The Haunted Building

The Haunted Building, developed and published by Genuine Studio, is a narrative-focused first-person horror experience set within the aging walls of a 1990s Hong Kong public housing complex. Rather than leaning entirely on shock-driven scares, the game constructs its terror through atmosphere, cultural specificity, and layered storytelling. It places players in the role of Lee Shing, a part-time security guard tasked with persuading tenants to sign relocation consent forms before the building’s demolition. What initially appears to be bureaucratic routine gradually unravels into a tense and deeply personal mystery filled with psychological unease and hints of supernatural interference. The setting plays a crucial role in shaping the game’s identity. The housing estate feels authentic and lived-in, from narrow stairwells and dim corridors to modest apartments cluttered with everyday objects. This grounded realism strengthens the horror elements, as the fear emerges not from fantasy environments but from a space that feels plausible and intimate. The architecture’s repetition and confined design enhance the sense of claustrophobia, while flickering lights and distant echoes inject subtle discomfort. The building itself becomes a character—its aging walls concealing secrets and its layout encouraging both exploration and paranoia. Narratively, the game unfolds as an investigative drama layered with supernatural undertones. Lee Shing’s interactions with tenants reveal complex personalities shaped by fear, denial, and unresolved trauma. Some residents resist relocation for reasons that extend beyond attachment to their homes, hinting at hidden motives and buried truths. Dialogue sequences are central to progression, offering players meaningful choices that shape the direction of the story. These decisions ripple across the narrative, influencing relationships, uncovering alternate scenes, and guiding the outcome toward one of several distinct endings. The branching structure encourages multiple playthroughs, as different conversational approaches reveal new layers of context and character insight. Gameplay blends exploration with light puzzle-solving and interactive storytelling. Players investigate apartments, gather clues, and piece together fragments of information that gradually clarify the building’s troubled history. Puzzles are integrated organically, often requiring attention to environmental details rather than abstract problem-solving. The absence of combat shifts emphasis toward tension and vulnerability, making each encounter with unexplained phenomena feel significant. Ghostly manifestations and environmental distortions appear sparingly but effectively, maintaining suspense without overwhelming the narrative flow. The audio design significantly enhances immersion. Fully voiced Cantonese dialogue anchors the experience culturally and emotionally, while English subtitles broaden accessibility. Ambient sounds—creaking doors, faint whispers, distant footsteps—maintain a steady undercurrent of dread. Silence is used strategically, allowing quiet exploration to feel heavy with anticipation. The restrained soundtrack avoids melodrama, instead reinforcing the psychological tone of the unfolding mystery. Visually, The Haunted Building favors mood over technical spectacle. Lighting is used to create depth and tension, casting long shadows across hallways and emphasizing the building’s worn textures. Character models and environments may not reach the fidelity of larger productions, but they effectively serve the narrative’s grounded aesthetic. The subtle blending of realistic interiors with occasional supernatural distortion reinforces the theme that something unnatural is embedded within ordinary life. One of the game’s most compelling strengths lies in its thematic focus. Beyond ghostly encounters, it explores displacement, memory, and the emotional weight of redevelopment. The impending demolition of the building symbolizes both renewal and erasure, reflecting the internal conflicts of its residents. The horror becomes intertwined with social commentary, transforming the setting into more than a haunted space—it becomes a vessel for unresolved history and collective anxiety. While certain aspects, such as pacing or visual polish, may reveal the game’s indie scope, these limitations rarely overshadow its narrative ambition. The deliberate tempo allows suspense to accumulate gradually, rewarding patience with layered storytelling and emotional payoff. It stands apart from more action-oriented horror titles by prioritizing introspection and atmosphere. Ultimately, The Haunted Building delivers a culturally grounded and narratively rich horror experience. Through its immersive setting, branching storylines, and psychological tension, it offers more than a conventional haunted house tale. It invites players to confront both the supernatural and the human complexities embedded within the crumbling walls of Changrong Tower, crafting a thoughtful and unsettling journey that lingers beyond its final ending. Rating: 8/10

瑕不掩瑜。

看了舍长实况感觉不错就买了个试试，剧情个人觉得还不错，有突脸但不是很吓人，流程比较短但价格也不贵，配音挺有特色，应该是粤语？🤔各种小海报里的梗也很好玩ʕ ◦`꒳´◦ʔ

玩着还行，反转的结局能预料到，只能说两个人都是极品，一个控制欲死强，一个嘴笨不会表达，吐槽那个100抽的成就，很无聊

成就神作，5小时可以通关，并且拿取全成就。 优点： 1.全程配音。粤语听着很舒服，至少配音这方面很良心。 2.虽然没有攻略，会遗漏部分支线。但是遗漏支线不影响全成就的获取。 3.游戏通关之后可以直接回溯不同章节，方便快速查漏补缺。 4.剧情没有太多jump scare，可以当成传统的港式鬼片。主角也是那种小人物，要做任务赎罪的鬼魂，猛鬼大厦其实是主角赎罪的地方。 缺点： 1.章节回溯会遗失关键道具，特别是21章，尽管做了不同的分支路线图，但是回溯都没有关键道具项链。导致想看不同结局只能从19章开始去找关键道具。 2.部分小游戏时间卡的很死。稍微操作失误就肯定失败。 3.剧情稍显单薄，不过看介绍会有第二部，可以期待一下。 4.最麻烦的成就是抽100张闪卡，这个只能一张一张抽取，不能快进和跳过，比较费时间。

真无聊，全是对话 这是恐怖游戏？？恐怖在哪里呢？？

操作简单，不需要在乌漆麻黑的地方翻箱倒柜到处摸黑找线索找钥匙找道具找路

不推荐游玩购买，剧情背景漏洞百出，只能说纯纯幻想时刻，玩这款游戏制作组需要向我支付游玩的钱，游戏背景在香港但配音完全广东口音 非常不推荐购买此游戏，看封面本以为是有特色的民俗地方生活向恐怖游戏 但是作为一款视觉小说，但是无论是背景设定的漏洞百出，充满凝视的女性角色和部分对话进行受众筛选，还是极其粗糙的立绘，再加上放在番茄免费小说里都没人看到垃圾剧情，只想说游玩的金钱和时间完全被浪费了

很不错的视觉小说 值回票价 有多处Jump scare但被时不时的幽默对话冲淡了恐怖感 全程粤语配音好评！我一北方人听得很带感hhh PS大家一定要打出真结局和隐藏彩蛋哦 双重反转！ 含剧透： 1. 第一个打出来的结局2，当时还好奇既然张德军这么“爱妻”那为啥问点关于他妻子的事儿就川剧变脸甚至要追杀我，打完真相篇就解释通了。真是恶人自有恶人磨啊，控制狂配负心汉，打出真结局“永远的爱” 2. 彩蛋电脑里文档展示了为什么李诚会觉得大厦里很多人似曾相识，为什么刚要逃出大厦就被陈伯和李道言按下然后部分失忆，为什么结局6被谢恩乔吃掉后会有李道言和马尾女孩的那番对话。一切都圆回来了~

游戏很短，剧情还可以，小游戏不想打还能跳过，最后隐藏结局打出来的时候还是很震惊的 缺点就是配音质量太差了，声音忽大忽小，有时候还有电流麦炸麦