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Taking refuge in the infamous House of Hell has to be the worst mistake of your life! The dangers of the torrential storm outside are nothing compared to the blood-curdling adventures that await you inside. Who knows how many hapless wanderers like yourself have perished within its gruesome walls? Be warned! Tonight is going to be a night to remember...
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Steve Jackson made his name in the 1980s as co-creator, with Ian Livingstone, of the Fighting Fantasy series. They also founded the Games Workshop chain and White Dwarf magazine. Steve is now a Director of Lionhead, creators of the bestselling PC god-game Black and White.
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This book gave me nightmares..., Sep 1 2006
By Gary H. Koltookian - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Fighting Fantasy Gamebook #7 House Of Hell (Paperback)
When I bought the first edition of this book as a kid back in the 1980s, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. The book was titled, "House of Hades," as evidently its American publisher thought using "Hell" was too harsh. Now the title "House of Hell" has been re-instated, and that's just what you'll have to go through in order to survive the gamebook without cheating.For young readers, the story is chilling. You play as a person whose car breaks down on an unused, desolate road. The only refuge from the storm is a crumbling old house. Nobody appears to be home at first, but soon you are welcomed inside by the master of the house - the sinister Earl of Drumer and his butler, Franklins.
The Earl is seeminly a generous host, but what he doesn't tell you is that the house is a den of evil. Innocents who accidentally enter the house are quickly captured and sacrificed in occult rituals, and many of the rooms that await discovery are inhabited by gruesome creatures and sights guaranteed to send chills up your spine.
As a kid, it blew my mind that this gamebook escaped the notice of censors (especially with its unabashed usage of satanic symbols, names and instances of devil worship) and was published with just the title changed. Many of the names used in the book are the actual names of demonic entities that serve as the lieutenants of Hell. Much of the subject matter is quite disturbing...especially the descriptions of your fate should you fail to escape from the house.
Needless to say I was addicted to playing through the book as a teenager, but I had many sleepless nights as a result of doing so. Even as an adult, it's still nearly impossible to escape from the house.
It's a sinister little adventure not for the faint of heart, and I recommend it for more mature readers. If you're up for a challenging gamebook, and enjoy a good horror story, I highly recommend it.
Even better, read this book on a dark and stormy night with a flask of brandy...and avoid white wine at all costs!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Actually Frightening, Oct 17 2008
By David Kerr - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Fighting Fantasy Gamebook #7 House Of Hell (Paperback)
As a kid I collected over 40 of the Fighting Fantasy books (in green covers), in order. This one, while not my "favorite", it is easily the most memorable. It truly is scary and I recommend it for a quick thrill. It's amazing how such a simple format is pulled off so well here.This could definitely make for a great computer game - at least a fun level in one.
Never did win it though. ;)
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