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The Haunted Building

2024

Should you play it?

A 90s Hong Kong public housing block hides twisted tenants, buried truths, and ghosts. As security guard Lee Shing, your choices shape the story and unlock multiple endings. A mystery full of foreshadowing—some truths can only be uncovered through repeated playthroughs.

What works
  • Rich and culturally grounded narrative
  • Multiple endings and branching storylines
  • Authentic cantonese voice acting
  • Atmospheric sound design and setting
  • Accessible puzzles with skip options
Things to keep in mind
  • Inconsistent artwork style
  • Audio quality issues and occasional bugs
  • Limited gameplay complexity
  • Initially lacking english subtitles
  • Some pacing and transition issues

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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The Haunted Building: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

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