Mishap: An Accidental Haunting [Download]

by Namco Networks

Product Features

• Over 30 Rooms To Explore.
• Face Each Ghost In A Unique Minigame.
• In-Game Comics.
• Stunning And Detailed Environments.

Product Details

Game Sheet [PDF]

• Downloading: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B003FSSINA
• Release Date: March 29, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,610 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > Game Downloads > Casual Games > Puzzle
  • #3 in Video Games > PC Games > Puzzle
  • #9 in Video Games > Game Downloads > Casual Games > Seek & Find

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Burtons have just moved into their beautiful new dream home, which unfortunately for them, happens to be haunted. Now the Burtons need your help to clear their house of a group of particularly unfortunate ghosts. Discover details of the departed houseguests by solving enigmatic riddles left behind for the living. Use household objects to assemble custom ghostcatchers for each pesky poltergeist, then challenge them in unique minigames where they make the rules! Unravel the mysteries of the ghosts' unfortunate fates and help the Burtons take back their home in Mishap: An Accidental Haunting. Search for clues and assemble them to deduce hidden messages. Find hidden Objects in a haunted mansion with over 30 Rooms! Face each of the eccentric ghosts in a unique minigame show-down! Discover the Ghost' Tales through comic-book cut scenes! System Requirements   Minimum Specifications: OS: XP and Vista Processor: 1.0 Ghz RAM: 512 MB Hard Drive: 330 MB Video Card: Unknown Additional Info: Unknown

Product Description

The Burtons have just moved into a beautiful new home, which just happens to be haunted! Now it's up to you to help them deal with some particularly unfortunate ghosts as you search for objects hidden throughout over 30 beautifully illustrated rooms. Assemble ghostcatchers and challenge each ghost in a unique minigame! Unravel the mysteries of the ghosts' unfortunate fates through in-game comics! Help the Burtons survive the paranormal and take back their home in Mishap: An Accidental Haunting!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Something new and different, April 25, 2010

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invisiblgirl "invisiblgirl" - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Mishap: An Accidental Haunting [Download] (Software Download)

Overall, this is fun to play, but it's a bit short - it took me about five hours to complete. One difference about this game is the lack of returns to the same room - each main room has three smaller rooms to explore, and you never go back to the same scene to find more objects. I expected a longer game considering the size of the download, but a lot of that turned out to be animation.

What I liked:
- There's no time limit
- The hidden objects aren't *too* difficult to find, but they take a bit of searching.
- The storyline is well-written - it's funny, a bit sad, and charming in places.
- The riddles are fun and relatively easy to solve.
- The penalty for too many mis-clicks is rather high ::g:: (you'll see what I mean).
- In addition to the usual objects and mini-games, there are some 'minor' ghosts to be captured, and they have some fun stories behind them.

What I didn't like:
- The mini-games are mostly hand-eye coordination/speed games, and I'm no good at those, but after an initial try, you can skip them.
- Some objects are difficult to find because the graphics are a bit *too* cartoonish.
- I expected some sort of interactive play at the end, but the characters wrap it up without any help.

Overall, this game is a little different from the usual HOG formula, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something new.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun, May 2, 2010

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L. LeNoir - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mishap: An Accidental Haunting [Download] (Software Download)

I had a great time with this game. The graphics were great and the searches were challenging. I also enjoyed figuring out where the riddles were. It was harder to find where the riddles were than to solve them but still fun. I had hours of fun! Would definitely recommend!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diamond in the Rough!!!!, August 23, 2010

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Gamer Guru - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mishap: An Accidental Haunting [Download] (Software Download)

I have no idea how this game is selling for $3.49, but it is a complete steal. The amount of fun and entertainment that is stuffed into this amazingly tight package is very high. The graphics in this game are of a much, much higher quality than any others like it and the attention to detail is almost limitless. Every scene, character, and visual aspect (right down to the Main Menu) are expertly crafted and woven into what is going on in the game. Not sure if anyone that ever worked with Tim Burton is a developer on this game, but I wouldn't be surprised since it delivers much of the same visual insanity (and this is a good thing)so often found in his films.

The story and concepts, although presented in a very innocent and kooky vain, are actually quite involved, complex, and downright interesting. In addition to the commonplace HOG scenes, the game also presents several different "mini-games" to play. These "Minis" are anything but, and some are fun enough to be considered games in themselves. A trophy system is in place to encourage you to go back and "go for the gold."

Finally, as a musician, I usually can't stand the music in games like this. However, Mishap's soundtrack is as varied and well-done as the rest of the game. Every song is themed to the level you play in and fit in wonderfully. I would even consider buying a soundtrack of it.

This game is a fun and unique game that has something for everyone and at $3.50... there is simply nothing offering this much value.