Today Atari is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Haunted House, a chilling revival of a beloved classic. This haunting adventure, which seamlessly blends dynamic roguelite features, stealth-based gameplay, and eerie boss battles, will be available on PC and consoles later this year.
Gamers will have the chance to experience a sneak peek of Haunted House at the Brazilian Independent Games (BIG) Festival in São Paulo, where the first game trailer will be showcased. As the largest gaming event in Latin America, the BIG Festival is expected to draw over 500,000 visitors from June 28 to July 2, 2023. Atari will be present with four demo stations in the Panorama Mundo section on the show floor. Additionally, the developers of Haunted House, Orbit Studio, will be featured live on stage as part of the festival’s programming.
In Haunted House, players will assume the role of Lyn Graves, the spirited niece of the renowned treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Accompanied by her closest allies, Lyn visits her uncle’s mansion, only to discover that it has been overrun by ghouls and monsters who quickly snatch away her friends. To rescue her uncle and companions and vanquish the supernatural foes, Lyn must locate and reassemble the shattered pieces of a magical urn.
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The game features procedurally generated room layouts, ever-shifting walls, unpredictable enemy placements, and unique ghostly encounters. In order to find her friends and uncle, Lyn must navigate through hordes of ghouls and eerie ectoplasms by utilizing stealth, sneaking, and dashing. Each shard of the urn is zealously guarded by a bone-chilling boss. With its 3D isometric stealth gameplay, Haunted House challenges players to think on their feet to overcome each terrifying obstacle. When Lyn succumbs to a shadowy specter, she is transported back to the entrance of the Haunted House, where a completely new floor layout and enemy placement await her, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough.
Key Features of Haunted House Include:
- Resurrected Roguelite: Building upon the success of Atari’s original hit, “Haunted House” enhances the stealth and mystifying challenges while incorporating roguelite elements, ensuring a fresh experience with each attempt.
- All-Ages Thrill Ride: With its whimsical, cartoonish art style, “Haunted House” strikes a delicate balance between lightheartedness and spine-tingling thrills. The game primarily focuses on stealth-based gameplay and features light combat sequences, making it suitable for players of all ages.
- Unlockable Characters: As Lyn embarks on her journey through the Haunted House, she will rescue her trapped friends, who then become playable characters. Each character possesses unique abilities, providing a fresh and distinct experience for players.
- Atari Easter Eggs: Paying homage to the original “Haunted House” and other classic favorites from Atari’s golden age, the game is packed with collectibles and lore that fans will appreciate.
- Did We Mention Stealth?: With combat taking a backseat, players must rely on stealthy movement and problem-solving in the shadows. They can also utilize an arsenal of traps and items to distract the pursuing ghoulies. Collecting gems empowers Lyn with new skills and perks, enhancing her abilities for subsequent journeys through the labyrinthine mansion.
Haunted House is being developed by Orbit Studio and published by Atari. The game is set to launch on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, and Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S later this year.
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