Hotel in the Dark

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Hotel in the Dark is a single player simulation game. It was developed by STuNT and was released on December 7, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

That's the day it all started on Sept. 13. 2020. In the early morning of the same day, I was already standing at the bus station, waiting for my bus. I had to travel a couple of three hundred kilometers to a small town. I found a hotel quickly. It was quite a modern building at first glance. Not very high at the bottom was normal such sizes of a signboard, on which the trap hotel Veranda, beauti…

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and create a haunting atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
The game features challenging puzzles that require careful observation, keeping players engaged.
The immersive first-person gameplay allows players to explore a mysterious hotel filled with dark secrets.

The game is full of glitches and feels unfinished, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players reported getting stuck due to unclear objectives and poor controls.
The overall quality of the game is criticized, with claims that it was poorly made and lacks depth.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and ability to create a haunting atmosphere, significantly enhancing the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the effective use of the Unreal Engine, which contributes to the game's beautiful visuals, although some note that the graphics are decent but could be complemented by more voiceovers in the story. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and atmospheric design effectively immerses players in the game's eerie mood.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the atmosphere is truly haunting.”
- “The visuals are stunning, and the story kept me hooked until the end.”
- “The game's simple controls and atmospheric graphics enhance the eerie experience.”
- “The graphics are decent but the story could use more voice overs.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a gripping tale of a wilderness trip that spirals into unexpected and frightening events, effectively keeping players engaged throughout. While the visuals are praised for their stunning quality, some reviewers feel that the narrative would benefit from additional voiceovers to enhance the experience.
- “A frightening story about how a trip to the remote wilderness turned into a series of unexpected events.”
- “The visuals are stunning, and the story kept me hooked until the end...”
- “The graphics are decent but the story could use more voice overs.”
- “The graphics are decent, but the story could use more voiceovers.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its stunning graphics and haunting quality, effectively creating an eerie mood that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how the visuals and simple controls work together to immerse them in this captivating environment.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the atmosphere is truly haunting.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere in the game are good and create the right mood.”
- “The game's simple controls and atmospheric graphics enhance the eerie experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and suspenseful, featuring a scary exploration of a hotel that keeps players on edge. However, some users find the navigation challenging, as it can be unclear where to go next.
- “The gameplay is interesting; you are constantly in suspense.”
- “It can be scary; the gameplay involves exploring the hotel, and sometimes it is unclear where to go next.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with numerous glitches reported by users, leading to concerns that it was released before being fully developed. Many feel it should not have been marketed as a complete product given its current state.
- “Full of glitches; the game is not fully developed and is being sold as complete!”
- “Full of glitches; the game is not fully developed and is being sold as complete!”