Haunt the House Terrortown

Story
Let’s be real: Haunt the House: Terrortown isn’t winning any awards for its narrative depth. The “story” is as simple as it gets—you’re a mischievous ghost, and your goal is to scare humans out of various locations. There’s no grand backstory explaining why you’re haunting a mansion, a museum, or a cruise ship, and honestly, it doesn’t need one. The charm lies in the absurdity of it all.

Each level feels like a self-contained vignette, with its own quirky setting and cast of panicky humans. Whether you’re terrorizing a fancy hotel or spooking sailors on a ship, the story is whatever you make of it. Maybe you’re a vengeful spirit, or maybe you’re just bored and looking for some laughs. The lack of a serious plot is part of the game’s whimsical appeal—it’s all about the joy of causing chaos and seeing how far you can push the humans before they bolt for the exit.

That said, the game does sprinkle in a bit of lore through its unlockable haunts and secret areas. These little details add a touch of mystery to your ghostly antics, but they’re never the focus. The real story is the one you create as you slam doors, possess paintings, and send plates flying across the room.

Graphics
The pixel-art style is bursting with personality. Watching humans panic as you possess objects never gets old—especially when they trip over their own feet!

Audio
The jazzy, eerie soundtrack is a masterpiece. Every creak, scream, and ghostly wail adds layers to the immersion.

Gameplay
Possessing objects to scare humans is endlessly fun. Unlocking new abilities and secrets keeps things fresh, though late-game scares can feel formulaic.

Multiplayer
Not a thing here, but the solo experience is so engaging, you won’t miss it.

Dumb Things About the Game

• Humans sometimes get stuck in walls (which is low-key hilarious).
• The ghost’s “boo” sounds like a kazoo.
• Why can’t I haunt the pizza delivery guy?