Get to Know About House of Hazards
You jump into House of Hazards and immediately get the sense it’s like your living room turned into a wacky obstacle course. You and up to three friends dash around a house rigged with traps that pop up at the worst possible moments—think buzz saws sliding across the floor, electric fences zapping your ankles, and giant bowling balls rolling down the hallway. It feels downright chaotic, but in the best way possible, because you’re not just avoiding hazards—you’re also bashing your buddies on the head with a frying pan when they least expect it.
Every round is a whirlwind of mini–objectives: grab coins, collect tokens, or push each other into waiting deathtraps, all while the clock ticks down. The maps are broken up room by room—kitchen, attic, basement—and each one has its own set of surprises. One minute you’re dodging hot sauce geysers in the kitchen, the next you’re scrambling to climb a bookshelf that’s about to collapse. You never know which gadget the game will throw at you next, but you do know that when things go really haywire, everyone’s laughing so hard they can barely breathe.
What really sells House of Hazards is that it never takes itself too seriously. The cartoonish visuals, over-the-top sound effects, and rubber-duck trophies you earn for looking like a total hot mess all combine to make this feel like a wild party you can play from your couch. Whether you’re in for a quick five-minute round or a marathon session, it’s the kind of game that makes you say, “Just one more level,” over and over until your sides hurt. If you’re looking for a fast, slapstick–style party game that’s equal parts friendly sabotage and “did you really just do that?!,” this one’s a blast.