I'm not sure exactly what part of the adventure you are referring to, as there is more than one area that could be described as "secret". Maybe you can send me an email at pericles@aol.com and describe what exactly is in this room and what kind of trap you are encountering, and I'd be happy to give you tips or even a walkthrough if you like.
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Tinytot Mon Jan 22 08:09:53 2007
Hi!!!
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Its the part where you go throughthe painting, pass the room of bones, give the answer about orions belt, then reach the room with the password. I think this is where you get the star-crystal, right?
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Thx!
Gaetano Tue Jan 23 05:59:14 2007
Hello again
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there is one crucial thing that you need to do. After you go through the painting and end up in the castle, you need to search the chest. Here, you will find a blank scroll. Then, after you meet Grisela, you show her the scroll, and she is able to read it and warn you about the trap in the secret room. Then continue as normal. Get past the guard, go to the room, give the right password, and enter. Only this time, you will avoid the trap and find the Star of Ages.
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Ravis Sun Feb 18 08:32:18 2007
Wow! Great site! Luv House Of Horror! Well done
Mikey Fri Mar 30 14:46:15 2007
Hey cool man, I had the almost the entire set of the original FFs (up to #54) when i was a kid, and I even used to play Advanced FF quite alot. So it was great to see there is still a popular FF community online. Stumblimg across this site I gave House of Horror a go seeing as it harked back to one of the original stories. I actually found it really difficult and found myself restarting more than I think i ever did back in the days. That wasn't so bad though, but when I did actually make it to the end and defeat the demon I was disappointed that you have to die also, being sucked into hell. Did I make a wrong turn? Is there anyway to avoid this? If not thats kinda suck-ass considering a stayed up late for two days only to be sucked into hell! :s
Gaetano Sun Apr 1 07:12:19 2007
Hello Mikey- to answer your question, yes, it is possible to have a better ending in House of Horror and get out of the adventure alive.
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Near the beginning, you have to attack the cloaked man who enters your room. He will give you a password to use for the guard underneath the house. When you use the password, the guard gives you a pentacle which saves your life at the very end.
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Hope that helps
Liam Fri Apr 27 12:22:56 2007
Hey all dont know if this has already been answered in previous postings but how the heck do u get past the count and his servant in House of Horror, ive managed to get the star of ages etc and the bronze necklace but i always end up gettin nailed by the black robed cronies :*(
Gaetano Sat Apr 28 13:51:17 2007
Hello Liam
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you need to have the Stringiamano as well. You are attacked the first time in the Stringiamano room, then make sure to visit the library (where it will attack you again) and then you will be attacked for a third time downstairs. After the third attack, choose to trap it instead of destroy it. You will place it in a wooden box to take with you. It will then come in handy when facing the Count at the end.
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If you are still having problems, send an email to the address listed on the House of Horror page and I´ll send you a full walkthrough.
Liam Sun Apr 29 23:01:42 2007
Awesome cheers for that, its takin me ages to get through this one but it was time well spent, great book.
Gaetano Tue May 1 09:14:00 2007
Thanks.
I´m not sure how often the other writers check this forum, but I´m sure everyone enjoys reading comments about their works.
Mercs Wed Aug 1 15:00:36 2007
guys can anyone submit something to this site? i've had a battered old copy of warlock of firetop mountain for 20 years now (it was second hand when i got it too!), and have always wanted to do my own version. some amazing ones on here, although i want to shoot the guy who did the House of Hell one, as it's impossible! normally they start you off with something easy, but that one throws you straight into the deep end from the start!
anyway, fantastic site and one i will be spending too much time on for the next 40 years (mainly trying to finish them all!). great work and a huge thumbs up!
Question Thu Aug 2 04:00:48 2007
Mercs, don't mess around with Gaetano. He has the Stinginamano (can't remember how it's spelled! ^_^!)
Gaetano Thu Aug 2 04:51:38 2007
Hi Mercs! Glad you're having fun playing "House of Horror". It is pretty difficult, you are correct. But I promise you that it can be solved, even if you have terrible player stats. So keep that in mind.
If at some point in the future you'd like a walkthrough, go ahead and email me. Have fun!
Mercs Fri Aug 3 10:48:19 2007
cheers Gaetano, sadly i tried the hints you gave me, and when that didn't work, i cheated and used the walk through :)
great little attempt and worthy of being compared to the original...
LOL Wed Jul 30 06:28:19 2008
walkthrough for house of horror pls?
Gaetano Thu Jul 31 15:24:25 2008
LOL--
If you haven't already, send me an email and I'll send you the walkthrough within a couple of day.
Coxy Mon Dec 29 13:06:57 2008
House of Horror is great, keep finding new things. But the boogey man keeps killing me, how can I kill it. It keeps scaring me to death even though I have fear points left. I cant get further with the game without killing it! Help!
Gaetano Mon Dec 29 22:02:15 2008
Hi Coxy-
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If you're encountering the Boogey Man, you're on the wrong path. You shouldn't go outside the house at all.
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If you need more help or a walkthrough, just email me.
Ika Tempura Wed Mar 25 01:16:17 2009
Hi how do you get the item
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pentagram to leave
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the House of Horror
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alive
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?
Gaetano Wed Mar 25 23:25:35 2009
Hello Ika. In regards to your question about House of Horror,
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Near the beginning, you need to try and break out of your room, then immediately attack the man who enters. He will give you the answer to the riddle posed by the guardian of the Star of Ages. When you answer the riddle, the guard gives you the pentagram.