The Old House

The Old House
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Metacritic
60
Steam
38.498
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Price
$0.99
Release date
10 September 2020
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Total
60 (100 votes)

Are you ready to show your skills in logic games? Looking to complete a few seemingly simple yet challenging tasks? Then feel free to launch the game and start playing.

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The Old House system requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.8GHz Intel dual-core
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 740ti minimum 2GB RAM with Forward
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
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Steam APP ID
1400100
Platforms
Windows PC
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eepy
eepy

-the game only has one level and half of the stuff in the game ain't translated
-literal noclip button (I think it was P but I forgot; not gonna play this dogshit)
-it's not even a puzzle game; you literally walk around and be told what to find; the only puzzle in this game is if you can't understand russian text.

it's funny to see this game -81% off as it's not even worth being less than a dollar

Patrick Bateman
Patrick Bateman

No update on the last three levels for three years, game is abandoned, it's ok overall but the guide in menu [T] simply writes everything out far too specifically to make even searching the building fun. 2/6

cummings.andrew
cummings.andrew

Day 1 of release = Very broken. The text language in the game changes from English to a different language (Russian?) at random. There are no settings to change video quality, movement, or to access/change the controls (i.e., ESC key is useless). To get out the game, you have to force-quit. In other words, you cannot save your progress. The visual setup in the game makes you motion sick very quickly (after 8 mins of play, I couldn't continue). There is potential here, but the game was released on its first day as unplayable. It's too bad. Even at .64 cents, I feel bamboozled. Perhaps with version 1.1, the major bugs will be addressed? I hope.

Dashertainment
Dashertainment

Bad game. All you do is find keys in unlogical places and do a few other idiotic things, for basically no reason whatsoever.... Turn on the TV and get 50% completion points, light up the fireplace and get 15% completion points,

What is this? It should be a free game

leah.emmerich
leah.emmerich

I enjoy puzzle escape games. This one was good, you find keys and do tasks to escape. I don't understand the negative reviews, but I enjoyed it. graphics were good, the toilet actually flushes! LOL. Would be nice to battle a monster at the end for a surprise. Just a suggestion.

Pros:

Good Graphics
Puzzles where you need keys and tasks
not too difficult
hints if you get stuck
dark atmosphere

Cons:

No save system
You have to hit CTRL ALT DELETE to exit
Could use more achievements

Overall, a good game!

FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN

A very atmospheric puzzle adventure game with very interesting puzzles with good sound and nice graphics. And the most important thing is with a very pleasant price. In this game you have to walk around three floors and solve puzzles, both difficult and easy))

kostet624
kostet624

Nice content! Good interior of the house, who would like to explore from top to bottom. Sound in this game is the bomb! Explore all the rooms and get outside! The game is clearly worth your attention and is recommended for purchase at the sale. Good luck!

MishaAsphalt 愛
MishaAsphalt 愛

In general, for such a price is not bad can be played in such a genre. I did not expect a supernatural, but carno spent time in my life. I didn't catch anything special here, but I was funny just to play it. Why not? Taken note of this game. Tnx

zuppaclub
zuppaclub

with current state of the game, nope

- some objects didn't translate to english
- doesn't have indicator how much my candle left (would be great if this game have inventory page )
- no graphic and key binding setting page
- it have beautiful graphic
- I don't know what terrain orientation on the store page mean, it just small 3 floors map.
- difficult solutions? nah, no puzzle in this game, just find items in the dark (it would be great if this game have puzzles )
- great framerate performance, I think it stable at 60 fps.
- I think the dev love globe, so many of globe in the cabin.

ses
ses

Everyone liked this game. Starting from pleasant menu design, atmosphere and ending with gameplay. You can easily spend more than one hour of your time in the game and you won't get bored with it. You will want to return to it more than once! If you have never played horror before, like me, but you want to play it, then in the beginning you will experience fear, but over time it already passes and you start to flirt with the ghost. I recommend this game for purchase, and even more so for that kind of money. By doing this, you will support the people who are developing this game!

KopFire
KopFire

I love escape puzzles. It was interesting, funny. A cool dark house where you can look for keys and try to get out of it. Overall, this is an excellent indie game that is already interesting and exciting. I recommend to play if you like solving puzzles, like me.

Vatik
Vatik

Game took 11 minutes to finish.
- Pick up keys.
- Open doors.
- No puzzles.
- Waste of time.

ShabbyDoo
ShabbyDoo

This game is no good, even if it was free. Zero content, no puzzles, half the game is not translated. It's a husk of an empty game with no content. You can "beat it" in 10 minutes. Just find keys in illogical locations and open doors, and move on. To make it even better the game holds you hand and tells you exactly what to do and where to even find the keys. 0/10 Refunded, what a joke.

FirstFallSnow
FirstFallSnow

Super boring because it has no story or game play. You walk around and find keys until you get to the attic, where you turn on the electricity, light a fire, then leave. Some of the words aren't translated. Collecting candles doesn't seem to matter because I don't think they run out. Bottles are highlighted just to say 'a simple bottle' and serve no other purpose. The achievements don't trigger. The most interesting thing in the game is that if highlight the toilet, the words 'why endure it? why suffer?' pop up and that's kinda funny.

ssnowxx
ssnowxx

I'm not sure what the thought was behind this game....I've played about 30 mins and I beat it. I think.
I'm a huge fan of walking simulators and puzzle games and this just isn't worth the $0.69 I spent on it. There is no in game menu. No options to adjust or anything once you start the game. No plot. Incredibly bad English translations, if any at all. The menu it does have when first opening it hints at future areas to explore...don't think ill be venturing into them when they release.

Overall, the bar was not set high for this, at all, and it still didn't reach anywhere near it.

Definitely not Wazz
Definitely not Wazz

A nice and relaxing game. Close to half a hour of playtime, good looking graphics, a soft background music. I liked it. Not very "puzzly", didn't really think my way through it. Also, some russian (I presume) words randomly on items, really hurt my immersion.

(It shows "more episodes" and says "coming soon", which would be nice. Perhaps some backstory about where are we or who are we? )

Overall, for its price, I recommend it even if only for a quick way to pass the time.

❄️ReaQuoyt
❄️ReaQuoyt

An interesting game with many puzzles. You will have to use your brain to find your way out of the old, gloomy house. Some obstacles you will pass with ease and some you will pass with difficulty, but you will enjoy it. The house is very realistic, the sounds suggest a certain gloominess, and the atmosphere of the abandoned house itself is impressive.

RedSamara
RedSamara

Not a bad Escape Room for 1-2 times. We walk around the house, looking for keys and get out. You can complete the game 100% in 20 minutes. From the pros - the atmosphere, sounds .. Cons - too dark, I had to twist the brightness a little. The game justifies the price, would buy DLC in the future.

takeitfromme
takeitfromme

Great adventure to pass the winter evening. I went through the whole game without stopping. I really liked the concept - the game is divided into separate rooms inside the mansion, in each room you need to solve puzzles to get the keys and open another room. Also pleased with the nice graphics and sound. Special thanks to the developer for the working toilet ;) It is a pity that the game is so short, I hope the developer will add content to the game or make a sequel.

★NightEagle★
★NightEagle★

A house with locked doors, how our hero got there is not clear. Warm, cozy, atmospheric. It seems to me or there is no such furniture anywhere in the games, no? That is, the author tried to make a unique furniture! Maybe I'm wrong, of course, then correct me.

nightcatpurrs
nightcatpurrs

Maybe if all the items spawn it's fun? My first time through it seemed everything was there, but I had no idea what the controls were.

F to light your candle, and there are plenty of those.
E for everything else.
T for tasks which is also a hint book.

It feels like it tried to be a clever puzzle game, but when the matches didn't spawn where they were supposed to, I just walked out the front door. That's it, that's the end at 54% of the game.

No exit, therefore no save, no menu or inventory. It's OK, I guess, but should be free at this point as there's just no story and you can crash it by clicking the title. Also, needs optimized.

EDIT: I went back in to get my money's worth (.49 cents USD) and the highest score even using hints seems to be 99%. No story and it feels incomplete. What can you burn in the fireplace? Does it mean the fire? What's in the locked trunk in the living room? The world may never know.

Ugly
Ugly

Unplayable for me. Only options are Vsync and language. Translation not complete so there is russian I don't understand. Some keys make a sound but don't do anything. Esc unlocks cursor but does't open menu, so u can only quit with Alt -F4. Pressing "P" lets you clip through walls and floors...... This is BROKEN

kizurika
kizurika

Once in-game the is no menu so don't do what I did and push all the buttons because that broke it for me. One of the buttons makes you move thru objects and with no menu to leave...
The game itself is ok and I do like the idea. You search for keys and move through the house completing objectives.
Just lover your expectations for now as 0.55€ isn't going to buy you a perfect masterpiece.

To conclude:
* Its broken right now and needs work/love
* no menu or explanation how things work and some of the stuff is in Russian
* Its easy. Even without explanations you'll probably get it.
* Its a game of searching not puzzles.
* It has potential and I wouldn't mind playing other maps.

Psycho Killer
Psycho Killer

Finished the game while my cup of coffee still hot :P , nice game but i had to restart the game because it got bugged and i was a ghost roaming around and there is no save option XD but its good to try.

SuicidalBee
SuicidalBee

Literally nothing of what one would expect an escape room game to be.
The puzzles are literally just find the key that are right in front of you, sure it's under 1 euro but even so it is not worth it.
Half the game isn't even translated to english, it's in russian! And I even went through the game three times but you can't get higher than 99%

The game does have some promise, but only the idea behind it and absolutely nothing the game have to give at this stage, if one would want a more intriguing escape room game, try Play With Me, at least in that you had to think and not just wander around.

Edit to add, forgot to mention, the achievements are broken and you can't get any.

Neverland
Neverland

The old house - this is another quest in which we need to get out of the room along the way, solving riddles and typical puzzles, everything is standard for a game of this genre.

What I liked about this quest. First, not bad riddles, in places you need to think. The second is high-quality graphics, good interaction with the outside world and sound, which gives even more atmosphere to the game.

Rydl3r
Rydl3r

A really pleasant experience for all people, who enjoy nice-made puzzle games. Warm and pretty graphics, interesting riddles and even some unexpected and fun moments (won't spoil it for you) - that's all that needed for a good game.

Brice
Brice

Absolutely not. The localization isn't done first of all. Half of the text in the game is in russian. The other half is grammatically terrible to the point of being incomprehensible at times. I fell through the house into the white void within 2 minutes of gameplay. There is no customization for keybindings, or even a menu to see what they might be. There is no audio control. There is no graphics options control. The buttons to scroll through hints on the loading screen do not work. The lighting in the house is terrible, and there is always either too little or not enough contrast. I do not have a single nice thing to say about this game.

lor26
lor26

Can see the keys but no way to pick them up, doesnt matter anyway you can go right through walls and floors

Matt_J95
Matt_J95

I really don't want to give this a negative review, but it's just not worth paying for, when there are free adventure games of better quality than this. The game simply forces you to run around picking up loads of keys for different rooms, and performing normal routine tasks like lighting fires and turning on a television. The whole time there is instructions to tell you exactly what to do, which you don't have to use, but there are no real puzzles either, making the tasks frustrating and repetitive. Some tasks seem like they will have some meaning to a deeper plot, but then turn out to have no meaning other than for the sake of fulfilling that task. Each task you complete gives you +% of game completion, which detracts from the otherwise great graphics, room design and creepy atmosphere the dev managed to create here. I'm sure that with a bit of work, the next instalment could be worth a shot, but as is, I don't recommend paying for this.

Purple madness
Purple madness

The game is not difficult, it will take no more than 15-20 minutes of your time, you only need to find the key to the next door, you can get all the achievements in one playthrough. Good graphics for a hidden object simulator, sound design is also satisfactory.

WAAAAAAAAGH
WAAAAAAAAGH

This is an interesting adventure game that includes many exciting logic tasks. There are beautiful graphics, enchanting cozy atmosphere and pleasant music that allows you to immerse yourself in the game with your head. Great gaming experience.

Lost Yourself
Lost Yourself

Anyone will love this game. Stepping up from the atmosphere and completing the gameplay. You can easily spend a lot of hours of your delay on the game, and you will not be bored. You will want to come back to this more than once! If you didn’t play horror like me, but you want to lose it, you will first experience fear, but otherwise it will pass, and you will activate flirting with the ghost. I recommend purchasing this game, only after that money. Therefore, you support the people developing this game!

idi nahuy
idi nahuy

Very interesting puzzle game that attracts the game for a long time. Many interesting new mechanics. I strongly advise you to play it. The game is atmospheric and very addictive. The levels are simple but you will also have to think. And it weighs very little which allows you to play it right away

DiceCupMerlin
DiceCupMerlin

Wondered if I was playing a different version of the game from the people who gave it good reviews.
Not a single "puzzle" that wasn't just wander round and find the item you need.

BiGgest
BiGgest

Is a good game. It's a good method to relax after work. He has a good idea and very interesting tasks.
I like the atmosphere of the game, the sounds, and the graphics. Ofc is not a AAA project, but sometimes this game is all you need on a cold winter evening.

nabong forever
nabong forever

One of the most unusual games I've seen. Usually indie puzzles are something simple: three in a row, assembling words from letters, and so on. But here everything is much more complicated and at the same time more interesting: you need to solve various difficult puzzles, while exploring locations in search of clues. If you want to try something new in the genre of logic games, then The Old House is for you.

Groovy Grape
Groovy Grape

Quite beautiful logical adventure game which makes you feel the atmosphere of some kind of old granny's house somewhere in the country far away from the fast paced city life. Try to solve different puzzles to reveal the secrects of this unusual place. And the nicest thing about it is that the price is really low. Defenitely recommended to buy.

IdioticShark
IdioticShark

So...I can't really complain about this game since its price is equivalent to that of a micro-transaction. Is it worth a dollar? For the sake of the ambiance with the music and honestly comforting looking house, yea I'll say it is. When I was playing this game I felt like "yea I could have live in a house like this, granted it's not home to a crapload of spiders or ghosts." But my biggest turnoff, which is minimal really, was that a lot of the puzzles were just basic house maintenance such as turn on the generator and start a fire.
Actually my biggest turnoff would be the grammar. This game is definitely in alpha because when I started the game the first thing I saw was "door loocked." and I saw that on every door. The misspelling was hard not to notice, and for a game that says "don't look online for the clues..." during the game there's a writing pad when you click "T" that pretty much gives away what you need to do next. And honestly, I tried not looking at it and it was basically just click on everything until you see what sticks together. Another thing is there are 4 chapters to this game and only the first one is available so far.
So as far as I can say it's a dollar for this title, you're not gonna feel bad getting this game and trying it. I'm willing to play it again if I ever just want the ambiance again, and I actually want to see what the other 3 chapters are going to be. My only complaints really are that A) the hints aren't really hints, maybe make them a little more cryptic or don't include them, plus if you're going to put "don't look stuff up online" in the game I'd recommend against doing the same thing in the game itself unless it's to make the player think. The other is the grammar, it's right in your face. One of the objectives also says "start a fire in the hall". But it's actually the living room. I don't know if the people making the game picked up on that but just little grammar changes here and there and you have yourself a great title even if it's just $1.
Give it a try i'd say.

Moyano
Moyano

We wander through the old wooden house and look for keys to get into the locked rooms and so on until we get out into freedom. We are looking for items, solving incoming problems. Beautiful graphics, atmospheric music. Please fix the achievements.

hxrzn
hxrzn

A very interesting logical game that draws in the game for a long time. The game is atmospheric and very addictive. Interesting new mechanics. I advise you to play it. Lots of levels, some simple, some very complex, which you will have to think about. The game is well optimized and weighs very little. I recommend it to everyone. 9/10.

The_Farwall
The_Farwall

Somebody's hobby project. It's a house with locked doors, you find keys to unlock doors to find more keys. Mostly, but not entirely translated (i.e. there are still occasional Russian prompts instead of English) and about 15 minutes worth of play to complete it. Is that worth 79p? You decide.

󠁳⁧🥴
󠁳⁧🥴

The Old House - is a very interesting adventure game. It took me several hours to get through it. The graphics are very good and not so much requires normal hardware. The musical accompaniment is perfect for this game. I advise this game to anyone who wants to strain their brains and vision)))

Mikhail "God's Gift" Baddahkh
Mikhail "…

I learned about the game recently, but I very-very liked the game. There is nothing complicated in the game, but it is well done, great for killing time. more familiar to me. Overall the game is very goood. My opinion this game can review 8 of 10

Sergey Kiryanov
Sergey Kiryanov

The potential of the game is definitely there, but there is not enough of an alternative story with Easter eggs to turn the game into an atmospheric horror. The game has a nice design, does not cause negative emotions. In principle, it will do to play after a hard day's work.

๋Canada
๋Canada

A puzzle with a wonderful plot and an adventure. If you like to strain gray matter, then this game is made for you.
The atmosphere in the game is great, I'm not talking about sounds and interesting puzzles, the game is clearly worth its money, at least for the graphics)

ДНР не укропия.
ДНР не укропия.

a very specific game focused on logical thinking. I liked the musical component. quite normal graphics, playing this game plunged into it, I was glad that the game is not expensive, but it's a pity that it passed quickly. I hope to finish off new levels.

Evil Gameruiner
Evil Gameruiner

Great game with great graphics and style. Great atmosphere, good selected and organic music. A variety of levels and tasks that will not let you get bored. The game is clearly worth the money. I recommend it to everyone and wish good luck to developers in the future!

Rabbit
Rabbit

A very simple toy, also inexpensive. Unpretentious graphics, unpretentious soundtrack. The most important thing is to turn on the child so that he is distracted from self-indulgence and strains his brain a little. In general, the toy is not bad, but most likely it will not appeal to fans of hardcore puzzles.

Sem1r
Sem1r

Quite an interesting and very atmospheric logic game. In addition to interesting mechanics, the game has a pretty cool interior design. All objects are harmoniously combined with each other. The game itself is not so difficult and will help you pass one or two evenings

dodiquetheslayer
dodiquetheslayer

The old house is a logical game, I spent several hours in it and this is what I can highlight
+ Very nice soundtrack, I don't know if this music was written specifically for the game or if it's taken from the public domain, but it's very atmospheric to spend time with it
+ Despite the fact that the game is made on the Unity engine, the game looks very good
+ The design level is also decent, furniture and other things are nicely arranged
+ There are a couple of moments in the game that will make you grin.
Now to the small cons
- In the game, the menu is a little unfinished, in principle it does not affect the gameplay, however, it spoils the overall picture a little
- I would like to see more puzzles, the game definitely has potential and it needs to be realized.
- Also missing is the options tab, where you can at least slightly customize the game.
- The game is not fully translated into English exactly as well as into Russian, I would like to improve this moment. (It was also nice to see languages ​​like Spanish and French.)

Verdict: In general, I am satisfied with the purchase, if the author finishes the game a little bit, it will be worthy of a higher price tag. I definitely recommend it.

Charmer
Charmer

Not a bad logic game that captivates you for a certain time. Lots of interesting new mechanics, I advise you to play. The game is atmospheric and very addictive. The levels are simple, but you also need to think. It is a pity that the game is so short, I hope the developer will add content to the game or make a sequel.

vlad_gromov
vlad_gromov

In the game you have to solve riddles. Personally, I never got bored while solving the riddles. Graphics pleasant, the eye does not cut, all done beautifully and verified. (Especially the lighting looks nice, it really plays into the atmosphere in the game)

Ludwig Richter
Ludwig Richter

It's a nice little indie game that you can play in one gulp. You find yourself in an old house and the essence of the game is to solve puzzles that help you move on. It has nice graphics and I always find it important to note the presence of achievements in the game. I think she's great for speedruns.

Discombobulatet
Discombobulatet

The old house is a logic game that I want to play and play without interruption, it is so addictive that I can't stop myself. The graphics are top notch, as is the music, very realistic. Very impressive plot and story.

I definitely recommend it for purchase.

oglwqx
oglwqx

The Old House is an interesting puzzle game with beautiful graphics and an exciting story. It passes in one breath. I would also like to note the beautiful lighting on the locations. The best puzzle game for the price, I advise you to buy and try if you want to spend a couple of hours with interest.

Bear
Bear

If you paid money for this "game" you have been robbed.

I finished it in 18min, the last 8 min of that was me walking around thinking it had to be more to it and not wanting to exit the front door... there wasn't.

There is no actual storytelling in the puzzles... you walk around looking for keys to locked doors.. they are in plain sight so you don't really look for them, you happen upon them before having to actually look. Then you open the doors, most things are unclickable even though they are highlighted, half of them are not even translated to english yet.. it's not that much there but appearantly they slipped through the process of translating the game.

There is more coming appearantly, as three parts out of four aren't even in yet, but even if they were in, four times zero, is still zero...

(Oh and btw, achivements aren't even registering... for some reason)

Evergarden
Evergarden

The game features a stunning interior in an old dusty house. In this house you have to clean up and do some difficult tasks, but at the entrance all the doors will be closed. You have to find the keys to all the doors, supply electricity and complete a small number of difficult and simple tasks. Each task will bring from 1 to 5% of completed tasks. Reach 100% to complete the level. In the game you can use guesswork and logic, navigate the rooms, look for the necessary items to complete tasks, as well as riddles and solutions to complex tasks. In some places you have to work hard and open the combination locks.

korsair
korsair

Short, demo-style game that is fairly easy. The hardest part of this game was trying to figure out why I never got the Steam achievements and how do I resolve this. I never figured it out, and just gave up. This game is great if you are looking for a short diversion, although there are hints that more "chapters" or expansions may be coming.

69🌀
69🌀

The developers have turned out a very good relaxing game with decent graphics and an interesting storyline. Quest lovers should definitely like it. I hope that in the future the developers will add more locations and variety to the levels.

Selena
Selena

The Old House is an escape room game. All we have to do is collect the keys and get out of the house. But to complete the game 100% will take a little more effort =) The game can be completed in one go. It's worth its money, I would like more or more.

Bell❤
Bell❤

Not a bad logic game for little money, in my opinion the game is very short. Visually, the game is not even bad, the gameplay is a walker that only lures, in games for that kind of money you rarely see this, I advise everyone who likes to think logically.

kzv
kzv

A puzzle game with a good atmosphere, nice graphics, excellent soundtrack. I thought about some tasks for a very long time. All tasks for logic and attentiveness. On the downside: I didn't really like the controls and won't work for very weak PCs. In general, I liked the game very much and the price is very pleasant

aartfat
aartfat

The game has:
1) pleasant musical accompaniment
2) not bad graphics for a unit engine
3) idea and potential
4) jokes and humor
The game does not include:
1) Normal English translation
2) Many riddles
If the developer finalizes the game, then a really good product can turn out from it.

bebril`nik
bebril`nik

A very interesting logic game that attracts the game for a long time. Lots of interesting new mechanics. I strongly advise you to play it. The game is atmospheric and very addictive. The levels are simple, but you also have to think. And it weighs very little, allowing you to play it right away

программист в джинсах и рубашке
программист в …

Interesting puzzle, but lacks duration and variety. The tasks are not bad, some even at first cause genuine delight, but the problem is that they are almost never combined in the game. That is, there can be only one or two types of puzzles in a room at a time, but I would like to see more ways to solve problems. One of the few games where you do not play with the game, but it with you. Visual pleasure, interesting puzzles and a good message, idea. Great game for its price!

666fighter777
666fighter777

Unusual atmosphere, pleasant graphics and good quality sound effects. In the game, we need to find all the keys and get out of the old, dusty house. But despite many advantages, I think that it is boring to play.
As a result, I think that for such a low price, the game should be unequivocally recommended!

Leonardo352
Leonardo352

Calling this things a puzzle game is giving it too much credit. It's more of a point and click "Where's Waldo" type of game. No way to adjust sound or brightness. No way to pause the game while playing. No direction to start. And god forbid you press P.

🐷 Funtik 🐷
🐷 Funtik 🐷

A very interesting logic game that attracts the game for a long time. Lots of interesting new mechanics. I strongly advise you to play it. The game is atmospheric and very addictive. The levels are simple, but you also have to think. And it weighs very little, allowing you to play it right away

VigersRay
VigersRay

An interesting toy with beautiful graphics and not very interesting gameplay. You walk around and collect keys from different rooms, and so on for the whole game. The soundtrack is not bad. In general, the game justifies itself for its price, I recommend it.
6/10

VantaClaus
VantaClaus

Decent game! So the rest is "coming soon" - is that for real or not? I hope it is...

Also hoping there will be options for turning off BLOOM and maybe some brightness too?

Achievements not working? I completed the house with 100% and left it through the exit.

Don't buy this game untill it's finished, it feels like a moneygrabber, the rest is set as "coming soon" - I will await this and will update my review when this game is completed or that you need to buy the DLC's (also possibility)

Update 25/6/2021 : I am giving up on this one - save your cents for something more decent and finished!

lostr777
lostr777

The achievements DO NOT WORK!

Been in-game for half an hour, only counted 1 minute
Didn't even get "first start" one

Not properly translated

TsaanDM
TsaanDM

This is not a game. It is not a Puzzle. It is not an Escape Room.

Its badly lit with lighting levels changing unevenly as you get closer to walls, and after you "solve" the first room, your journal walks you through the whole area. It is literally "Walk to this room pick up the key to this room". Rinse. Repeat.

Myre [on hiatus]
Myre [on hiatus]

nah

(achievements do not work, seems unfinished, not an actual puzzle game)

Ben_T_Lampard
Ben_T_Lampard

Really Good Game would buy DLC's

the game wouldn't load

Fossick
Fossick

There are a few things to like about The Old House. The atmosphere is sufficiently lonely and creepy, and the piano music reinforces that aesthetic. The intro design fits the theme well. It starts off with promise.

Unfortunately, as a game, The Old House fails. To escape, you find a series of keys, each of which leads to another room or cabinet with keys, or to the last door. Each key tells you what room it opens, even though you have no idea what each room is until you open it. About 1/4 of the game text is untranslated, so even if you choose English, there's lots of stuff in Russian(?). What is translated is occasionally incorrect or at least confusing -- while the "hint" may say the next key is near the globe on the First Floor, it's actually by the globe in the Hall, which is on the first floor, while the room titled First Floor is actually the hall on the second floor, which has an identical globe.

The scoring system is bizarre as a well. You can escape the house with as little as 18 points of 110, just about the number of points you receive for turning on the TV. In fact, the vast majority of the scoring comes from tasks irrelevant to exiting the house. The Steam achievements don't work, either, or at least don't work consistently.

The Old House is not a bad game, but it is a very small game -- there are speed runs online with people completing it in under a minute. And it's one that might best qualify as "unfinished", at least in English. I don't recommend it unless you're looking for a game you can beat in 15 minutes and never have reason to play again.

CakesInAPan
CakesInAPan

I really like the graphics and concept of this game but the gameplay itself is severely lacking.
There is no way to tell what keys do what, so it's kind of trial and error. There is no menu while you are in-game so you can't leave with ease or have any control. At one point I ended up pressing a key that allowed me to walk through walls and just completely bugged the game out. There is also a noise when pressing the "U" key but nothing happens.
The "puzzles" in this game aren't puzzles at all, unless they mean following the book in order to get more percentage, but that means restarting the map (which you can't easily do because, again, no menu to work with).
I played only 20 minutes and felt the game to be grindy, confusing, and unsatisfying. Exiting the house seems to be the only way back to the main menu. The translation isn't complete but that honestly wasn't an issue for me.
Also, the achievements don't work.

I'll say again that the graphics are really nice in this game and I like what the developers had in mind, but the follow-through is just lacking in too many ways for me to recommend.

unInstance
unInstance

Total crap. Do not buy it!

No way to adjust keybindings, no way to adjust the sound. The game also does not offer you a way to adjust gamma level, so that you can see something on your screen.

This is not even a puzzle game. All you do is lumber through in search of the next key, and these are not hidden I would say.

Sarca
Sarca

Don't buy this, even if on sale! It's broken! Switches from Russian to English and back in game. No instructions on how to access your inventory or read your messages (F and T respectively), and you're collecting candles and tools for no reason. Really, the rooms are all clones of each other (same green couch in every room, same bath towel dropped on the floor in each room, a dining table in each room...). Lastly, the game says it has achievements, but they do not work. There are better games out there. You've been warned!