Helios Hotel: The Night Shift

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Helios Hotel: The Night Shift is a single player action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Rose Lane Games and was released on February 14, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Rose has just moved to a small town ready to start a new life. Luckily, she quickly found a job as a receptionist at the Helios Hotel, the fancy new hotel in town. Her first day proves working at the Helios Hotel isn't quite what she was expecting. Helios Hotel: The Night Shift is a story-driven choose-your-own-adventure style horror game inspired by paranormal and slasher films. Play as Rose and…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Engaging and unpredictable horror narrative with choice-based elements and humor.
Well-executed jump scares and atmospheric tension that players found enjoyable.
Unique blend of time management and storytelling mechanics adding strategic depth.

Enemies have excessive health, making combat frustrating and reliant on button mashing.
Game is very short overall, with a total playtime of about 4.5 hours spread across chapters.
Stability issues such as crashes and some cheesy dialogue reduce immersion and polish.

story
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The story of "Helios Hotel: The Night Shift" is engaging, blending humor, creepiness, and interactive elements effectively to create a unique horror experience. Players appreciate the intriguing narrative centered around a night receptionist, though some technical issues currently hinder a smooth storytelling experience. Overall, the plot is well-received for its suspense and jump scares.
- “First two nights were great and the story was interesting and quite funny, with cool jumpscares and creepy moments.”
- “I really enjoyed the interactive elements and found the storyline engaging throughout.”
- “"Helios Hotel: The Night Shift" is a story-driven horror game where players take on the role of Rose, a new receptionist working the graveyard shift at an eerie, mysterious hotel.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being engaging and enjoyable, contributing to a fun and entertaining experience throughout. Players appreciate the mix of funny moments alongside thrilling elements, enhancing the overall story and gameplay.
- “I can tell the devs had a lot of fun with it, I thought the humor was great and I truly had so much fun through every twist and turn!”
- “First two nights were great and the story was interesting and quite funny, and the jumpscares and creepiness were cool as well.”
- “Great jumpscares, lots of funny moments, I am excited for the next chapters to be released!”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a solid foundation with thoughtful design choices that enhance the atmosphere and mechanics. Its intriguing time management system effectively balances task completion with escalating horror, creating tension and strategic depth.
- “Promising foundation: even in my limited playtime, it’s clear that the game has a solid base with interesting mechanics and potential for a gripping horror experience.”
- “Thoughtful design choices: despite the constraints of a small development team, the game makes smart design decisions that help elevate its atmosphere and gameplay.”
- “Intriguing time management mechanic: the balance between completing hotel tasks and dealing with the creeping horror unfolding around you adds a layer of tension and strategy.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is immersive and engaging, maintained by thoughtful design choices that effectively compensate for the limitations of a small development team. These smart decisions enhance both the mood and pacing throughout the game.
- “The atmosphere was immersive, and the pacing kept me interested from start to finish.”
- “Thoughtful design choices: despite the constraints of a small development team, the game makes smart design decisions that help elevate its atmosphere and gameplay.”