Haunting Ground

1. abdurhmanzain

   Dec 17, 2021

   10

   The haunting ground game was one of the most beautiful real horror games, and playing in it is very realistic to a degree that outperformsThe haunting ground game was one of the most beautiful real horror games, and playing in it is very realistic to a degree that outperforms modern games, with that puzzle was seat and difficult as well. The characters are more terrifying, the environment, the music, and everything is excellent… Expand

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2. Xenobeagle

   Jun 6, 2016

   10

   Oh Haunting Ground, what can I say! I went into this game thinking, "Oh reviews say this is a resident evil clone, I'll give it a shot". WhatOh Haunting Ground, what can I say! I went into this game thinking, "Oh reviews say this is a resident evil clone, I'll give it a shot". What I got from Haunting Ground was one of the greatest horror's ever made.
   
   A spiritual successor to the Clock Tower franchise, Haunting Ground features the protagonist Fiona Belli and a killer (actually multiple killers the further you get) constantly running after her, and with little to nothing to defend herself with. Fiona must hide and solve puzzles to progress through the Belli Castle. There are virtually no load times and you can leave every room open to form a trail (a trail which tells you where you have and have not been yet). The creators were intelligent enough to realize by doing this a whole new dynamic could be added as the killer will go through rooms and close the door behind him/her to prevent your escape and search the room. My favorite killer was the Maid who one minute will be intent on killing you then suddenly appear in the next room and be cleaning and completely proper with you.
   
   Sounds fairly innovative already right? Well there is this dog names "Hewie" which changes everything. The dog's AI is insanely well done with him playing differently depending on how you interact with him and do pre-set commands such as "Go, Stay, Praise, and Scold". Hewie is needed to solve certain puzzles, and can assist you in combat as well. You can get Hewie to obey you efficiently by communicating with him often and occasionally throwing a ball around for him (once you receive it) and giving him praise whenever he performs tasks correctly. Also upon beating the game you can select from different breeds of dog which will change the personality as well as the dogs health, and speed.
   
   Some interesting survival skills Fiona has are her intuitions (thoughts which occur when Fiona interacts with a potentially useful item) and "Alchemy". The intuitions would be displayed when pausing and give subtle hints which never broke immersion (and in fact added to the immersion of the overall experience). Alchemy allowed you to make weapons out of different ingredients to assist in your survival. When bringing down a killer they will drop an item similar to the way Nemesis does in RE3.
   
   The game has an awesome amount of content, from unlockable costumes, movie gallery, art gallery, multiple endings and even the ability to play as the dog. Upon beating the game two times, Hewie's intuitions will be displayed instead of Fiona's. The intuition change caught me completely by surprise and had me amazed at just how much content was fit into Haunting Ground.
   
   The game is fairly expensive now, but regardless, if you ever get the chance or have the funds (and an insatiable love for horror and macabre) buy this game, there is absolutely no way you could be left disappointed.… Expand

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4. HaleyH.

   Jun 15, 2005

   10

   It is great.

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5. Razzee

   May 24, 2019

   10

   Having played it a few days ago, what impressed me more about Haunting Ground is that it never received a sequel or a remastered version tillHaving played it a few days ago, what impressed me more about Haunting Ground is that it never received a sequel or a remastered version till this day. I played it on a 4K televisor with component video cable and it looked pretty good graphically, since it supports progressive scan. With its engaging story, game-play, clever level design and bizarre cast of enemies trying to hunt down the poor waifu material throughout the game, it hooked me from start to end. It could just explain things a bit better and be a lot longer (I took only 10 hours to finish my first playthrough), but it probably ended that way because the developers were not so confident to spend too much money on a new IP right off the bat. Although a very short journey, Haunting Ground is a masterpiece of a game I will never forget.… Expand

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6. LisaM.

   Sep 8, 2007

   9

   My fav game. Love the graphics, the caracters and puzzles. Could have been a bit more scarier and longer gameplay.

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7. LuciusMcGibbon

   Jan 4, 2020

   8

   This game should really be more well-known in survival horror circles. It looks great, sounds great, it's hella atmospheric and has some legitThis game should really be more well-known in survival horror circles. It looks great, sounds great, it's hella atmospheric and has some legit heart-pounding moments. And unlike many other games, it has its own personality... the only reason people are calling it a clone of anything is the fixed camera presentation, the "girl being stalked" protagonist and the map grinding. But this game stays in its own pocket at all times, and that makes you want to keep at it even the action slows down some.
   
   Really very well done.… Expand

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8. DatBagel

   Aug 28, 2013

   6

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best way to describe this game is; Have you played Clock Tower 3? If yes, then you're all good. However, this game is what Clock Tower 3 should have been in the first place. With the A.I programmed to never stop looking for you, a dog companion to assist you and a larger variety of hiding spots Haunting Ground could might as well be called Clock Tower 4. The stalkers are so much more threatening since even after they leave the room you're hiding in, they keep on looking for you which raises the fear factor and the music that accompanies them is truly adds to the game. That being said, they can get annoying at times, appearing at times where you're doing a puzzle or trying to get from point A to point B. Other mechanics such as panic mode, your dog companion which can go to out-of-reach areas, find items which will assist you, growling when a stalker is near and attack the stalkers when they're chasing you. This game has also has very detailed art and the facial expressions of the characters are very vivid (unlike many other games at the time). Even though this game has many ups to it, one thing that can be said is that it has mediocre replay value. There aren't that many things for you to do in this game. I guess you could look for rare items. You could also try to get all the endings and beat the game in hard mode but other than that, the replay value is ok. It isn't the type of game i'd take out and play a week after I completed it for the first time. Hard mode is, well, just a harder version of the game with the only difference (other than the difficulty) being the color of the clothes the stalkers wear. You could also try and get the unlockable costumes for both Fiona and Hewie. This game isn't perfect but it comes somewhat close to it.… Expand

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