Wayward Manor
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Adventure, fantasy, puzzle elements, indie games, 2.5D, singleplayer
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Steam
An episodic adventure game set in a gothic-Victorian reality. It was created by The Odd Gentleman studio (creators of The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom) in cooperation with Neil Gaiman - comic book author and writer, known for Stardust and Coraline. In the game, we play as a ghost who leads a stable "life" after death in his former mansion. His peace is disturbed when the new owners of the house arrive.
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GameSpot: 4 / 10 by Cameron Woolsey
A host of glitches keep Wayward Manor feeling anything but welcoming.
New Game Network: 58 / 100 by Matt Porter
For a game with such a well established author behind it, Wayward Manor is a little disappointing. However it is quite endearing. Perhaps a game to be played with your children, rather than viewing it as a fully fledged puzzle game.
GameGrin: 7.5 / 10 by Ruth Krabacher
Ultimately, Wayward Manor was a fun game with a great story and, most importantly, something I wouldn't have minded dropping $10 on Steam for. The game is short, but has some solid replay value and is good for a quick break. The game has Gaiman's signature storytelling style and the puzzles are open-ended enough for multiple run-throughs.
Wayward Manor Description
Wayward Manor is a puzzle/adventure game hybrid that invites players to solve the mysteries of the mansion any way they choose. You play as a disgruntled ghost, trying to reclaim your house from its newfound owners. This dysfunctional family of misfits and eccentrics have stifled your power and brought their own abysmal possessions into your humble abode. Each level is a playground for scares where players absorb fear to take back control of the room. If you want free reign over your mansion once again, you must uncover their deepest anxieties and drive them mad with fear using your wits and their hideous belongings.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Wayward Manor Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: The Odd Gentlemen
Publisher: Moonshark
Age restrictions: none
Wayward Manor System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 7600 GT or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8