Hidden Hotel: Miami Mystery
- February 23, 2019
- Tilting Point
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Hidden Hotel: Miami Mystery" is a seek-and-find adventure game with an intriguing story and stunning game mechanics. Renovate the hotel by finding hidden objects while uncovering a wholesome mystery, all with masterful graphics and good music. However, be prepared for grinding, annoying ads, and some bugs for a sometimes hilarious experience.
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Reviews
- story942 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly appreciating the mystery elements intertwined with the gameplay. However, some users express frustration over the slow progression of the storyline and the excessive energy costs associated with advancing it, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and boredom. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, the pacing and energy mechanics detract from the overall experience for some players.
“The storyline is great, and the objects are cleverly hidden.”
“The story is interesting too.”
“This game is so addicting, because of the mystery and the story.”
“The storyline is boring and poorly written, and you have to spend too many hard-earned stars on the storyline and hardly any on the renovation.”
“The story is really lacking and there are lots of redundant padding tasks.”
“It's ridiculous that you have to wait 6 months or longer for an update when there are tons of other games that have a storyline just like this game, and they update weekly!”
- graphics417 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, high quality, and appealing art style, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, some users have reported issues with glitches, outdated designs, and a shift towards a more childish aesthetic in recent updates, which detracts from the initial appeal. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered excellent, there are calls for improvements and fixes to enhance the user experience.
“The graphics are just amazing with the storyline, just no negative I can think about.”
“Outstanding graphics.”
“I love the graphics and the design.”
“What's worse, after I reinstalled it some of the graphics (wall, carpets) can't be changed/clicked.”
“My only gripe (and preventing 5 stars) is when completing some tasks the graphics don't update so floors are still messy, furniture isn't 'fixed' etc. reported the problem but no response.”
“The graphics & decorations are horrid.”
- stability381 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly after updates. Players have expressed frustration over losing progress, energy, and in-game rewards due to these glitches, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. While some users have not experienced major problems, the overwhelming feedback indicates that stability issues need urgent attention to improve the gaming experience.
“No glitches apart from the parrot special adventure where I get stuck on the third level and can't go past the instructions, as I tap on the item in the fridge but it doesn't recognize that I actually tapped it.”
“The game would be great if there weren't glitches during play.”
“It bugs me how it glitches when I earn a star, but it takes the star away and keeps the gold after reloading.”
“I absolutely love the game, but in the past couple of days after I hit play, it goes to the elevator and freezes. I have to uninstall and reinstall the app in order to continue playing. I would love to give it five stars; hopefully, I'll be able to once they fix the issue.”
“I enjoyed playing this game very much, but of late, there have been many glitches such as losing stars that I have accumulated or after finishing one game, the game hangs. When I reload the game, my energy has been lost, but my progress has not been recorded.”
“I love the game but now the game freezes. I'm trying to get onto day 5; it starts with the storyline and then freezes.”
- monetization328 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews from players. Many users express frustration over the increasing frequency and length of ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay or require watching multiple ads for minimal rewards, which they feel pushes them towards in-app purchases. However, some players appreciate the option to watch ads for energy and the fact that in-app purchases are not strictly necessary to enjoy the game, indicating a balance between monetization and gameplay experience.
“This game honestly is amazing, I love how challenges go from easy to hard and are enjoyable throughout. There are also no ads whatsoever besides the ad for restoring energy.”
“Plus, there are two ongoing challenges that give you more attempts to win coins, collectibles you can turn in for energy, and no ads.”
“There are in-app purchases, but I like that it is not required and they are not overpriced; you can still have wonderful gameplay.”
“Some genius dev had the bright idea to make a cash grab by changing the levels to make them much more difficult through cutting the time limit after star 3.”
“They also reduced the reward for watching ads, making it incredibly pointless to watch an ad, which seems counterintuitive.”
“The sole objective seems to force the gamers to buy some credit, while advertising is still pretty much there... you just miss the whole point, and from a friendly game, you make it a put off.”
- gameplay111 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players enjoying the hidden object mechanics and the intriguing storyline, but expressing frustration over issues like energy consumption, game balance, and lag. While some find the gameplay fun and challenging, others feel that recent updates have negatively impacted their experience, making it less enjoyable and more tedious. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from mechanics that can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of gameplay.
“The gameplay is great, graphics are very nice and realistic.”
“Gameplay is fun and the story is interesting.”
“I enjoy the graphics, storytelling, and gameplay.”
“The group never loads properly, which disrupts the gameplay experience.”
“The premise is nice, but the mechanics of the game ruin the whole experience.”
“Unfortunately, the game is getting stuck on the loading screen and unable to continue with gameplay.”
- humor35 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted, with many players enjoying the funny characters and amusing elements throughout the gameplay. However, some users express frustration, noting that technical issues and gameplay challenges can detract from the overall comedic experience. While the game is generally described as funny and entertaining, recent updates have led to mixed feelings, with some players feeling it has lost its charm.
“The game is really funny and gets us addicted.”
“Game characters are hilarious.”
“It's funny and really satisfying.”
“I liked the game at first, but with the latest update, it's not funny anymore.”
“It's not funny that I only left for 5 minutes and you stole away my paid 6 hours of unlimited gameplay. I even paid the tax, and you just have to do this. I did everything possible just to make the game refresh, waiting for my 6 hours to return, but nothing happened.”
- music34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are significant issues reported, including music freezing during gameplay, auto-muting, and conflicts with other media apps. While the background music is praised for its pleasantness, technical glitches detract from the enjoyment for some users.
“The music is relaxing and not anything that you don't mind hearing over time.”
“I love the music in this app so much.”
“Great entertaining music as well as gameplay.”
“Now, when I press play, it's like the elevator gets stuck and the doors won't open; the music is playing, and it's just frozen on that screen.”
“I decided to leave the game for a while in the hopes it would sort itself out, but it didn't. So I restarted my phone and did the update the game required, but now every time I click on the game, it starts to load then freezes, but the music still plays and nothing happens.”
“The music track crackles, and the sound effects are painful and too high-pitched.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players frequently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to unbalanced difficulty and slow progression in the storyline. While some find it a decent distraction, many express disappointment with the repetitive nature of the gameplay, leading to a loss of interest over time. Overall, the grinding experience detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“It's already a bit grindy to get stars, and with this extra layer of extreme unbalanced difficulty, I just don't see the point.”
“Was fun at first, but lost interest when goals became too tedious.”
“Now it became so tedious that it is frustrating to play.”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's touch sensitivity, often leading to penalties for imprecise interactions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many find the experience emotionally taxing, especially when technical issues prevent them from progressing or loading their games, resulting in feelings of disappointment and heartbreak. Despite these challenges, some players acknowledge the game's addictive nature and potential for enjoyment.
“For some reason it won't let me load my game, and it is heart breaking!”
“But maybe one day they will quit making me emotional as they said lol.”
“It was really nice for a couple of months; it is addictive, but I guess there is a bug. Sometimes I am touching the object and it doesn't work as well. Sometimes there is an object option to find and there is nothing... what is wrong with the game? I'm kind of wanting to uninstall now.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant performance issues such as lagging, freezing, and failure to launch, while others have experienced smooth gameplay without any problems. Overall, the game's performance appears inconsistent, affecting the experience for many players.
“Extraordinary performance.”
“Nice game, it's find hidden objects, not a matching game, runs smoothly for me.”
“Extraordinary performance.”
“I've been experiencing issues with the game's performance.”
“It started lagging; I thought it was because it was newly installed. However, it has shown the same performance for the next couple of days, and now no matter how I uninstall and reinstall the app, it won't open. I even restarted my phone, but unfortunately, it didn't open. Too bad, I like this game, but the bugs ruin everything.”
“Lots of problems with the performance of this game: it freezes up and has a slow response time.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its impressive graphics, creating an engaging environment; however, players find that the experience diminishes significantly unless they are willing to invest additional money.
“The graphics and atmosphere are truly captivating, making the game an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in, creating a world that feels alive and engaging.”
“I was completely absorbed by the atmosphere; it really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“I even spent some money on it since I really liked the graphics and atmosphere, but it soon became quite unplayable unless you're willing to spend more.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, suggesting that updates are needed to enhance its playability and encourage repeated engagement.
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”
