Hotel Remorse

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Hotel Remorse is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by CharlieBehan and was released on March 29, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Hotel Remorse," you play as Norman Chambers, a man unraveling after the loss of his true love. Awakening alone in a dark, eerie hotel, you must navigate its twisted corridors to uncover the truth behind your presence and find a way out. But lurking horrors make escape increasingly difficult as you delve deeper into the hotel's haunting mysteries.

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Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Decent jump scares that effectively create a creepy atmosphere.
The game is free and provides a quick horror experience, making it accessible for players.
The graphics and sound design contribute to an immersive experience, despite the game's short length.

The game is very short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
There are numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The story is considered cliché and underdeveloped, with many players finding it unoriginal and lacking depth.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as mediocre and overdone, revolving around a character's descent into madness in a gloomy hotel setting. While some players appreciate the creepy atmosphere and suspense, many criticize the lack of depth, engaging puzzles, and a coherent resolution, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from further development and a more satisfying conclusion. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for the horror experience but fails to leave a lasting impact.
- “The story is creepy, which adds to the game.”
- “The suspense was spot on, the story was competent, the game itself was very well designed.”
- “Hotel Remorse is a short horror game that has a little backstory provided by notes that are just enough to understand what's going on.”
- “A bit more depth to the story, or more things to do, would've really made a world of difference.”
- “The story is mediocre at best, being told over the course of about four or five notes, and the majority of the game is nothing but 200% audio noises attempting to jump scare you.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise them as excellent and cohesive with the game's story, others criticize the overall amateur quality and execution. Despite some technical issues, the visuals are generally considered decent, contributing positively to the experience.
- “The graphics were pretty good, so it's still a thumbs up from me.”
- “Graphically, this game is excellent, and it works in terms of a cohesive story even though it is clearly intended as a clone of Silent Hills PT.”
- “Decent graphics, something that resembles a good (but overdone) storyline, cheap jumpscares.”
- “There's no point in criticizing the graphics or shallow content — it's obvious the project is amateur and thrown together last minute.”
- “I've tried uninstalling and then reinstalling a fresh copy, and ran the graphics quality down as well... sadly, no improvement.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally perceived as short and simplistic, with some players noting it consists mainly of picking up a key and navigating basic traps. While one reviewer found the experience to be brief at around 5 minutes, another enjoyed the 15 minutes of gameplay, highlighting its ability to induce jumpscares.
- “I was expecting it to be longer, but it only has like 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is just about picking up a single key and getting through a basic trap.”
- “I was expecting it to be longer, but it only has about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The 15 minutes of gameplay made me jump a lot!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the immersive elements and narrative notes, others feel it is undermined by an overreliance on jump scares and issues with sound levels that detract from the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere was getting to me.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and the notes, but that is about it.”
- “This game does not really rely on a spooky atmosphere as much as it just relies on jumpscares.”
- “The game sadly destroys its own atmosphere because you have to set the volume nearly to zero.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable and easy to navigate, though some users report minor bugs.
- “The game is a little buggy, but it's still easy to get through.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered forgettable and clichéd, often featuring overused themes like crying babies and music boxes that fail to leave a lasting impression.
- “Overall, forgettable and cliché with crying babies and music boxes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional experience of the game to be both frightening and heartwarming, creating a unique blend of fear and wholesome moments that resonate deeply.
- “Definitely scared me in a wholesome way.”