when they hit, they hit. Very memorable especially if you played it younger.

Story through environment
No dialogue, but you slowly understand what happened in the house through visual changes.


Cons (-)

Very short experience
You can finish it in like 10–15 minutes once you know what to click.

Not much replay value
After you’ve seen all the scares, there’s not much reason to go back.

Limited interactivity
It’s basically point-and-click with a fixed sequence (no real choices or alternate endings).

Relies on trial-and-error
Sometimes you just click everything randomly until something happens.


(Rating)

I would give this game and 8/10,

I think my rating would be a little biased as I feel I am blinded by nostalgia but I think other people would rate it a 6-7/10.

I would recommend this game if you have some time to spare, its enjoyable and not too long as well!



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