Sega Master System (SMS)

Ghost House

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Ghost House is a horror-themed platformer released for the Sega Master System in 1986. Players control detective Mickey as he explores a haunted mansion, searches for keys, and avoids supernatural enemies. Built around limited light, puzzle-solving, and time pressure, the game stands out for its eerie atmosphere and tight, maze-like progression, making it a memorable early console horror action title.
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Release Date
1986-01-01
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Plays
17

The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Mickey moves through multi-room stages, jumps over gaps and traps, and collects keys and other progression items to unlock the way forward. A torch or flame-based attack is used to repel ghosts, bats, and other enemies. Many areas require backtracking, hidden-path discovery, and careful route planning because the timer keeps advancing throughout each stage.

Mickey

The detective protagonist who enters the haunted mansion to uncover its secrets and escape alive.

Learn the locations of keys and doors early so you do not waste time on unnecessary detours. Avoid trading hits with enemies; it is usually safer to slip past them between attack windows. Search corners and walls carefully, since hidden passages and critical items can greatly shorten a route.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Check exits and locked doors first when entering a new area, then route your item collection around them.

Tips

Keep moving steadily, because many enemies are easier to avoid than to fight head-on.

Tips

Prioritize enemies that block progress instead of trying to clear every threat on the screen.

User Reviews

The atmosphere feels very of its era, but it still creates real tension.

User Reviews

The challenge comes more from memorizing routes and handling the timer than from raw combat.

User Reviews

As an early horror platformer, it has a distinctive theme and presentation.

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