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Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

Fobia: St. Dinfna Hotel is not a terrible game. While it has its flaws, horror fans will find plenty to like about it and will likely love the majority of their time spent with it.
68%Game Brain Score
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Critic Score 68%Based on 20 reviews

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Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by Maximum Games and was released on June 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

"Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel" is a survival horror game set in the decadent St. Dinfina Hotel in Treze Trilhas, Santa Catarina. Amateur journalist Roberto Leite Lopes investigates rumors of mysterious disappearances and paranormal activity, uncovering a fanatical cult, human experiments, and apparitions. Armed with a camera that reveals different timelines, Roberto must solve puzzles and scavenge for supplies to stop the cult's hunt as past, present, and future collide.

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gameplay5 positive mentions
  • Innovative camera mechanic that allows for time-bending exploration.
  • Strong atmosphere and aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s horror games.
  • Engaging puzzles and a decent story that keeps players interested.
  • Lackluster core gameplay loop and uninspired combat.
  • Forgettable story with insufficient resolution and enemy variety.
  • Visuals lack polish and there are bugs that affect gameplay.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Dinfna Hotel features a unique camera mechanic that allows for time-bending exploration and inventive puzzles, contributing to a strong atmosphere and aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s horror. However, the core gameplay loops are criticized for being lackluster, with poor combat and a cumbersome inventory system detracting from the overall experience, leaving players feeling unsatisfied despite the game's intriguing concepts and visuals.

    • “A nifty camera mechanic allows for some entertaining time-bending exploration and the game has a solid grasp on 2000s grunge aesthetics, even if the story at its heart is a little old hat.”
    • “I also love the camera alternate reality mechanic, it's a neat twist on a familiar concept.”
    • “[familiar old-school horror gameplay, inventive puzzles, fun time-jump mechanic, a creepy little girl that gives Alma from F.E.A.R. a real run for her money.]”
    • “Lackluster core gameplay loop, forgettable story, uninspired scares.”
    • “Dinfna Hotel delivers a great story and innovative concept, but poor combat, cumbersome inventory, and gameplay holds it back from being a great indie horror entry.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its innovative concepts and strong protagonist, while others find it forgettable and lacking resolution. The narrative is enhanced by a unique camera mechanic and solid voice acting, but is often overshadowed by poor gameplay elements and a lack of engaging combat. Overall, while there are moments of intrigue, the story struggles to leave a lasting impression.

    • “On top of this, it has an excellent story and a protagonist that you can empathize with.”
    • “Dinfna Hotel delivers a great story and innovative concept, but poor combat, cumbersome inventory, and gameplay holds it back from being a great indie horror entry.”
    • “St. Dinfna Hotel’s layout and atmosphere is fantastic, with a decent story and well-done voice acting. The camera seeing through time is a great concept, showcasing some of the best observational puzzle design I've seen in quite some time.”
    • “It's just a shame that combat is not only boring but lacks any real challenge, and the story doesn't provide much resolution or explanation to what's really going on.”
    • “[lacklustre core gameplay loop, forgettable story, uninspired scares]”
    • “[forgettable story, bullet sponge enemies, poorly acted]”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a solid early 2000s grunge aesthetic complemented by a neat camera mechanic that enhances exploration. However, some users note that the visuals lack polish, despite the overall clean presentation and engaging puzzle design.

    • “A nifty camera mechanic allows for some entertaining time-bending exploration, and the game has a solid grasp on 2000s grunge aesthetics, even if the story at its heart is a little old hat.”
    • “[neat camera mechanic, early 2000s grunge aesthetic, clean presentation and HUD].”
    • “[good graphics, lots of puzzles, reasonably priced].”
    • “The visuals lack polish.”
    • “A nifty camera mechanic allows for some entertaining time-bending exploration and the game has a solid grasp on 2000s grunge aesthetics, even if the story at its heart is a little old hat.”
    • “[Neat camera mechanic, early 2000s grunge aesthetic, clean presentation and HUD].”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for creating a great atmosphere and featuring a compelling soundtrack; however, it is noted that without strong gameplay, the overall experience suffers.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment feel more impactful.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive soundtrack and well-designed environments, particularly in locations like St. Dinfna Hotel, which enhance the storytelling and puzzle-solving experience. However, some reviewers note that without solid gameplay mechanics, the overall impact of the atmosphere may diminish.

    • “The layout and atmosphere of St. Dinfna Hotel is fantastic, complemented by a decent story and well-done voice acting. The camera's ability to see through time is a great concept, and it features some of the best observational puzzle design I've seen in quite some time.”
    • “It has a great atmosphere and soundtrack, but without good gameplay, it falls apart.”
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Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a survival survival game with horror theme.

Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel was released on June 28, 2022.

Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel was developed by Maximum Games.

Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel is a single player game.

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