Realms of the Haunting

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Description

Realms of the Haunting is a combination of first-person shooter and three-dimensional adventure game with quite a bit of live-action Full Motion Video thrown in to boot. Navigation through the game world is done through a FPS interface very similar to Doom; however there's also a free-floating cursor controlled by the mouse which you can use to interact with the various objects around you. There's also an inventory system and quite a few object related puzzles. The game has standard Doom-ish combat against a variety of monsters, however the combat is placed at intervals rather than throughout the game, and the emphasis is more on exploration and atmosphere.

The game's plot starts out as a typical haunted house story but soon mutates into an end-of-the-world tale combining New Age pseudo-philosophy and biblical Revelations. You take the part of Adam Randall, a pastor's son who is sent to investigate a haunted mansion by a mysterious priest who claims it's linked to your father's death. Once you enter the mansion you soon learn that not only is it infested with demons and evil spirits, but that the mansion itself is built over an old Satanic temple and the priest who sent you there is in fact a five-hundred year old French sorcerer trying to bring about the end of the world.You are soon joined by a helpful young psychic and aided by the ghost of a defeated knight. You'll also start a grudge with an ex-demon king as well as be chased around by the Antichrist-in-training.

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Alternate Titles

• "Realms of the Haunting: The Battleground between ultimate Good and Evil" -- Tag-lined title

Part of the Following Groups

• 2.5D Engine: True 3D
• Live action cut-scenes
• Realms of the Haunting series
• Theme: Haunted house

User Reviews

A brilliant game that nobody ever heard of	DOS	vedder (44703)
Help me, son. You’re my only hope!	DOS	Jeanne (76473)
Shivers with a shotgun	DOS	Terrence Bosky (5463)

Critic Reviews

Just Adventure	DOS	1997	A	100
Game Revolution	DOS	Jun 05, 2004	A-	91
GamePro (US)	DOS	Apr, 1997	4.5 out of 5	90
PC Player (Denmark)	DOS	1997	90 out of 100	90
Pelit	DOS	Jan, 1997	90 out of 100	90
Gamezilla	DOS	Jan 09, 2001	86 out of 100	86
Gameplay (Benelux)	DOS	Dec 27, 1996	80 out of 100	80
Edge	DOS	Jan, 1997	8 out of 10	80
Power Play	DOS	Dec, 1996	75 out of 100	75
Reset	DOS	Apr, 1997	7 out of 10	70

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Trivia

Ever wondered what the actors from "Realms" are doing now? I did, and so, a few months ago, I tried to trace them. (in addition to its superb plot, RotH has, in my opinion, the best acting I've ever encountered in any game). And so... what I could suggests that David Learner (Belial), a relatively popular actor already before "RotH", is still in his acting career, performing many theatrical roles. Emma Powell (Rebecca) acted in a couple of movies and seems to be involved in a US/UK theatrical production now. I couldn't find anything on David Tuomi (Adam), though... it would seem that he has nothing to do with games or acting nowadays.

Related Web Sites

• Crap Shoot (A humorous review on PC Gamer)
• Hints for Realms of the Haunting (Stuck in ROTH? This site will guide you through the tough spots.)
• The Unofficial RotH Fansite. (Currently, the most complete resource website devoted to the game.)