Haunted

About

Haunted is a point-and-click adventure where you follow Mary through a surreal hunt for her missing sister Emily. After a train crash leaves her plagued by visions, Mary navigates eerie 19th-century settings like London and Transylvania, solving spooky puzzles and dodging ghostly threats. Gameplay blends exploration with dialogue choices, as Mary interacts with over 30 eccentric characters from professors to axe-wielding henchmen. The story leans into gothic horror with a comedic edge, balancing dark family secrets against quirky supernatural encounters. The game stands out for its blend of atmospheric settings and character-driven humor. Set across 19th-century Europe and oddball locations like a goldfish bowl, it mixes spooky visuals with lighthearted moments. Players can recruit ghosts as allies, a twist on puzzle-solving that adds strategy to the mix. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, its mix of over 30 expressive characters and a winding narrative about loss and the afterlife keeps things engaging. The optional hint system and co-op ghost play offer flexibility for casual players.

Storyline

Since losing her little sister Emily in a fateful train crash, Mary's nights are haunted by visions of her long-lost sister. Is it possible that Emily is still alive? The thought won't let Mary rest so she sets out in search of the truth following the signs she has seen in her nightmarish visions... In the darkness, you are never really alone...As Mary's search plunges her ever deeper into an eerie world of the supernatural – she encounters fiendish opponents that would do her harm. Along the way, meet up with an obscure professor, an ax-wielding henchman, and a variety of ghostly friends and foes as you journey through 19th century London, Scotland, Transylvania and other locations! Reveal dark secrets from Mary's past, as you embark on a furious chase to solve all the spooky puzzles and creepy challenges before it's too late! In this comedy of terrors, the fate of the spirit world is in your hands! Experience a spine-chilling comic story, like something right out of a Dickensian novel Visit gloomily beautiful settings in London, Scotland, Transylvania … and a goldfish bowl Encounter more than 30 scurrilous characters, with sparkling animation including sophisticated facial expressions Rediscover the adventure genre anew, with cooperative ghost team-play and the optional solution assistance