Haunted House Renovator is a house flipping simulator with a twist! The game just launched on kickstarter with a demo available on Steam where you’re able to play the first contract.

Gameplay

Welcome to Haunted House Renovator, a unique twist on the classic house flipping experience! In this game, you'll be tackling not just run-down houses, but haunted ones. Your goal is to transform these spooky dwellings into appealing homes that can be sold for a profit. Armed with a set of tools for both renovations and ghostly encounters, you're in for a thrilling challenge.

As you dive into each contract, your to-do list involves completing various tasks for every room. While most of these tasks are similar, there are a few special challenges to spice things up. Generally, you'll find yourself cleaning floors and walls, fixing or adding furniture, and updating the wallpaper throughout the entire house.

The living room introduces you to the intriguing haunted mini-games within the experience. One example is a haunted mirror that requires solving a memory mini-game. These unique challenges set Haunted House Renovator apart from your typical house flipper game. And as the name suggests, the houses are haunted for real! Keep an eye out for a mischievous ghost that wanders around, not posing any harm but certainly making your renovation job a tad more challenging by creating messes behind you.

Expectations

This game strikes a balance between simplicity and uniqueness. It's the kind of simulation game that effortlessly draws you in, especially with its potential for variety upon full release. The success of the game hinges on the diversity it offers – if there's enough of it, Haunted House Renovator could stand out in the house flipping genre. However, if it lacks variety, it risks blending in with the crowd of similar games.

While I appreciate the current experience, a touch more creepiness would add an extra layer of excitement for me. It's a personal preference, but a bit more spookiness could enhance the overall atmosphere and make the game even more engaging.

Verdict

The current demo of Haunted House Renovator has a few expected bugs, but looking past those hiccups, I believe that once the game is fully released, it has the potential to become a enjoyable and distinctive house flipping simulator. I'm eagerly anticipating the Kickstarter progress and can't wait to see how the full release shapes up. Exciting times ahead!