Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

30%
Game Brain Score Based on 73 reviews
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  • graphics
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In "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel," players investigate a crime in a snowy, isolated retreat with detailed pre-rendered backgrounds. The game features a non-linear plot, over 120 locations, and 15 3D character models. Players must unravel the hotel's mysteries, make choices, and examine their own beliefs about right and wrong.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

30%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
music5 positive mentions
story9 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a captivating atmosphere that evokes a sense of mystery.
  • Some players found enjoyment in the quirky characters and the classic point-and-click gameplay style.
  • The game offers multiple endings, which adds a layer of intrigue and replayability for those who appreciate puzzle-solving.
  • The voice acting is widely criticized as being among the worst ever heard in a game, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many players experienced technical issues, including game-breaking bugs and a lack of cursor functionality, making it unplayable for some.
  • The story is often described as disjointed and lacking depth, with frustrating puzzles and an abrupt, unsatisfying ending.
  • story42 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underdeveloped and lacking depth, often feeling abrupt and disjointed. While some appreciated the suspenseful buildup and the potential for multiple endings, others criticized the execution, poor voice acting, and a lack of coherent narrative, leading to a sense of confusion and disappointment. Overall, the game's story is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by gameplay issues and an unsatisfying conclusion.

    • “Dead Mountaineer's Hotel has a great story, often great atmosphere, and is just plain weird.”
    • “The story builds up quite a bit of suspense and intrigue that strings the player along and leaves them wanting more.”
    • “The story is a real slow boiler, which is a good thing as it sets the scene beautifully and allows us to get to know the characters.”
    • “The game builds up a story in suspense for a while, then it just ends abruptly with an awful ending that doesn't explain what happened in the game.”
    • “The execution of the story and moment-to-moment gameplay are the key problems with this game.”
    • “This game gets just about everything wrong, from the pixel hunting down to the straight-up awful story and characters.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating a few beautiful tracks while criticizing the overall soundtrack for being dull and poorly timed. Many users note that the music often clashes with the on-screen action, with abrupt shifts to inappropriate genres like rock or techno that disrupt the intended emotional atmosphere. Additionally, the limited variety leads to repetitiveness, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The incredible artwork is supplemented by great music that eventually gets repetitive over time because there are only a few measures.”
    • “The music is lovely for the most part, though a couple of horrendous rock pieces come in at odd moments and not just when entering the room of a particular character.”
    • “Nice music”
    • “The voice acting is atrocious and the music is completely at odds with what's happening on-screen (for instance you may be at a point where you're 'supposed to be' feeling sad, but then some rock tune will start blasting out thus breaking the illusion).”
    • “Yes, you will sometimes have music suddenly kick in with no explanation, reason, or context.”
    • “Game-breaking bugs, awful music in constant loop, and the most boring dialogue I have ever had the displeasure of witnessing.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their impressive artwork and atmospheric quality, particularly considering its 2007 release. While some players find them dated, others appreciate the nostalgic, old-school style reminiscent of titles like Syberia. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's ambiance, despite some criticism regarding the repetitive music.

    • “The graphics are amazing and leave an impression.”
    • “The artwork is fabulous and it helps the game exude atmosphere.”
    • “Nice, old-school graphics, reminded me a bit of Syberia.”
    • “The game was made in 2007, so the graphics by now are pretty dated.”
    • “Breakdown - graphics: 2/5, sound: 3/5, fun factor: 3/5, difficulty: 3/5, controls: 4/5.”
    • “The graphics were decent for how old this game looked and played.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its execution and pacing, with some players finding it significantly shorter than advertised, completing it in under 6 hours instead of the claimed 15+. While the gameplay mechanics are described as acceptable, the experience is hindered by an overly large environment that can lead to confusion.

    • “The execution of the story and moment-to-moment gameplay are the key problems with this game.”
    • “It mentions '15+ hours of gameplay', but I finished it in less than 6, and I can't imagine it taking 15 hours unless you just get lost in the unnecessarily large hotel.”
    • “Gameplay is okay, with a clear changing cursor.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players found the voice acting and overall comedic elements to be entertaining and a key reason to keep playing, others felt it detracted from the story's seriousness and noted a lack of humor altogether. Overall, the game's humor is described as both hilarious and poorly executed, leading to a divisive reception among players.

    • “The voice acting was funny (and yes, intentionally bad).”
    • “It's kind of hilarious and was mainly what kept me playing through the game, but it also made the story impossible to take seriously.”
    • “Hilarious game, but ultimately a poorly made one.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of Dead Mountaineer's Hotel is praised for its intriguing story and fabulous artwork, which contribute to a unique and immersive experience. However, the overall ambiance is significantly undermined by poor voice acting from the initial characters, detracting from the game's otherwise compelling atmosphere.

    • “Dead Mountaineer's Hotel has a great story, often a fantastic atmosphere, and is just plain weird.”
    • “The artwork is fabulous and it helps the game exude a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “However, the atmosphere is ruined at literally the first moment one of the two initial characters you see speaks, as their voice acting is some of the worst I have ever heard.”
    • “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but the lack of ambient sound and poor sound design completely undermines it.”
    • “Despite the beautiful visuals, the atmosphere feels flat and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for deteriorating significantly towards the end, with players reporting game-breaking bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay. Overall, the experience is marred by persistent technical issues.

    • “Started off good but went awful towards the end due to game-breaking bugs and glitches.”
    • “Bugs and glitches later on in the game.”
    • “Buggy... does not work.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story boring and the voice acting lacking authenticity, leading to a disconnect that diminishes the overall emotional impact.

    • “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
    • “The emotional aspects of the game fell flat, leaving me disengaged and uninterested.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game lacks replayability, making it less appealing even for fans of adventure games, suggesting that players may want to consider other options.

    • “Even if you like adventure games, with no replayability, you would do well to avoid this one and get something else instead.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for its frustrating puzzle design, which often involves tedious item searches and challenging mini-games, as well as subpar voice acting and character animations that detract from the overall experience. While the absurd plot twist may justify some of these shortcomings, they still contribute to a lack of polish in the game's presentation.

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