Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors is a point and click game that requires you to solve puzzles in order to advance through the game.
Similar to The Mystery of the Dragon Prince, Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors has you playing Stan Riddle, an unlucky guy who took a dare from friends to enter a haunted mansion. He was subsequently tracked in the mansion by a mysterious figure called the Lord of Mirrors and needs to be guided back to safety.
You can help Stan escape by following screen text directions and solving puzzles. Some puzzles in Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors are quite simple, while others are trickier. Often you have to search for specific objects in a cluttered room in order to obtain one that will help you solve your next puzzle.
As you advance through Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors, you will encounter a myriad of different spirits throughout the house and get to learn more about the mansion's history, and ultimately how to set yourself free.
The graphics, though detailed, are primarily still frame, so hardcore gamers might find themselves bored by the lack of action throughout. You also can't leave one room to visit others until you've completed the puzzles in each room in Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors, which might get frustrating for some. Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors does provide hints for when you need them, but once used, you'll have to wait until an hourglass runs out before you can use the hint feature again.
Also, although the game isn't violent, there are spirits that sometimes pop out when you least expect them and the game has a dark feel, which might be scary for some children.
Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors is a point and click puzzle game that old school gamers will likely enjoy.
