HOTEL GREENWOOD
- August 10, 2022
- Altered Games
Get on SteamIn "Hotel Greenwood," players step into the shoes of a detective, investigating a mysterious hotel where guests have been disappearing. The game features pixel art graphics and a narrative-driven experience, with players uncovering clues, solving puzzles, and interacting with various characters to unravel the hotel's secrets. With multiple endings and a rich, immersive atmosphere, "Hotel Greenwood" offers a unique and engaging adventure for mystery fans.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a great atmosphere and sound design that effectively creates a sense of dread.
- The story is engaging and includes some well-placed jump scares that can catch players off guard.
- Overall, it's a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of horror games, despite its short length.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
- There are issues with optimization, including poor graphics settings and a lack of key mapping options, which can hinder gameplay.
- Some players found the gameplay repetitive and felt that the jump scares became predictable over time.
- story42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it to be a basic horror narrative that feels rushed and lacking depth. While some appreciate the eerie atmosphere and solid visuals, others criticize the plot for being confusing and underdeveloped, leaving them wanting more from the experience. Overall, it offers a spooky setting and decent moments, but many feel it could benefit from a more fleshed-out storyline and gameplay mechanics.
“The game includes a good story and you have to go around the hotel finding objects to help you get rid of the demon.”
“Solid indie horror film with a satisfying story, solid visuals, and a satisfying running time.”
“The story was cool, the game is beautiful, it plays well, the sound is great, the scares are tasteful, the voice acting is well done, and I loved the ending.”
“The story feels rushed, like it was missing parts.”
“It can certainly build that eerie feeling; however, the story is lacking any kind of depth whatsoever.”
“I was surprised when the game abruptly ended because it seemed there were many areas of the hotel that were locked for exploration at a later part of the story.”
- atmosphere42 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling and tense qualities, enhanced by excellent sound design and graphics that contribute to a sense of dread. Many players found the eerie calmness and effective placement of jump scares to be particularly impactful, although some noted that the story felt underdeveloped. Overall, the game delivers a compelling atmospheric experience that resonates well with horror enthusiasts.
“The sound design is done very well and that is what helps to create the unsettling atmosphere, which I personally found quite effective.”
“Hotel Greenwood, before the 'scary part' where the game starts with the jumpscares, had one of the most unsettling atmospheres. It's rare that I say 'I'm scared' while playing horror games anymore, and this one did it.”
“The sound design, however, is done very well and that is what helps to create the unsettling atmosphere, which I personally found quite effective.”
“Atmosphere, scenario, and a feeling of tension that will haunt you throughout the game.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their artistic quality and detail, creating a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. However, players have noted significant optimization issues, as lower graphic settings can obscure crucial game information, making it difficult to progress. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, they are hampered by technical limitations that detract from gameplay.
“The graphics are fantastic; I mean, it's like a work of art with well-detailed textures!”
“The game is polished and looks amazing on ultra settings for the graphics.”
“Scares were well done with some beautiful graphics and sound design.”
“My only issue with the game is that you must play on high graphics; otherwise, you lose game information and cannot progress until you do so.”
“My PC was temperamental while playing the game, and I had to play on medium quality. I was running around unable to find a clue that was just there because it was not visible with medium graphics.”
“Optimization is horrible; the lighting is not sufficient. If you play at low to medium graphic presets, don't even expect to solve the puzzles.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-designed and intuitive for an indie horror title, with a strong atmosphere and engaging story. However, many players find the game short and lacking in depth, primarily involving simple tasks like finding keys and objects without significant puzzles or challenges. Overall, while the concept is appreciated, there is a desire for more substantial gameplay mechanics in future iterations.
“Gameplay is very well designed and intuitive for an indie horror game.”
“9/10 for the gameplay and atmosphere.”
“I enjoy the gameplay and atmosphere, but the game is short for $9.99.”
“The game itself is short, and once I played with GE-Proton, it took me less than an hour to complete. It's your normal free or bought source code, with model/texture assets. The sound is okay, but the gameplay consists of walking around and finding keys, letters, objects, and door codes. There are no real puzzles, no running away from ghosts or monsters, and the jump scares are nothing special.”
“I liked the idea, though, and the story was good. I hope the devs expand upon this idea with a game that has actual gameplay mechanics instead of a treadmill.”
“I liked the idea, though, and the story was good. I hope the devs expand upon this idea with a game that has actual gameplay mechanics instead of a treadmill.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance even on decent hardware. Many have noted that lighting issues and low-medium graphic presets severely hinder gameplay, particularly in puzzle-solving scenarios. Overall, it is considered one of the most unoptimized games experienced by players.
“Optimization is horrible; the lighting is insufficient. If you play at low to medium graphic presets, don't even expect to solve the puzzles.”
“This must be one of the most unoptimized games I have played on this pretty decent computer. I've been dealing with this for over a year now, considering the rig is relatively new.”
“The game is not bad at all; it is just poorly optimized.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered to have low replayability, with many users feeling that it is a "one and done" experience.
“One and done in terms of replayability.”
“One and done in terms of replayability.”
