Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie, Puzzle, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
- Developers: Glitchy Pixel
- Publishers: Glitchy Pixel
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror (2014)
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game for PC/Mac/Linux, developed by Blazing Griffin and released in 2014. The game follows the story of Henry B. Knight, a ghost who is trying to scare the tenants out of his house so he can finally have some peace in the afterlife.
The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player controls Henry as he moves around the house, interacting with objects and scaring the tenants. Henry can use a variety of abilities to scare the tenants, such as making objects move, turning off lights, and even possessing them.
The tenants are all unique, and each one has their own set of fears. The player must use Henry’s abilities to scare each tenant in a way that is specific to their fears. For example, the player may need to turn off the lights to scare a tenant who is afraid of the dark, or they may need to make a painting fall off the wall to scare a tenant who is afraid of heights.
As the player progresses through the game, they will learn more about Henry’s past and the reason why he is haunting the house. The player will also encounter a variety of other ghosts, each with their own unique story to tell.
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a well-crafted puzzle game with a charming art style and a fun sense of humor. The game is challenging but fair, and the player is always rewarded for their cleverness. The game is also quite replayable, as there are multiple ways to scare each tenant.
Overall, Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a great choice for fans of puzzle games and horror games alike. The game is challenging, fun, and full of charm.
Gameplay
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is played from a top-down perspective, and the player controls Henry as he moves around the house, interacting with objects and scaring the tenants. Henry can use a variety of abilities to scare the tenants, such as:
- Telekinesis: Henry can move objects with his mind, which can be used to startle tenants or to block their path.
- Lights: Henry can turn lights on and off, which can be used to scare tenants who are afraid of the dark or to create shadows that Henry can hide in.
- Possession: Henry can possess tenants, which gives him control over their bodies. This can be used to scare other tenants or to perform actions that Henry cannot normally do, such as opening doors.
The player must use Henry’s abilities to scare each tenant in a way that is specific to their fears. For example, the player may need to turn off the lights to scare a tenant who is afraid of the dark, or they may need to make a painting fall off the wall to scare a tenant who is afraid of heights.
As the player progresses through the game, they will learn more about Henry’s past and the reason why he is haunting the house. The player will also encounter a variety of other ghosts, each with their own unique story to tell.
Development
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror was developed by Blazing Griffin, a small independent game studio based in the United Kingdom. The game was developed over a period of two years, and it was released on PC/Mac/Linux in 2014.
The game was inspired by classic horror films such as Poltergeist and The Shining. The developers wanted to create a game that was both scary and fun, and they felt that the pixel art style was the perfect way to achieve this.
Reception
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror was met with positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its charming art style, its clever puzzles, and its sense of humor. The game was also nominated for several awards, including the Independent Games Festival Award for Excellence in Visual Art.
Legacy
Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a well-crafted puzzle game with a charming art style and a fun sense of humor. The game is challenging but fair, and the player is always rewarded for their cleverness. The game is also quite replayable, as there are multiple ways to scare each tenant.
Overall, Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a great choice for fans of puzzle games and horror games alike. The game is challenging, fun, and full of charm.
Review Score
8.5/10
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