No "Fear" Of This "Sale" Price! This "House" Is A Bargain! – Fear for Sale: The House on Black River (Full) Review

To Fellow Players: Just a reminder that you should check out Episodes 2 and 3 of the brilliant "Adam Wolfe" series; they are available for play. I believe that Episode 4, the final chapter, will be released on November 4. I love this series for both its elevated levels of interactivity and an intense, hair-raising storyline. The setting evokes emotions of uncertainty, anticipation, and foreboding as you explore an austere and desolate manor haunted by the tortured souls of former residents. The prolific background animations are instrumental in helping one become immersed within the environment, such as when you read your fortunes as you devour cookies; you light up candles and fireplaces; and when demonic entities lunge out at you from hanging portraits. The graphics fail to mesmerize me; they are visibly subdued with faded and fuzzy illustrations. The coloration radiates iridescent, vibrant, and scintillating tinges, which contrast well against the dreary and shadowy background. You can customize your settings; the listed options should suit everyone's preferences. The inventory is labeled and interactive; items require assembly. In custom mode, the teleport map transports you to labeled locations and indicates available actions. The HOS are very interactive with a palatable assortment of various types; however, they are ordinary in arrangement and idea. The puzzles are entertaining and a little clever in presentation; you will slide boxes to join matching sides of pictures. Another is the storybook form with the addition of mini-puzzles as you gain segments of the backstory. It's a shame that this developer eliminates the inclusion of a journal to refresh one's memory of the story; ironically, though, the more currently shunned "back" button is included. You have several sets of collectibles, which are accessible through the infamous and formulaic Press Pass; they are well camouflaged at times. As is customary with this series, transition between scenes is slightly lagging, which repeatedly disrupts continuity; there are no other glitches to report. Overall, this is an engaging experience, one filled with the coveted components we fancy, together with an ample amount of variety; it's worth my time!
Review by KimTwilight69 on Fear for Sale: The House on Black River (Full).