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Murder House
2020
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Quick resume
A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!
Global score
95/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Authentic ps1-era horror aesthetic
- Strong atmosphere and tension
- Engaging slasher story and characters
- Variety of visual filters and camera modes
- Challenging chase and survival mechanics
Cons
- Short game length
- Clunky tank controls can frustrate
- Some unintuitive puzzles
- Minor bugs and glitches reported
- Limited replay value
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have control over exploration, puzzle solving, and combat or hiding decisions, with options for camera modes and filters enhancing personal freedom."
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Competence3
"The game offers skill challenges through tense chases, puzzle solving, and combat mechanics, though some puzzles are straightforward."
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Competition-4
"Focuses on solo survival horror experience without multiplayer or competitive elements."
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Continuation2
"Short playtime (~2-4 hours) but strong atmosphere and tension encourage replay and engagement."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity3
"Players can customize visual filters and camera modes; exploration and puzzle solving allow some creative problem solving."
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Domination-5
"No social dominance or power dynamics; player faces a hostile AI antagonist alone."
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Escapism5
"Strong horror atmosphere and tension provide immersive escape from real life."
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Expectation-5
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for retro horror games."
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Experimenting2
"Some experimentation with different camera modes and filters; gameplay encourages trying different tactics for survival."
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Exploration3
"Exploration of a confined but detailed house environment with item and clue discovery."
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Expression2
"Customization limited to visual filters and camera perspectives; no character or environment personalization."
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Fantasy4
"Engages players in a fictional slasher horror narrative with supernatural and exaggerated elements."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; strictly solo play."
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Growth2
"Players learn to navigate controls, puzzles, and enemy behavior, though gameplay is not deeply complex."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention due to tension and chase sequences; not suited for passive or background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional relationship building; isolated experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; single-player survival."
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Progression3
"Players collect items, weapons, and keys to progress through the story and unlock new areas."
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Relaxation-3
"Sustained tension and suspense dominate; not designed for relaxation or flow states."
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Sensation4
"Strong sensory stimulation through unsettling visuals, audio, and jump scares."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems present."
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Story4
"Narrative-driven with a clear plot, characters, and horror story progression."
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Strategy3
"Requires planning routes, managing resources, and deciding when to fight or hide."
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Thrill5
"High suspense and fear from unpredictable enemy encounters and chase sequences."
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Value3
"Short length but well-received for price; considered good value for fans of the genre."
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Violence5
"Focus on violent encounters, gore, and brutal kill scenes consistent with slasher horror."
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Survival4
"Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing limited resources, and escaping threats."
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