Hotel
- June 1, 2010
- Cateia Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Hotel: Collector's Edition" is a point-and-click adventure game with two versions: Brightstone Mysteries, a casual 2D puzzle game, and a 2D/3D version with interactive characters. Players take on the role of a New York City detective investigating a missing necklace in a French hotel built on a Templar castle, where not everyone has noble intentions. The game features Steam achievements, multiple languages, and is available on Windows and Mac.
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Reviews
- The game features charming old-style graphics and cut scenes that many players enjoyed.
- It offers a decent narrative and some unexpected twists that can be entertaining for fans of the genre.
- The puzzles are easy enough to avoid frustration, making it accessible for casual players.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in around 2 to 3 hours, which may not justify the price.
- Puzzles are often criticized for being too simple and lacking challenge, leading to a less engaging experience.
- The lack of voice acting and dated graphics detract from the overall immersion and quality of the game.
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered clichéd and uninspired, with comparisons made to a low-quality version of "The Mummy." While some players found the themes of the afterlife and Egyptian prophecies intriguing, the overall narrative is described as lacking depth and complexity, leading to a mixed reception. The pacing is slow initially but picks up later, though many reviewers suggest that the game is not worth a significant investment due to its brevity and mediocre writing.
“Very easy low budget game with a good story.”
“It is a very interesting story that includes themes like the soul afterlife, Egyptian prophecies, and rituals covered by the classic mystery of a detective's investigation through a murder case.”
“I love a good point and click game because I'm all about a great narrative and interactive story.”
“There is little to no plot, and what plot there is happens to be an even tackier version of 'The Mummy' (the Tom Cruise one too, not even the so bad it's good Brendan Fraser version).”
“Uninspired puzzles, mediocre graphics, and a cliché story.”
“Since this game's story really falls flat, I'd recommend not spending more than $2.00 to play this game because it will not take you more than 2 hours to finish it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic old-style visuals and decent quality in certain areas, while others found them dated and occasionally murky. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many enjoyed the gameplay experience, indicating that the visuals did not significantly detract from their enjoyment of the game.
“However, I loved the old-style graphics and cut scenes!”
“Despite the graphics looking dated, this game was a lot of fun and I go back to it whenever I want to wander around and solve puzzles to get to the next objective.”
“Graphics are pretty decent (which you love to see in a good point-and-click game).”
“The storyline was what you'd expect for this type of game, and the graphics were actually pretty in parts, though sometimes a bit murky and required pawing about the screen for the hidden items.”
“Despite the graphics looking dated, this game was a lot of fun, and I go back to it whenever I want to wander around and solve puzzles to get to the next objective.”
“Uninspired puzzles, mediocre graphics, and a cliché story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is notably short, lasting around two hours, which some players found frustrating, leading to a sense of playing out of spite rather than enjoyment. Overall, it received a mixed reception, with a score of 7.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“Expect about 2 hours of gameplay, which is a quick but enjoyable experience.”
“I beat this game, but it was out of sheer determination after about 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“I beat this game, but honestly, after about 10 minutes of gameplay, it was out of sheer spite.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music and sound in the game are generally well-received, complementing the scenes effectively, though some users note that the quality isn't top-tier. There are occasional sync issues between the music and on-screen action or dialogue, but overall, the audio experience is satisfactory.
“The sounds and music are fantastic.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is diverse and engaging, keeping players immersed in the game.”
“The quality of the music isn't the greatest, but it still sounds good and fits well with the scenes.”
“There are moments where there's a slight delay between the music and the motion or dialogue.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the lack of tedious movement in the game, as it allows for efficient navigation with features like double-clicking to move and using the spacebar to speed up walking, minimizing the grind typically associated with travel.
“There's no tedious movement in this game; you can double-click to move to the next location and use the spacebar to speed up walking.”
“The grinding feels rewarding, as each session brings me closer to my goals without feeling like a chore.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable to level up.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for being weak and predictable, lacking depth and originality.
“The character development is very weak and predictable.”
“The characters lack depth and their growth feels forced.”
“I found the character arcs to be clichéd and uninspired.”
