Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 3 demo

An unsettling 3D retro puzzle game

Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 3 is a free game released under a name-your-own-price model. It is a retro-styled game that aims to replicate the look and feel of games from the late 90s and early 2000s, such as those found on the PS1 and Nintendo 64.

The game is part of a popular but specific niche of horror that involves short experiences, retro graphics, and generally unsettling imagery. Examples of this can be found in Siren Head and Night of the Consumer. This game’s protagonist is a young girl trapped in a creepy house.

Trapped in a strange house

Mr. Hopp’s Playhouse 3 sees the player take control of a young female protagonist who finds themselves trapped inside a twisted version of Blacklands Manor. The player must escape from this nightmare scenario, but they are being pursued by a six-foot-tall rabbit with razor-sharp teeth and murderous eyes.

Solve puzzles and explore

To escape Blacklands Manor, the player must explore the house and solve various puzzles, all while avoiding some of the hostile denizens of the manor that are roaming the corridors. The puzzles themselves are relatively simple, though the game makes the exploration part tense and filled with jumpscares.

A short and scary retro experience

As the name suggests, Mr. Hopp’s Playhouse 3 is a follow-up to the first two games in this franchise. As such, it may appeal more to existing fans. The game is quite short in duration, though that is relatively common for this type of horror game. The puzzle-solving element may add appeal to players who are not familiar with the franchise.