Today we shine the app spotlight on apps featuring ghosts, ghouls and haunted places. Note that these apps are not intended for young children; consider those with no rating given as rated “T” for Teen.
First up, from Big Fish Games: Enigmatis – The Ghosts of Maple Creek [Full, Kindle Fire Edition] (5/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99 and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – From Amazon:
Find a kidnapped teenage girl and save yourself in Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek, a fun Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! After waking up in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere, you must piece together your memories and figure out why you ended up in Maple Creek. Discover the ancient evil that lurks in the seemingly peaceful lands of Vermont and learn the truth in this thrilling detective story!
The Haunt (4/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99 and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – We featured this app in a post recently, and it’s been so popular with our readers we figured we’d include it again, for any who missed that earlier post. From Amazon:
The Haunt is a thrilling new point and tap adventure that is sure to make your toes curl and keep your device on edge! This stunningly beautiful and creepily crafted adventure takes you on an escape to a spooky and chilling estate full of curious plot twists and engaging and unique puzzles. Mini-games are scattered throughout the dark and mysterious farm and abandoned house. Ghosts and demons guard the many places of curiosity as you search for the clues and tools to unlock the mystery.
As the townfolk’s last hope, you are commissioned and charged with the task of ridding the house and farm from its dark and devilish ghouls and closing the ethereal portal hidden within. Many others have tried this but have never been heard from again. Can you put all the pieces together and restore peace to the homestead?
Rich and colorful, the photo-real graphics make this one of the most beautiful adventures on the appstore. Challenging puzzles and well hidden clues and objects provide a great deal of depth to the game and makes this a standout in the genre. Start your adventure today and get your creep on in the Haunt.
“Its dark, grimy graphics are positively creepy…enough to make you pause for just a second before you snap off the bedroom light.” – Gamezebo
Ghost Radar, Legacy (4/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents) – From Amazon:
Ghost Radar attempts to detect paranormal activity. Working on the same principle as traditional paranormal detection equipment, the app employs your mobile device’s sensors to measure electromagnetic fields, sounds, and vibrations. But while traditional tools are easily fooled by bursts of normal electromagnetic energy, stray vibrations, and background sounds, Ghost Radar sets itself apart by analyzing its readings and indicating hits only for interesting patterns.
Detecting and Recording Activity
To improve your chances of finding paranormal signatures, the app enables you to easily adjust its sensitivity to control for noise. Collected information can be displayed either numerically or graphically, appearing similar to a radar display. Any interesting words it detects are repeated by a recorded voice and logged for future reference. Directions and an FAQ can be found in the Menu.Please note that there is no guarantee of Ghost Radar’s accuracy since results cannot be verified scientifically. The app should be used for entertainment purposes only.
Gun Zombie – Hell Gate (4.5/5 stars, rated M for Mature, currently FREE and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – This is a realistic first-person zombie shooter. From Amazon:
– The New ‘HELLGATE’, Endless Zombie Attack
– 500+ mission modes, 60 boss battles, 20 Hellwave
– 23 Realistic Guns and simulator
– World & Individual Ranking
– 15+ diverse zombie types
– Upgrade & Customization of each gun
Call of Mini: Zombies (4/5 stars, rated M for Mature, currently priced at 99 cents) – From Amazon:
The Smash-Hit #1 Action Game in the App Store is now on Android!
A SMALL TOWN INFECTED… UNDEAD ROAM the STREETS…
LOCK ‘n’ LOAD and come out GUNS BLAZING in HD GLORY!A strange virus has taken hold in a small town; one after another, the town’s people have succumbed, losing their appetite for food and gaining one for BRAINS.
A few brave men hold out against all hope, machine guns and rocket launchers their only aid. Will they survive another day?
That’s up to YOU.
• Amazing 3D VISUALS
• Fast & furious RUN-AND-GUN ACTION
• Awesome WEAPONS in the ARMORY
And finally, if you remember (and enjoyed) those Choose Your Own Adventure books as a kid, consider Choice of the Vampire (4.5/5 stars, currently free) – From Amazon:
Begin your two-hundred year journey as a vampire in New Orleans, 1815; choose whether you will seek love, power, or redemption as you negotiate the growing-pains of the young Republic. Choice of the Vampire is a text-based game of multiple choices.