The Haunted Mansion
Xbox- Publisher: TDK Mediactive
- Release Date: Oct 14, 2003
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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Official Xbox MagazineIt's like Disney's fantastic ride - sure, you can sometimes see the seams and bolts showing, but what a ride it is anyways. [Dec 2003, p.128]
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A platformer that delivers the goods.
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It's imaginative, it controls well, and the puzzles are solid and challenging without being repetitive. It's simply that a basic weakness in the engine makes The Haunted Mansion a far more frustrating experience than it really needs to be.
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Has great production values, is "spiritually" faithful to the look and feel of the famed Disney attraction, and is a very good action/puzzler to boot.
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A surprisingly fun little game that challenges you with some cool puzzles and sends you through a nicely lit, often-interesting mansion. Despite some problems with control and a little bit of an awkward camera, I was quite entertained most of the time.
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Manages to accomplish more then you would expect with such a simple gameplay structure and limited environment. It doesn’t break any new ground but fans of adventure games will find enough motivation to capture all 999 ghosts.
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This game appears to be suited for the younger audience but not too young as some of the evil characters are freaky with their weird screams and looks they may scare the little ones.
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From the start you can tell the puzzles are going to be good but even that will start to wear thin when you have to battle the same monsters time and time again whilst moving from room to room.
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If you're looking for a fun adventure in the same vein as "Luigi's Mansion," The Haunted Mansion should be perfect for you. It proves to be good fun without even being too rough or challenging.
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It can be too repetitive at times and too easy for gamers looking for challenge. However, the spooky theme and familiar Disney settings will make Haunted Mansion an enjoyable diversion for many.
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Xbox Nation MagazineIt's downright spooky how well this one turned out. [Dec/Jan 2004, p.87]
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The game expertly blends physical—mostly platforming—challenges with cerebral puzzles and, in the process, keeps players guessing throughout.
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While the title can offer up some disappointingly repetitive objectives, there are still some smart puzzles interspersed and control is relatively tight.
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Between its overall solid presentation, and its gameplay that keeps you guessing, this is one game that's worth taking a look at.
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Aside from a LOT of backtracking and annoying (rather than challenging) events, it's a solid game and worth a look. It's easy to pick up and get going.
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The artists and developers did a great job of capturing the essence of a vast, empty mansion. Every room is well detailed with the flavor of a dusty, cobweb infested, untouched house.
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The presentation is strong, and there are some genuine moments of surprise - most memorably a scene that shrinks your character down and places you on a life-sized pool table. [Feb 2004, p.109]
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One of those games that keeps you coming back to finish it despite it’s simplistic gameplay, due mostly to clever puzzle design. It uses a simple formula that provides straightforward action and adventure elements in a spooky, but kid-friendly setting.
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The game is a little on the easy side. Ok, a lot on the easy side if you’re good with puzzles but not too hard for kids and of course it suffers the fate of all puzzle games; When you’ve solved them once, there is no challenge in solving them again.
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Edge MagazineFrom bedrooms containing clever and mysterious moving panels to a 'Land of the Giants'-style pool challenge, each section delivers something new and exciting to motivate deeper exploration. [Apr 2004, p.110]
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I'm giving this game three stars, because even though it's not perfect, It's better than having a babysitter who touches you.
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Play MagazineThe story is way overdone and weighs down the gameplay..., and convoluted specifics of progression are unnecessary given the game's linear structure. [Nov 2003, p.93]
Awards & Rankings
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#27 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 1 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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BlueFalconFeb 6, 2005
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KaitlinG.Nov 24, 2003This game is a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Its a fun game. My brother and his company made this game!
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AdamH.Oct 22, 2003This game is very solid...a lot more so than I would have expected. I rented it the other day but it has quickly moved to my "must buy" list!