The House on Usher > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

4 / 5

21 of 21 found this review helpful

From buggy and cobweb-ed to very playable

PostedAugust 13, 2014

Dano312

fromWhitman, MA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management, Mahjong

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This review is for the new Updated version that is much more playable.
Reviewers were correct. When I first bought this game it was full of bugs and spiderwebs (for game play too). Items were near impossible to find and it was creepy dark. The game got a small makeover and is quite fun to play now.
You play a realtor touring a home for evaluation, getting it ready for selling. Rather than your ...Show more

This review is for the new Updated version that is much more playable.
Reviewers were correct. When I first bought this game it was full of bugs and spiderwebs (for game play too). Items were near impossible to find and it was creepy dark. The game got a small makeover and is quite fun to play now.
You play a realtor touring a home for evaluation, getting it ready for selling. Rather than your standard dilapidated house that gets repairs in order to get it sold, you only need to clean it from bugs and webs etc. This is only a minor part in the game. The real task is to find/earn objects by various means, for which to use in your moving along, advancing to other sections of the home. Too, you must uncover the underlying reason for strange eerie things happening throughout the residence. Pretty straightforward.
The game is just a tad short, but first time through you will need to find out what each collected item is used for. I will play it again. Show less

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

19 of 21 found this review helpful

Creative first effort.

PostedJuly 17, 2014

sartasia

fromAt the edge of reality

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Swimming against the tide here I suppose. I found this game quite a refreshing change from the mind numbingly simple H0S that the genre has devolved into. The clues were imaginative and humorous. The story line was light and off center with clues subtly given. I do agree that some lighter scenes were needed a few times. And being able to move directionally would have been preferable to clicking an ...Show more

Swimming against the tide here I suppose. I found this game quite a refreshing change from the mind numbingly simple H0S that the genre has devolved into. The clues were imaginative and humorous. The story line was light and off center with clues subtly given. I do agree that some lighter scenes were needed a few times. And being able to move directionally would have been preferable to clicking an arrow. Some of the insects were beyond me to find but that is part of what made this enjoyable to me...the challenge. Something that doesn't occur with much frequency anymore. The game was short and I did find the ending a tad abrupt. But that being said...
Kudos to the devs for attempting something fresh. Good first try!! I look forward to the next offering.

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I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

53 of 77 found this review helpful

Nice game

PostedJuly 15, 2014

GEmory

Rare time that I disagree with the majority. I like this game and find it a nice change from the dark games usually offered. The items are small, but so far I've found everything but one cleaning item on the garage tool board. I've been through the downstairs and the upstairs bedroom and bathroom and haven't had any glitches or problems figuring out what to do.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

43 of 74 found this review helpful

Not the Usual !

PostedJuly 14, 2014

_Cinder1

fromOhio

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Match 3, Brain Teaser, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Breath of fresh air ... a little bit of everything and good enough to keep my interest for more than a few minutes!!!

I recommend this game!

+12points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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HAS ANYONE PLAYED TO THE END?

PostedJanuary 17, 2017

ROCKIN40

fromSalina, KS

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Family, Hidden Object, Large File, Mahjong, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I agree with every review on this game. But I'm not a quitter and am trying to reach the end of the game. But I actually have 3 playing options to choose from and I'm playing on the easiest "more easier" difficulty level. Also you can actually click a whole bunch of times before the screen darkens for a couple of seconds = you lose money. I have found every bug and cobweb and some other creepy ...Show more

I agree with every review on this game. But I'm not a quitter and am trying to reach the end of the game. But I actually have 3 playing options to choose from and I'm playing on the easiest "more easier" difficulty level. Also you can actually click a whole bunch of times before the screen darkens for a couple of seconds = you lose money. I have found every bug and cobweb and some other creepy things which got me extra bonus money in each accessible rooms and mirrors. I completed all the extra rooms I could find. Now I'm stuck with a few inventory items I can't find a place to use them. I can not access the walk-in closet off of the master bedroom, the pointer arrow is still green on the map. And there is a un-named room on the north west corner of the house that I can't figure out how to access. So has anyone played to the end of this game? Do I get to sell the house? Do I find out what's haunting it? Or is this just the end??? I am enjoying this game. I like the funny things they say and I like the not so direct clues, even though they are persistent and you have to remember if you already completed them or not. I will check out the help pages on this game, so I can finish it, then review again. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Don't Give Up On This Game Too Soon

PostedJuly 14, 2014

pennmom36

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management, Puzzle

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I barely made it through the first tutorial (still got a tutorial in hard mode) on the first scene. How dreadful and archaic is this game? But I kept playing, just to be fair, getting to know the mechanics of the game. What I discovered was a game with a bit of a challenge and some interesting concepts, so don't give up on the game too quickly, you may be surprised as well. You play the newest ...Show more

I barely made it through the first tutorial (still got a tutorial in hard mode) on the first scene. How dreadful and archaic is this game? But I kept playing, just to be fair, getting to know the mechanics of the game. What I discovered was a game with a bit of a challenge and some interesting concepts, so don't give up on the game too quickly, you may be surprised as well. You play the newest realtor, Angie Dee, and your boss, Homer Echers, has given you a practically condemned house to sell. You must rid the house of bugs and cobwebs as you search the house for useful items.

Each scene will have an icon with a duster at the top of your screen which indicates the number of cobwebs and spiders that need removed. There are items to clean in the Hidden Object Scenes as well. Each item you clean, makes the value of the house rise as shown on the top right of the screen. There are inventory items to pick up and when you come to an area that requires the use of that inventory item, you need to click and drag the item to the scene rather than the normal click on inventory item click on correct scene. When you come across mirrors, you need to assess your feelings and give yourself a pep talk, and clean away bugs and cobwebs. I will admit that I cannot find the last item to clean on the mirror to save my life.

The Hidden Object Scenes aren't very well done, some of the items are very difficult to find, the scenes tend to be blurry and many items are difficult to recognize. There are more than one item of what you are looking for, such as a glass of warm milk, even though a glass of milk is clearly sitting in the middle of the scene, it is actually the one on the window sill you need. I considered these HOS as a challenge, also items you find will first turn yellow and won't disappear until the next item is found.
There are mini games as well such as trying to figure out the answer to a question given. There are blank boxes that require you to drag available letters from a box, onto the blank spaces, if the letter turns red, it's correct.

I'm sure you won't be thrilled with the graphics, the story is cute and the game does have entertainment value. I have to wonder why this game wasn't released as a Halloween game, which would have been a perfect fit. It starts out very weak, but it's not meant to rub elbows with the big boys. Give this game a chance and challenge yourself to find those eency weency spiders and webs, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Quirky Fun ...

PostedAugust 3, 2014

OzGuy

fromAustralia

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Skill Level:Expert

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

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Graphics & Sounds Are From The 80/90's ... With Cheesy Voice Bits ...

Lots To Do, But Messy Game Play ... You Need A Really Big Screen To See Many Of The Items You Need To Find ...

One Or Two Nice Ideas, So Worth A Voucher For A Bit Of Fun ...

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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For Sale: House on Usher - Price: Your Eyesight

PostedJuly 14, 2014

steve_san

fromPhiladelphia PA USA

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

2 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I felt compelled to review this game because I have been disappointed with the level of challenge lately provided by the average game.

To be sure, this game provides a challenge - unfortunately it is to your eyes, not your brain. There is some thought required to decipher the names of some of the objects, but mostly it is reminiscent of artwork of five years ago - drab, blurry and flat.

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I felt compelled to review this game because I have been disappointed with the level of challenge lately provided by the average game.

To be sure, this game provides a challenge - unfortunately it is to your eyes, not your brain. There is some thought required to decipher the names of some of the objects, but mostly it is reminiscent of artwork of five years ago - drab, blurry and flat.

Too bad, because the game itself was interesting and kind of fun once you get into the spirit of it. I could do without the pink and flowery cell phone, but the concept of fixing up a dilapidated house, ceilings collapsing around you, finding unexpected things everywhere, with a demanding boss constantly hassling you and expecting miracles was fairly amusing.

With some determination, I managed to find all the cobwebs and bugs in all but one scene during the trial time (yes, I played to the end - do I get a prize for that? ).

All the while I felt I was playing something someone found in an old house on Usher and decided to release. Send this one back to the development team to fix up. I'll pass on the House, and keep my eyesight. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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messy house messy game but fun

PostedJuly 29, 2015

Bonnie241

fromGeorgia, USA

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

this could be a really good game if it wasn't for the confusion. It is not very user friendly. I wish they would re-invent this game because it is different from most of the boring HO games. I gave it high marks because it is different. I think others will really like it if they can figure it out. I am too new at HO games.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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I am officially stuck!

PostedJuly 15, 2014

elizmiclette

fromWoonsocket, RI

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

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Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Everything that every other gamer says about this game is entirely true! I am continuing play because I HAVE to see how it ends. The game itself is hard, the objects, bugs, cobwebs are hard to see at times. Also, the hint button really isn't much help either. I am at the point of a maze and I have no clue at all, what I am supposed to do. I will look for some type of help online but, you really ...Show more

Everything that every other gamer says about this game is entirely true! I am continuing play because I HAVE to see how it ends. The game itself is hard, the objects, bugs, cobwebs are hard to see at times. Also, the hint button really isn't much help either. I am at the point of a maze and I have no clue at all, what I am supposed to do. I will look for some type of help online but, you really shouldn't have to do that. If you're up for something time consuming and frustrating, this is the game for you! Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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