The House on Usher

Flip a Creepy 1970s Home

 

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“The House on Usher is a very enjoyable and fun gaming experience that will be sure to give players a challenge.”Galit Gordon (Gaming Cypher)

 

Flip a Creepy 1970s Home in Red Aphid’s The House on Usher

 

GAITHERSBURG, MD – Dec. 2, 2014 – Getting an old, abandoned house ready for a big sale is tricky—particularly when it’s trying to kill you! That’s the basic plot in The House on Usher, a quirky hidden object game that spoofs staples of the genre at every turn—cobwebs and all. The game can now be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play.

Created by Maryland indie outfit Red Aphid, The House on Usher has players take on the role of bright-eyed realtor Agent Angie Dee who must “flip” a mysterious ramshackle house during her first day on the job at Homer Echers Real Estate. As Angie, players explore the property, tidy it up, and put themselves on the path to riches . . . as long as they make their way through the rubble. Unlike most hidden object titles, The House on Usher includes many “groovy” pop culture references from the decade of disco and plenty of offbeat humor for discerning players.

The House on Usher has a satirical aspect that players are sure to pick up on – starting with the title, which is a clear nod to Edgar Allan Poe,” says Red Aphid co-founder Brian Judy. “We had a ton of fun thinking of ways to spoof some of the genre’s staples – like the need to investigate every nook and cranny in order to secure a high score. If you’re up for an adventure in real estate, now is the time. You don’t want to keep this house waiting.”

 

Key Features

  • A hidden object mystery with an irreverent sensibility
  • Full of quirky characters and silly gags
  • Find bugs and cobwebs to increase the house’s resale value
  • Easy and “more easier” modes for the puzzle-challenged
  • Test your knowledge of 1970s pop culture!
  • Zoom and hints to help you investigate every nook and cranny

The House on Usher is free to download and play. The ground floor is unlocked from the beginning—but if the player chooses to go upstairs, the remainder of the house can be purchased for a one-time fee of $3.99.

 

Download Links
App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-house-on-usher/id914385296?ls=1&mt=8

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.redaphid.agentangie

 

At-a-Glance
Setting: a creepy house stuck in the ’70s

Genre: hidden object

Platform: iPad and Android tablets

Developer: Red Aphid – http://redaphid.com

 

Assets
Trailer 

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00h7Cw7yadE

Download:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9186800/The_House_on_Usher_trailer.zip

Screenshots

IMGUR:
http://imgur.com/a/WvbkH

Download:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9186800/The_House_On_Usher_screenshots.zip

 

Social Media
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/redaphid

Twitter
https://twitter.com/RedAphidMedia

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhZKwRPwP_WvZ-AMAMeaWA

 

About Red Aphid
Red Aphid specializes in high-end casual and social games. The founders, Brian and Laura Judy, see games not only as a great medium for entertainment but also stupendously effective communication channels. Red Aphid makes games about society, things people do, what they care about, and what we need to do to make the world a better place. And if the studio can add a little silliness, why not? To learn more about Red Aphid, please visit http://redaphid.com/

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