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Game Information
- Platform: Windows XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 12 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Scratches is an atmospheric mystery adventure game for the PC, brimming with eerie twists and terrifying surprises. Set in and around a solitary Victorian mansion concealing a terrible secret, a long since forgotten story from the past emerges to haunt the present. A careful combination of inventory-based and deductive-style puzzles, integrated with a riveting storyline, non-linear gameplay, intricately detailed graphics, and an entrancing soundtrack, immerse you in a haunting Gothic atmosphere until the final shocking revelation.
As famed horror writer Michael Arthate, you arrive at Blackwood Manor, your newly acquired home, an old Victorian house lost in the outskirts of a small English market town. While the ominous weather bodes of darker days, you are initially charmed by this peaceful and quiet place. The pleasant stillness is soon broken, however, as the rooms of this exquisite, if faded glory, mansion speak of past events, their tales echoing through its walls. As the odd noises in the basement grow ever louder, you set about solving your sanctuary's long-held mystery.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Well, I was slightly disappointed with this game, mainly because it was so short!...oh and the main character has a very dodgy English accent (clearly an American!) However the graphics are good and it will get you thinking as the puzzles are quite hard. I admit, I had to use a walkthrough on some bits. Its a very scary game though. I'm glad it was daylight while I was playing. The music is very spooky and you just keep thinking that something is going to jump out at you!!
Get this game if you like a challenge and like a bit of a scare! :-)
Get this game if you like a challenge and like a bit of a scare! :-)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
This is a good and intreguing game with some nicely thought out puzzles and a logical progression... most of the time.
The problem is the random "what do I do now?" moments. The game works in time-period slots (look at the clock in the hall to see your progression) and doing something right moves the time on a bit. The problem occurs when you're aimlessly wondering round wondering what you should do. Now, this is fairly standard in a point-and-click game, but in Scratches, most of the time, if you're stuck like that, it's because you haven't used the phone to "Call Jerry" enough or you're supposed to go to bed to move the plot on... This I found very frustrating, especially as you don't even get a hint such as "It's getting late, I should turn in" etc.
Anyway, other than that and the fact that the voice for the main character is so obviously an American trying to sound English it's a really good game. I didn't find it very scarey, but then I'm hard to scare. Still, it's a fun and atmospheric game to play with the odd "shock" moment.
I would advice, however, getting the "Directers Cut" edition, if you can, which apparently has an alternate ending and extra chapter at the end.
The problem is the random "what do I do now?" moments. The game works in time-period slots (look at the clock in the hall to see your progression) and doing something right moves the time on a bit. The problem occurs when you're aimlessly wondering round wondering what you should do. Now, this is fairly standard in a point-and-click game, but in Scratches, most of the time, if you're stuck like that, it's because you haven't used the phone to "Call Jerry" enough or you're supposed to go to bed to move the plot on... This I found very frustrating, especially as you don't even get a hint such as "It's getting late, I should turn in" etc.
Anyway, other than that and the fact that the voice for the main character is so obviously an American trying to sound English it's a really good game. I didn't find it very scarey, but then I'm hard to scare. Still, it's a fun and atmospheric game to play with the odd "shock" moment.
I would advice, however, getting the "Directers Cut" edition, if you can, which apparently has an alternate ending and extra chapter at the end.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Well I have just finished playing this game, although it is a brilliant game, it is to say the least a very scary game, the music is eerie at times, which makes you jump. I only played this game during the day, as at times I did have to shut my eyes because when you open doors, they seem to take ages to open, therefore thinking someones behind there. The box says CREEPY HOUSE OF HORROR, and it lives up to its statement.
Must have game ( not for the screamish).
Must have game ( not for the screamish).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Scary?!?
Rather disappointed with the game, who said it was scary?!?! Boring, in Nancy Drew style- walking from one place to another, pick this, read that. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kitty
SCRATCHES and Windows 7
I bought this game because of the generally positive reviews from other people and because I like horror-based adventures. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Hampton
Hummm
This is a good game and really quite spooky. But I guess I must be El Thicko as unlike some reviewers I found the game incredibly hard and had to use the walk through on a number... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Me
Good point and click game
If you are into frustraing point and click games then this one is for you! I actually quite enjoyed it as it is quite a eery game and i love FPS horror survival games. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Speagle
Scratches
Very good game, took a while to work out some of the clues but worked it out in the end, the ending of the game made me jump.
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by D. Godfrey
Tedious
I imagined something a little more slick. I was bored quite quickly and completely lost interest when it came time to dig around - afraid I could not be bothered to finish it and... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2008 by H. Baar
As Scary as an Abandoned Mansion Should Be!
Scratches is a point and click adventure set in the atmospheric backdrop of a spooky, abandoned Victorian mansion, acquired by your real estate agent (that fact alone should make... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2008 by Helenreddjedet
Chilling!
Very atmospheric game. I love horror films, and actually found this to be quite chilling. The puzzles are logical and not too difficult. Read more
Published on 29 May 2008 by Julie J
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