Mansion of Hidden Souls is a hidden gem on the Sega CD. The story line involves searching a mansion for you sister who is slowly turning into a butterfly; other humans who have been turned into butterflies appear throughout the game to give clues or pester. Truly bizarre premise for a game; perhaps if more games like this had been produced back in the early 90's the Sega CD might have survived longer.
Pro's- While poor looking by today's standard's, the game utilizes the sega cd's harware to full effect and creates a convincing environment for gamers. The music is genuinely creepy but at the same time has a lyrical, hypnotic quality. The storyline is interesting and unusual and manages to engage the gamer.
Con's- The game is fairly short and as many of these games go, has less replay value because once you've solved it, why go back? The music while good (as noted above) can become repetitive and the acting of the voices vary in quality. Some gamers may wish the puzzles were harder to solve and the the game does run on rails (meaning you can't go anywhere in the mansion you want or move about 360 degrees).
Verdict- despite some of the flaws, most gamers will probably appreciate playing the game at least once, if just for its ingenuity and bizarre premise.
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