Players Like...

❤ Puzzle Design and Difficulty

Players praised the puzzle design, noting the challenges are "well-constructed", "visually appealing", and "properly mysterious". The puzzles cover a range of logic, deduction, and memory-based problems, with some reimagining classics like Sudoku or chess. While early puzzles start relatively easy, they become progressively more difficult as players advance. Reviewers described the difficulty as "just right" - engaging without becoming overly frustrating. A few players found certain puzzles slightly "tedious", but most appreciated the escalating challenge.

❤ Puzzle Hints and Skipping

The game provides a graduated hint system to assist players when stuck. Initial hints offer vague, riddle-like clues, while later hints provide more explicit guidance. Players can also choose to automatically solve puzzles using in-game "Stauf coins" if needed. Reviewers appreciated this flexibility, as it prevented extreme frustration without ruining the satisfaction of solving the puzzles independently.

❤ VR Interactions

Players offered mixed feedback on the VR interactions. Some praised the ability to physically manipulate the environment, such as opening drawers and doors, as well as the "tactile" nature of solving puzzles. However, others noted the VR controls could feel "janky" or "awkward", especially when trying to precisely interact with small objects. A few reviewers struggled with the control scheme, finding the hand/trigger mapping unintuitive. Overall, the VR implementation was functional but not perfectly polished.

❤ Exploration and Atmosphere

A major highlight for many players was the immersive atmosphere and attention to detail in the haunted mansion setting. The freedom to freely explore the environment and interact with paintings, artifacts, and other elements was widely enjoyed. The "lantern mechanic", which allows players to illuminate objects and reveal their past states, was praised as a unique and atmospheric gameplay feature. Reviewers frequently commented on the high production values, creative use of live-action footage, and the overall "spooky" and "creepy" ambiance.