Death Motel

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Death Motel is a single player action game. It was developed by Playstige Interactive and was released on February 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The atmosphere of the game is genuinely terrifying, with excellent sound design and creepy visuals that enhance the horror experience.
It's a short but intense horror game that effectively delivers jumpscares and keeps players on edge with its eerie silence and unsettling sounds.
The game is inexpensive and offers a unique experience for fans of the horror genre, making it worth a try for those looking for a quick thrill.

The gameplay can become monotonous, as it often involves repetitive scavenger hunts for items and lacks a coherent storyline.
Many players found the game to be boring and not scary, with some even describing it as a waste of time due to its simplistic mechanics.
Technical issues, such as camera flickering and sound problems, detract from the overall experience and can be frustrating for players.

atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, with many players highlighting the terrifying setting of the "crimson" motel and the effective use of sound to enhance tension. Reviewers appreciate the focus on creating a chilling ambiance over jump scares, noting that the combination of graphics, sound, and setting contributes to a uniquely unsettling experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both exciting and stress-inducing, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Atmosphere - 10/10, the creepy 'crimson' motel is genuinely terrifying.”
- “The setting and soundtrack contribute to building a tense atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere was also creepy, and I prefer horror games with a creepy atmosphere rather than scary jump scares.”
- “The only thing I want to see better is screamers, but anyway the atmosphere of the game will keep you stressed.”
- “The game relies more on atmosphere and scares than on narrative.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their realism and ability to create a creepy atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience. While many users find the visuals impressive and immersive, some suggest that there is still room for improvement. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's tension and appeal.
- “Very realistic graphics here, impressive horror game, highly recommended.”
- “Good graphics, scary atmosphere; I love this game.”
- “The game is full of jump scares, creepy sounds, and disturbing visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's story features an intriguing backstory involving murders that adds a creepy atmosphere, particularly while exploring the abandoned motel. However, some players find the overall storyline to be bland and lacking coherence, despite it capturing curiosity about the ending.
- “Playing as Joe Salinger, exploring the abandoned motel feels creepy as hell, especially knowing the backstory about the murders.”
- “The game's story is interesting and managed to capture my curiosity to see how it would end.”
- “The storyline is pretty bland.”
- “A more coherent story would have improved the experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends humor with horror, creating an atmosphere that is both thrilling and amusing, often eliciting laughter even in tense situations.
- “The game is quite atmospheric and exciting, with both scary moments and moments that are funny to the point of horror.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making even the darkest moments feel lighthearted.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations that the characters find themselves in.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music effectively enhances the game's tense atmosphere with a creepy vibe, though some players find it becomes annoying by the end. Overall, it is considered a decent addition to the experience.
- “The setting and soundtrack contribute to building a tense atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking engaging elements, with players required to repetitively explore every room to gather evidence and ghost clips, leading to a tedious experience devoid of excitement or fun.
- “A longer gameplay.”
- “There are no scary jump scares, no lore, no gameplay, and nothing that can be remotely classified as fun.”
- “The gameplay is really monotonous when needing to gain all the evidence and ghost clips; you have to walk into every single room, including the bathroom, so you don't miss anything, and it's lather, rinse, repeat for all the rooms.”
- “The gameplay feels too short and lacks depth.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the game lacks sufficient content and replay value, which diminishes overall satisfaction and encourages limited engagement after the initial playthrough.