Death Motel

About

"Death Motel" is a paranormal investigation game where you play as Joe Salinger, exploring the eerie and haunted Crimson Motel. A psychopath once murdered two teenagers there, and now ghostly sightings and apparitions are being reported. With your advanced computer setup in the van, you'll gather evidence and process information to unravel the motel's chilling mystery.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Inexpensive and can be completed quickly, making it accessible for casual players.
The game features a tense atmosphere with effective jump scares and creepy sound design.
The developers show potential with unique ideas and creativity, suggesting room for improvement in future titles.

Gameplay can become monotonous, requiring repetitive exploration of the same areas to collect items.
The inventory system is cumbersome, forcing players to exit the computer interface frequently.
The storyline lacks depth and coherence, leaving players wanting more context and engagement.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, tense setting, and effective sound design, which collectively create a consistently scary and stressful experience. Reviewers note that the atmosphere is a key element, often overshadowing the narrative, and while some desire improvements in jump scares, the overall ambiance remains a standout feature.
- “The game relies more on atmosphere and scares than on narrative.”
- “The setting and soundtrack contribute to building a tense atmosphere.”
- “The only thing I want to see better is screamers, but anyway the atmosphere of the game will keep you stressed.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for creating a scary atmosphere with realistic visuals that enhance the horror experience, featuring jump scares and unsettling sounds. However, some users feel that while the graphics are good, there is still room for improvement. Overall, it is highly recommended for its impressive visual design.
- “The game is full of jump scares, creepy sounds, and disturbing visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Very realistic graphics here; impressive horror game, highly recommended.”
- “Good graphics, scary atmosphere; I love this game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story receives mixed reviews; while some players find it bland and lacking coherence, others appreciate its intriguing elements that successfully engage their curiosity about the outcome.
- “The game's story is interesting and managed to capture my curiosity to see how it would end.”
- “A more coherent story.”
- “The storyline is pretty bland.”
- “The story lacks depth and engagement.”
- “A more coherent story would have improved the experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous, requiring players to thoroughly explore every room multiple times to collect evidence and ghost clips, leading to a repetitive experience. This extended exploration can feel tedious and detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “Really monotonous gameplay when needing to gain all the evidence and ghost clips. You have to walk into every single room, and all the way to the bathroom so you don't miss anything, and it's lather, rinse, repeat for all the rooms.”
- “Really monotonous gameplay when needing to gain all the evidence and ghost clips. You have to walk into every single room, and all the way to the bathroom so you don't miss anything, and it's lather, rinse, repeat for all the rooms.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for increased content and replay value, indicating that the current offerings may not provide enough incentive for multiple playthroughs.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music effectively enhances the game's tense atmosphere, with the soundtrack playing a crucial role in immersing players in the experience.
- “The setting and soundtrack contribute to building a tense atmosphere.”