Underplayed Gems

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation (2017)

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation cover
Developer
Albino Moose Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 3,945 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A game that starts with adorable charm and gradually escalates into tense, atmospheric survival horror filled with jump scares and dark humor.

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What players say

Players praise the monster designs and soundtrack but find the main mansion loop repetitive. The game is seen as a parody of horror media rather than outright scary, with a simple go-through-rooms loop broken up by set pieces. Long-time fans value the HD update for keeping the original's spirit while improving visuals.

Screenshots

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