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WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER

PostedSeptember 30, 2017

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from"I hope that was a fake scream for the audience, otherwise I need to hurry"......right after I check out the newspapers article on the bulletin board, solve a few puzzles, and snoop around outside first!

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Fun Factor

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The Ghost Seekers have invited a special guest host on their latest paranormal investigation of the Alexander Valentine Hotel. Rachael Collins didn't have to pull any strings to have her cousin join the team however, because James is certainly no stranger to the paranormal field, especially when it comes to Haunted Hotels! By the time James arrives, the entire team has disappeared, and he soon ...Show more

The Ghost Seekers have invited a special guest host on their latest paranormal investigation of the Alexander Valentine Hotel. Rachael Collins didn't have to pull any strings to have her cousin join the team however, because James is certainly no stranger to the paranormal field, especially when it comes to Haunted Hotels! By the time James arrives, the entire team has disappeared, and he soon realizes that this Hotel holds many secrets, and even more haunted ghosts. The XV Hotel gained a seedy reputation long before it became a Hotel, dating back to 1927, when the entire Valentine family was found viciously slaughtered! Now James is left with no choice but go it alone, to save his cousin from the Evil Inside!

I was a tad bit disappointed with this 15th edition of one of my favorite series, Haunted Hotel. I own every game in this series, including the 3 original Haunted Hotel games that are only available in Standard Editions. I was disappointed that after the last 2 incredibly epic storylines, they took a step backwards, with just a run of the mill plot. I still love this game, but it pales in comparison to the last two games in the series. The second disappointment I have with The Evil Inside, is that for some reason, these devs decided to offer a stupid gimmicky device called Patrick, an acronym for Paranormal Activity TRacker & Interactive Computing Kernel. Why oh why, oh why did they have to do this to my beloved Haunted Hotel???????

At least they didn't mess with the CE bling, HH never disappoints, because I can count on the fact that they offer some type of Morphing Objects, and always in the game locations NOT within the HOP's which is a feature I loathe.There are also 20 hidden Puzzle Pieces that will form 4 different Screensavers when all have been found. There are also hidden Collectible Business Cards to find as well the usual Achievements to earn etc.

The Hidden Object Scenes vary with each one, with Interactive List Finds, Interactive Silhouetted Shape Finds, Listed Items that uncover Fragments, and one of my personal favorites, where you move objects two at a time, to Match 2 of the same items hidden within. There isn't an alternate to the HOP's, but they are fairly well done HOP's.

The Mini Games are all doable, although a few of them are fairly time consuming. Below are brief descriptions of some of the games you'll encounter during the demo:

1) Reveal only the symbols that are shown on the left by flipping tiles, clicking on one tile may affect others.

2) Use Patrick to scan the scene for 7 orbs that can't be seen with the naked eye. (this is me shaking my head <<O>>)

3) Move the knobs on Patrick to focus the image. <<0>>

4) Align the image shown on Patrick with the correct location in the scene. <<0>>

5) Place metal pieces on the disk so that all of the cells are filled, using the rotation button to correct the angle of the pieces.

6) Use directional arrows to guide the ball through the maze.

7) Restore the image by moving horizontal and vertical puzzle strips on Patrick's screen.

8) Find 7 more hidden orbs using Patrick <<0>>

9) Swap adjacent tiles to restore the image shown on Patrick.

10) Swap adjacent tiles in yet another Patrick game <<0>>

11) Direct arrows so that the 3 balls will land on the top spaces at the same time.

12) Move picture pieces into the correct spots using arrows to rotate the pieces that will rotate each time they move over a circle.

13) Move the tiles to adjacent empty slots to reveal the compartment.

HAUNTED HOTEL GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Collector's Edition Release Date***Average Rating

1-Haunted Hotel (SE only March 2008) 2.9
2-Believe The Lies (SE only January 2009) 2.7
3-Lonely Dreams (SE only September 2010) 3.2
4-Charles Dexter Ward (June 10-12) 3.9
5-Eclipse (October 10-13) 4.1
6-Ancient Bane (May-29-14) 3.9
7-Death Sentence (December 18-14) 4.1
8-Eternity (April 25-15) 3.7
9-Phoenix (August 20-15) 3.7
10-The X (November 12-15) 4.3
11-The Axiom Butcher (April 30-16) 4.1
12- Silent Waters (September 17-16) 3.7
13-The Thirteenth (December 24-16) 3.6
14-Personal Nightmare (May 25-17) 4.1
15-The Evil Inside (September 30-17)

This Collector's Edition has 10 Wallpapers, 10 Concept Art pictures, 4 Music Soundtracks, 19 Achievements to earn, Collectible Business Cards, 25 Morphing Objects, 20 hidden Picture Fragments that give you 4 different Screensavers when complete, a Secret Room, 12 replayable Mini Games, 15 replayable Hidden Object Puzzles, a built in Strategy Guide and a Bonus Chapter to return to the Hotel, assuming you make it out alive! Enjoy your stay! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Not for the faint of heart!!

PostedOctober 1, 2017

scoobydoo2272

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

The spooky hotel and and eerie surprises keep you guessing on the edge of your seat! The graphics are awesome and the story line lends to the overall gaming experience. Love this game series!!!

I recommend this game!

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Just 2 observations

PostedOctober 2, 2017

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this is just my observation...i own all of the Haunted Hotel games...even the Charles Dexter Ward origin of the Masterpieces we see today

this game is no exception it is a masterpiece...but the last few games i noticed there is a new voice over for James which kinda bums me out because you get used to a certain voice for a certain character

but the main observation is James lacks his ...Show more

this is just my observation...i own all of the Haunted Hotel games...even the Charles Dexter Ward origin of the Masterpieces we see today

this game is no exception it is a masterpiece...but the last few games i noticed there is a new voice over for James which kinda bums me out because you get used to a certain voice for a certain character

but the main observation is James lacks his trademark hat...that hat has become an extension of James himself

i may get to invested in games but some things shouldn't change and these are 2 of the things that should not have changed...the hat being the more important aspect

Please give James back his hat...its sad seeing him without it...it's like if Sherlock Holmes lost his hat, trench coat, and pipe...they are a part of the character himself

also if possible change his voice back...i know that may be impossible just if you can i know myself and im sure other devotees to the series would appreciate it Show less

I recommend this game!

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Good !!

PostedOctober 1, 2017

EzgiMelody

fromOslo

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I Liked it, it is good but Somehow Scenario ( Storyline ) can be a bit different I think. Thank you Elephant Games and Big Fish.

I recommend this game!

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Super game

PostedOctober 15, 2017

domicol

fromFrance

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Wonderful game with plenty of soc , attractive mini games , good and understandable story , all the fun you could want , very recommended .

I recommend this game!

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WHAT AWAITS YOU IN THE BONE ROOM?

PostedSeptember 30, 2017

1955raven

fromPelzer SC

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

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5 / 5

IN THIS SPINE TINGLING NEW HAUNTED HOTEL ! THE DEMO ONLY LEFT ME WANTING THIS GAME!

I recommend this game!

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Really Great Game

PostedJanuary 11, 2018

Kimmycoo

fromVirginia USA

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I loved this installment into the Haunted Hotel series. The bonus material is the reason I bought the Collector's Edition. I loved finding the picture pieces, the morphs and the collectibles. I cant leave out the achievements too. I love when the achievements are objects in a room.

This game was very nicely set up. Great mini games and I loved the HOS where you match objects. Great story ...Show more

I loved this installment into the Haunted Hotel series. The bonus material is the reason I bought the Collector's Edition. I loved finding the picture pieces, the morphs and the collectibles. I cant leave out the achievements too. I love when the achievements are objects in a room.

This game was very nicely set up. Great mini games and I loved the HOS where you match objects. Great story line-modern and current-ghost hunting.
I highly recommend. A nice long game too! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Hours of entertainment

PostedNovember 8, 2017

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fromAnchorage, AK

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I found this game to be just the right amount of challenge for late night playing.

I recommend this game!

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IS YOUR HOME ON LEY LINES?

PostedOctober 5, 2017

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REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

I quite enjoyed the game. There's plenty to do in each scene and it had a certain amount of creepiness to it. The main game is about James trying to find and rescue Rachel and the bonus is about James and Rachel helping her colleagues' ghosts to RIP. There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advance and Hardcore modes of play;
* Interactive ...Show more

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

I quite enjoyed the game. There's plenty to do in each scene and it had a certain amount of creepiness to it. The main game is about James trying to find and rescue Rachel and the bonus is about James and Rachel helping her colleagues' ghosts to RIP. There is:

* Voiceovers (with dialogue);
* Casual, Advance and Hardcore modes of play;
* Interactive map;
* Achievements Room;
* P.A.T.R.I.C.K to help you;
* 25 morphs and 20 picture pieces in game and bonus.

The graphics are good. Its quite darkish and grey but I feel that it added ambiance to the game. There are plenty of scenes to explore and lots to do.

Sound is good and the music is orchestral.

The hidden object games are interactive straightforward, silhouette and finding 6 pairs. These are easy to do and each one only takes a few minutes.

There are a good variety of mini-games - some of which are slightly harder. I enjoyed doing these and played them all. None are too hard or frustrating which would make you want to skip them.

There are 25 morphs and 20 picture pieces to find throughout the game and bonus. These are very easy to spot, however a hand comes over them anyway, so no chance of missing any.

You have P.A.T.R.I.C.K which is a gadget you use to help you find hidden places. Each time you use it, you will play a mini-game - like rotating tiles, etc. One of them was quite tricky which took me a while to conquer.

At the end of the game you have a Secret Room where you need to find 4 cameras, 8 EVP recorders, 12 ghosts, 16 skulls, 20 Valentine's Portraits and 8 P.A.T.R.I.C.K trackers. This took me 11 minutes to find them all. Can you beat that? Bet you can.

All up the game, bonus and extras took me about 4 hours or so during the course of the week. Its not a difficult game to play, so you can just chill out and play without too much thought process.

Overall, not a bad game. Happy playing fishes. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Creepy Ghost Hunt

PostedSeptember 30, 2017

nariiska

fromOntario Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

You are invited to a ghost hunt and end up with much more than you bargained with.This next chapter is creepy as you move around and hop's and mini games are great. Although this chapter isn't as scary compared with other chapters you still will enjoy the game.

I recommend this game!

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