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Realms of the Haunting

PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Linux, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

Forged in the Beginning and protected by the Seven Seals, there lies a place where thought and creation intertwine. The center for all realms of existence, it is the balancing force between good and evil, man and spirit. A focal point for all energies, and the one element that has kept the consuming nature of darkness at bay... Until now.

What works
  • Unique blend of fps and point-and-click adventure
  • Strong atmospheric horror and fantasy elements
  • Engaging story with fmv cutscenes
  • Large explorable environments with puzzles
  • Long playtime and nostalgic appeal
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and outdated controls
  • Repetitive and sometimes frustrating combat
  • Low resolution graphics by modern standards
  • Some illogical puzzles and backtracking
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)

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  • Cold Fear™

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  • Bendy and the Ink Machine

  • Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

  • Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh

  • Dread X Collection 4: The Hunt

  • Evil Tonight

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Realms of the Haunting: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

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