Iconic gaming brand Atari and developer Orbit Studio have launched their much-anticipated roguelite, Haunted House. Now live on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Playstation 4 & 5, this game promises to be a ghoulishly good time.
Nostalgia Meets Modernity in Haunted House Gameplay
Haunted House is an updated tribute to the OG Atari 2600 game, widely recognized as the original survival horror experience. Just like the classic, the game is a 3D isometric quest set in a mansion crawling with an array of creepy beings. Instead of going all guns blazing, the game favors a stealth approach and challenges players with problem-solving missions. To crank up the difficulty, the roguelite design ensures that the mansion’s rooms change every time players enter.
Meet Lyn Graves: The Adventurous Hero of Haunted House
In the game, players step into the shoes of Lyn Graves, the daring niece of famed treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Lyn explores her uncle’s mansion with her pals, but things take a dark turn when ghouls abduct her friends and hold them hostage. To rescue her friends and her uncle, Lyn must find and assemble pieces of a mystical urn scattered throughout the mansion.
A Spooky Adventure with Random Elements
While navigating haunted hallways and eerie rooms, Lyn faces procedurally generated challenges, altering the mansion’s layout and enemy locations. Whether it’s outsmarting ghastly apparitions or dodging malevolent monsters, players have to adapt quickly. A formidable boss guards each urn piece, making every mission a nerve-wracking experience. Fail, and you’ll have to restart from the mansion’s entrance, facing new floor layouts and enemy placements.
Haunted House Game Features Unpacked
All-Ages Thrill Fest
Haunted House keeps it E-rated, balancing the suspense with a cartoonish art style, primary focus on stealth gameplay, and light combat sequences.
Unlock the Crew
As players help Lyn explore the haunted mansion, they can rescue her friends, who become playable characters. Every friend features unique stats, ensuring a fresh gameplay experience during each run.
Tribute to Atari Classics
For longtime Atari fans, the game boasts collectibles and lore inspired by the original Haunted House and other classic Atari titles.
Stealth is the Name of the Game
Combat isn’t the focus here. Players need to be as sneaky as possible, using the shadows to their advantage and employing traps and items to solve puzzles.
By delivering all these elements, Haunted House provides an all-inclusive gaming experience that respects its roots while embracing modern roguelite features. With its release on multiple platforms, Atari aims to capture the hearts of both old-school gamers and the new generation alike.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
