Haunted Manor: The Last Reunion > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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Heebie- Jeebies!!!!

PostedJune 22, 2018

2020moonlanding

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Eipix has done a great job on this one. First of all the opening scene of a colossal creepy mansion amid a stormy battering sea sets the mood perfectly for a spooky reunion amongst old friends! I just finished this game a few days ago and I found it to be outstanding and satisfying. I highly suggest playing the game with a sheet over your head with a flashlight to enjoy this one to the max. ...Show more

Eipix has done a great job on this one. First of all the opening scene of a colossal creepy mansion amid a stormy battering sea sets the mood perfectly for a spooky reunion amongst old friends! I just finished this game a few days ago and I found it to be outstanding and satisfying. I highly suggest playing the game with a sheet over your head with a flashlight to enjoy this one to the max. Bravo! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE THE LAST HAUNTED MANOR BUT IS IT WORTH THE WAIT?

PostedJune 22, 2018

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have to say that I loved the last Haunted Manor game, Painted Beauties, released in 2014 and developed by the originator of the series. If you have read my reviews you have probably guessed that I am a HOPA game junkie. I currently own a library of over 1300 games, all from BFG, and around 99 percent of those games are HOPA. Yes, I own and have played every HOPA game release since they first ...Show more

I have to say that I loved the last Haunted Manor game, Painted Beauties, released in 2014 and developed by the originator of the series. If you have read my reviews you have probably guessed that I am a HOPA game junkie. I currently own a library of over 1300 games, all from BFG, and around 99 percent of those games are HOPA. Yes, I own and have played every HOPA game release since they first came into existence. This being said, I have a fair amount of experience with the genre.

EIPIX has done a great job in being faithful to the original games but somehow The Last Reunion seems dull and plodding with most of the fun removed by all of the tedious little bits we must find in the beginning of the game with little forward momentum to show for it. IMHO, the clamoring for difficult games has not been positive because I feel that most of the fun has been removed. Although the story was well-told, it didn’t come together quickly enough.

In order to stretch the gameplay, the dullness at the beginning sabotaged the intent and, I daresay sales of the game, because many gamers fell by the wayside before the demo ended. This seems to be a pattern with this developer as of late because at one time I loved every game from EIPIX. I want a game that holds my interest, and although the game is definitely better after the demo, it isn’t enough to generate a 5-star rating from this reviewer. It seemed as if most of the HOPS were loaded onto the back of the game with the beginning being mostly hunt and seek little odds and ends to get something to open so we could proceed. It is my hope that this wonderful development team will one day go back to its roots and develop games that are interesting and fun to play.

If you are intrigued by the game and want to purchase it, I would definitely recommend the CE because I found that I was not able to solve a couple of the puzzles, that couldn’t be skipped, so that I could actually move forward. Even though the game is less than a 5-star for me, it is worth playing and some of you might even love The Last Reunion. Happy gaming! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Man eating house

PostedJuly 6, 2018

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

1- a high school reunion that takes place in a house entirely surrounded by water and fog would not be my choice for a reunion with friends
2- a reunion with only 6 in attendance is more like an intimate party than a "reunion"

If you can put aside the above, this is a really good game. The artwork is excellent and not whitewashed. This is a house enshrouded in fog, so it looks blanched. Aside ...Show more

1- a high school reunion that takes place in a house entirely surrounded by water and fog would not be my choice for a reunion with friends
2- a reunion with only 6 in attendance is more like an intimate party than a "reunion"

If you can put aside the above, this is a really good game. The artwork is excellent and not whitewashed. This is a house enshrouded in fog, so it looks blanched. Aside from the video cut scenes, which are a bit blurry, everything else is sharp, clear, and well done.

It's a long game with moderately challenging puzzles and even ratio of HOPs. Sleuthing aspect is good, but not always obvious, but Hint & skip allowed even with expert mode game play.

It is a house that devours those who come into its premise, but no blood or gore. Those who enjoy a good challenge would love this game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Better Game Than I Thought

PostedDecember 2, 2018

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I did enjoy this game, although I had difficulty with the storyline. As others have mentioned (here as well as in Collector's Edition), the premise has such possibility, and there were moments I thought this a great game but they were short lived. Still, it is a good game,fairly true to a 1956 class reunion, with some great plot twists. I like the adventure aspect of this game.

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I did enjoy this game, although I had difficulty with the storyline. As others have mentioned (here as well as in Collector's Edition), the premise has such possibility, and there were moments I thought this a great game but they were short lived. Still, it is a good game,fairly true to a 1956 class reunion, with some great plot twists. I like the adventure aspect of this game.

There is some inconsistency in the game play, and I found the puzzle instructions often confusing but that that may be down to me. Eipix puzzles are always involved and often fascinating. There are more HOPs at the end of the game but as I prefer adventure to hidden objects, I liked that. It is a game I will play again.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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nothing extraordinary

PostedJune 29, 2018

Dinnin

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

pro:
- Story line is very nice
cons:
Gameplay is not so good and seems a little old.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Haunted Manor: The Last Reunion

PostedJune 24, 2018

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fromFt. Lauderdale

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I Found the game not to be very interesting, the game within when not fun but boring and confusing.

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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IT'S APPETITE IS GROWING STRONGER

PostedJune 23, 2018

pennmom36

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Fun Factor

1 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

1 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The original Haunted Manor games were "old-school" but cool, and I own every one of them. Unfortunately, the dev who created the first 3 games has passed into virtual HOPA heaven, and now the "big guys" have taken over and ruined the once epic, Haunted Manor. At least the Collector's Edition version has Hidden Owls to search for in each scene, which is the only interesting feature offered.

I ...Show more

The original Haunted Manor games were "old-school" but cool, and I own every one of them. Unfortunately, the dev who created the first 3 games has passed into virtual HOPA heaven, and now the "big guys" have taken over and ruined the once epic, Haunted Manor. At least the Collector's Edition version has Hidden Owls to search for in each scene, which is the only interesting feature offered.

I must admit, I was really intrigued by the storyline of a class reunion as a scavenger hunt that takes place in the Covington Mansion located on a remote island. The possibilities were endless, and the sky was the limit to create an epic plot, but ultimately they failed to create a masterpiece. I was immediately disappointed in this game, the endless pointless conversations, bland hazy graphics with very little detail, a painstakingly turtle-speed camera pans that can't be sped up, and worst of all, some of the brightest, cheeriest "haunted manor" rooms I've ever seen. What a shame, if the game's plot doesn't match visually, there will be a huge disconnect, making it difficult to relate, and it did! This game has a very similar storyline to Tales of Terror: House on the Hill, but at least that game has creepy graphics!

The Hidden Object Scenes are unappealing and make no attempt to hide the objects. It's impossible to miss the objects when there are only 10-15 objects to look at. There are Interactive List finds, Silhouetted Shape finds and Picture finds in the demo itself, and of course, in the Collector's Edition version, each scene has a Morphing Object to discover.

The Mini-Games are actually not bad, but the instructions are very confusing at times. I did enjoy the skull & bones mini-game after the demo, but I've played that particular game a hundred times before in a hundred different games. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Drag horizontal and vertical sections to restore the picture.
2) Connect lines from the inner disc to the X spots w/o crossing.
3) Use directional arrows to guide icons to highlighted slots.
4) Swap discs to match the clue shown.

The Collector's Edition version has 8 Wallpapers, 8 Concept Art pictures, 9 Music Soundtracks, 8 Movie Video Cutscenes, 17 re-playable Hidden Object Scenes, 15 re-playable Mini-Games, a Souvenir Room for 20 souvenirs, 13 Achievements to earn, 11 HOP Morphing Objects, 3 Collectible Cats, 36 Hidden Owls, 5 Main Chapters +Bonus Chapter.

HAUNTED MANOR SERIES LIST
Title***Standard Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Lord of Mirrors (April 9-2010) 3.8
2-Queen of Death (December 23-2011) 4.3
3-Painted Beauties (June 22-2014) 2.9
4-The Last Reunion (June 22-2018) n/a

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I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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For Very Young or inexperienced Players Only

PostedJune 30, 2018

peanutlee33

fromMichigan

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

It looked interesting enough at the start but then it turned boorish. Nothing at all creepy or extraordinary, and the time between hints and continue drags horribly. There is no reason for things to "ghost out" seconds in-between hints and continued play. I fully expected this to be one of the ultimate legit Haunted Hause HO games, but it doesn't deliver. And very 70s-ish for a reunion that is ...Show more

It looked interesting enough at the start but then it turned boorish. Nothing at all creepy or extraordinary, and the time between hints and continue drags horribly. There is no reason for things to "ghost out" seconds in-between hints and continued play. I fully expected this to be one of the ultimate legit Haunted Hause HO games, but it doesn't deliver. And very 70s-ish for a reunion that is allegedly supposed to be present day. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Glad I didn't pay full price

PostedJune 25, 2018

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fromOcean Shores, WA

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Good grief, I can't think of 1 thing good to say about this game. I've played some rotten tomatoes but this one takes the cheese.

Slow, boring and one of those games you have to jump all over the place to complete a simple task. Transporter map is totally useless and I just used the hint to transport around and around and around until I just couldn't take anymore of the game and deleted ...Show more

Good grief, I can't think of 1 thing good to say about this game. I've played some rotten tomatoes but this one takes the cheese.

Slow, boring and one of those games you have to jump all over the place to complete a simple task. Transporter map is totally useless and I just used the hint to transport around and around and around until I just couldn't take anymore of the game and deleted it.

Voice overs and characters were just awful. Scenes and HOS were dark and the mini games/puzzles...well don't get me started. I purchased this without demo because the original reviews were 5 star. I was certainly duped by that. I would give it a 1 star but I really dislike the word "hate". I wish BF would come up with another word for 1 star like "really a loser". Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Not Worth The Time

PostedJune 27, 2018

ioannia

fromSan Francisco, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

2 / 5

Storyline

1 / 5

Complete disappointment. Graphics, storyline, puzzles all substandard. Was a relief to finish after skipping through unchallenging and cartoonish scenes. And the dialogue and characters made me cringe. Totally predictable, waste of time and credits.

I don't recommend this game.

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