Murder House 1.0

Experience the ultimate slasher adventure in Murder House, a thrilling paid game that combines the best elements of 80s slasher films and 90s survival horror games. Developed by Puppet Combo, this game puts you in the shoes of a member of a local news team investigating an urban legend in an abandoned house. Little do they know, the legend comes to life and starts hunting them down one by one.

Step into a nostalgic world reminiscent of classic games like Resident Evil 3 and Silent Hill 4: The Room. The character designs, environments, and gameplay all pay homage to the VHS thrillers and polygonal video games of the past decades.

Murder House successfully recreates the feel of a fifth-generation gaming console game, complete with polygonal character figures and fixed cinematic camera angles. The controls are optimized for a controller, which may pose a challenge for keyboard users initially. This design choice may make the game more difficult for younger players who are not accustomed to these mechanics.

Prepare for a challenging experience, as Murder House does not offer unlimited saves or autosaves. Instead, you have a limited number of pencils to save your progress, similar to the Ink Ribbon system in the Resident Evil franchise. If you die without saving, all your progress will be lost.

While Murder House lacks extensive lore or world-building, it stays true to the essence of 80s slasher films like Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street. The game focuses on gore, jump scares, and finishing moves by the killer, with little backstory revealed until the end. As a tribute to these thrilling films, Murder House captures the essence perfectly.

To embark on this adventure, you will need to purchase 'Crimes of Stickmen' by the developer Big Fish Games. The game can be downloaded and played for free, but you must register your personal computer on the Big Fish Games website to access the Murder House on Steam achievement platform. Once logged in, you can explore the Murder House on Steam achievement area and discover the different levels available. Unlocking the final level requires purchasing 'Crimes of Stickmen' through the online Big Fish Games website.