Underplayed Gems

A Lively Haunt (2023)

A Lively Haunt cover
Developer
Kevin McConnell
Publisher
N/A
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, retro-tinged adventure where you type your way through a supernatural mystery with a co-op partner.

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What players say

Players praise its authentic text-parser design and co-op requiring two keyboards, though solo play via character switching works well. The art and sound faithfully mimic classic Sierra games, but a keyboard input bug frustrates some, and puzzles range from clever to obtuse with difficult skill sequences that can be skipped.

Screenshots

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