The neighborhood is in danger as Old man Nebbercracker's house has come alive and threatens to eat anything that comes close to it. With Halloween fast approaching, three children - DJ, Jenny, and Chowder - plan on putting a stop to it before it's too late.
In Monster House , players explore the innards of this haunted house, which is made up of several floors, including having a basement, attic, furnace, and a roof. The player takes on the role of the three children, with each child having their own health meter and unique abilities. They can be swapped in and out with one another, using items like flashlights to see in dark rooms and camera flash cubes which will stun enemies when used.
The game features a variety of gameplay mechanics, such as finding keys to open locked doors and smashing objects to find restorative health items. The children also have access to special items like water blasters that need to be refilled, and they can use a Walkie-Talkie to contact their friend Skull for directions.
Throughout the game, players will encounter enemies in various rooms of the house. One notable exception is the arcade cabinet containing the mini-game Thou Art Dead , where the player controls an ax wielding man in a side-scrolling action game.
Monster House was released for the GameBoy Advance in 2006, offering a unique blend of exploration and action-adventure gameplay.