Doorman Story: Hotel Simulator

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"Doorman Story: Idle Hotel Game" is a simulation game with time management elements that allows you to build and manage your own hotel empire. The game boasts an interesting plot, good music, and plenty of humor, but is marred by frequent advertisements and bugs. Despite its flaws, the game's perfect mechanics and Marvelous visuals make it an engaging experience for idle game fans looking to become hotel tycoons.

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Play Modes

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

Doorman Story: Hotel Simulator screenshot

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,165 reviews

graphics148 positive mentions

monetization216 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and animations, making it visually appealing.
It's an addictive game that keeps players engaged with its challenging levels.
Players can progress without spending money, but it requires patience and strategy.

Many players experience bugs and glitches, especially in higher levels, causing frustration.
The game often requires in-app purchases to progress, particularly after level 8.
Players cannot replay previous levels to earn more coins or diamonds, limiting their ability to upgrade.

monetization
250 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
9%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game becomes nearly impossible to advance without spending real money or watching excessive ads, leading to a pay-to-win perception. Additionally, issues with ad functionality and misleading advertisements have contributed to a negative experience for some users.
- “So far so good.. I have just started this game and I have already noticed that it's not advertisement packed.”
- “Graphics are awesome and there are no ads, and microtransactions are not aggressive.”
- “No ads in between!”
- “It's a worst thing to play a game by seeing ads, seeing ads to earn extra things in game is not a bad thing but for playing game also we have to see ads is a very worst thing.”
- “You cannot get any further than level 8 without in-game purchase.”
- “The game is so interesting but why do you allow inappropriate adult sex-related ads in the game?”
graphics
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
2%
The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, smoothness, and appealing design. While some reviews mention occasional lag and mediocre elements, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Users appreciate the vibrant animations and user-friendly interface, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “The graphics and gameplay are very good but levels soon become almost impossible to pass without buying stuff, so ultimately it's just another pay for win.”
- “The graphics are amazing as well 👍🏾”
- “The graphics are smooth and the playability is awesome.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best and it all seems really clunky and somehow wrong.”
- “Since the update, the game is running very slow, glitches everywhere, and one room permanently has the cleaning graphic on it.”
- “The art style is ugly and they constantly harass you to make a purchase with offers every minute.”
stability
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches and freezes reported, particularly at higher levels. Many players express frustration over losing lives and progress due to these technical issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite its potential, the persistent bugs and lack of responsive customer support have led to a negative experience for many players.
- “No glitches on my device, good gameplay and graphics.”
- “Very fast and no glitches that I can tell.”
- “I would have given more stars if there were no glitches.”
- “The game is fun when it works; however, it freezes at the end and either blips out or just won't complete until you're forced to forfeit.”
- “Disappointing as I've made really steady progress, building and saving coins and diamonds, not buying any, and persisting through several glitches that shut the game down always during levels where I have activated boosters, and then to lose all progress on a game that actually appeared to have a reachable end is really frustrating!”
- “It's very expensive and glitches ruin the game.”
gameplay
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
17%
3%
Overall, the gameplay is described as simple, addictive, and engaging, with enjoyable animations and graphics that enhance the experience. However, some players find the mechanics frustrating due to limitations on action queuing and the need for in-game purchases to progress, particularly in later levels. While many appreciate the intuitive design and fun elements, issues such as bugs and unresponsive commands can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Upgrades are achievable and well-paced, and have a noticeable effect on gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and fun, the animations are cute and the music is a treat to the ears.”
- “Absolutely addictive gameplay!”
- “Only 4 actions can be queued at a time, and in the busier levels this makes gameplay incredibly frustrating, as you are clicking on actions that don't register.”
- “Gameplay not as per advertisement... no proper response from support team for transaction issues.”
- “Game itself is good and challenging which has been great although the game glitches once in a while and doesn't respond to commands meaning loss of lives and disrupts gameplay.”
story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
5%
The "Doorman Story" game features a charming hotel management narrative that many players find engaging and addictive, complemented by appealing graphics and animations. However, several users express frustration with the game's progression system, noting that it often requires spending money or watching ads to advance, which detracts from the overall experience. While the storyline is generally well-received, some players feel it lacks depth and continuity, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling quality.
- “This is a really cute game, with lovely graphics and a story that moves along nicely.”
- “Great story to play, it engages you and your time is not wasted while playing Doorman Story.”
- “Fun game with a great story and great graphics.”
- “Very poor on the Doorman Story team's end!”
- “Sorry to be giving such a low review, but this game has no storyline and you make such a small amount of money per round that it makes updating and buying objects for your hotel a chore.”
- “Overall fun game, but at some point, a level is reached where no matter how perfectly you complete the mission, it's all in vain as they want you to spend money to complete it.”
humor
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the humor in the game is well-received, with many players appreciating the funny animations and dynamic gameplay. While some users express frustration with game mechanics, they still find the experience entertaining and addictive. The humor adds a lighthearted touch, making it enjoyable despite any challenges faced during play.
- “It's hilarious looking at the guests go to the gumball machine and get upset as it is not available unless you pay $2.99.”
- “Doorman story is a funny and addictive game.”
- “Great game with cute design and funny animations.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
8%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and engaging, enhancing the overall experience with its catchy soundtracks and cute animations. Players appreciate the variety, including festive tunes, and find the music complements the gameplay well, despite some minor technical issues. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The gameplay is smooth and fun, the animations are cute and the music is a treat to the ears.”
- “Superb graphics and music.”
- “Great music, cute graphics, fun game overall.”
- “There are times the screen will freeze but the music is still there, times when the bubbles of customer orders are mixing up. The last bug I encountered was when the coins were not adding up.”
- “I love the new Christmas background music, but I'm deleting this app soon.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, users report improved performance and animations in the game, though some suggest that a lighter version could enhance compatibility across various devices. However, there are concerns regarding poor touch response at higher levels, indicating a need for further optimization in that area.
- “I'd like to notice some upgrades in the overall performance of the game, but it's possible that may be my device.”
- “I would advise you to create a lighter version for it to run smoothly on all phones.”
- “Good performance and animations.”
- “I'd like to see some upgrades in the overall performance of the game, but it's possible that may be due to my device.”
- “The touch response is too poor in higher levels; please improve the touch performance.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that losing levels results in a complete loss of resources, which hampers progress and leads to dissatisfaction. Many feel that the game lacks proper balancing, suggesting that even small rewards for losses would improve the experience and reduce the feeling of being stuck. Overall, the consensus is that excessive grinding detracts from enjoyment.
- “So in the end, you end up losing everything: no coins, no power-ups, no lives, only frustration. Please fix the balancing issue; I find this frustrating even as a paying user. At least give us some coins for losing a level so that we can keep grinding to have enough coins to upgrade and clear that level. Don't let people be stuck at one level; that is bad game design.”
- “Too much grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be mixed; while some moments are touching, the increasing difficulty can lead to frustration and upset, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game quickly escalates in difficulty, which made me feel very upset.”
- “I have a touching issue; I have to touch specific hit points to record the order, and the touching points should be bigger.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character design is praised, there is little mention of depth or growth in character development, suggesting that the focus may be more on aesthetics than on evolving narratives.