Disney's The Haunted Mansion is a third-person action-adventure game for PlayStation 2, drawing inspiration from the Disneyland attraction and the 2003 film. Players assume the role of Zeke Holloway, navigating a haunted mansion to solve a mystery and release trapped spirits. Throughout the game, Zeke collects Shriveled Souls with a lantern called the Beacon of Souls, aided by Madame Leota and friendly ghosts, while battling the main antagonist, Atticus Thorn.
Based off a combination of the popular Disneyland attraction and the 2003 movie of the same name, players guide Zeke Holloway through the house of 999 happy haunts in order to solve a mystery, put the spirits to rest, and get out of the house alive.
The game is presented as a 3rd person action adventure. Players are allowed full roam of the mansion, once they collect enough Shriveled Souls inside their Beacon of Souls, a special lantern designed to collect the various lesser ghosts throughout the rooms. Though Zeke handles his quest alone, he is aided by the help of Madame Leota, and six friendly ghosts who will provide hints and items throughout the journey. As Zeke solves puzzles, completes various tasks, and helps rid the house of its evil spirits, these spiritual companions will provide Soul Gems, which amplify the power of the Soul Beacon. Once fully charged, Zeke will have the ability to face the main spirit, Atticus Thorn, for the final showdown.