Hotel Tutwin

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Hotel Tutwin is an interactive visual novel of the horror/romance genre, for casual gamers who appreciate female leads and supernatural characters.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a surprisingly deep story with many different endings, making it engaging and replayable.
The writing is well done, with humorous and light-hearted moments that balance the darker themes.
The character designs and romantic routes are enjoyable, particularly the development of the main character's relationships.

The artwork is inconsistent, with some characters and scenes looking poorly designed compared to others.
The game has a very short playtime, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some players found the humor and tone to be jarring, as it shifts between serious and silly without a coherent narrative.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its depth and character development, offering a rich narrative that combines gothic romance with light-hearted elements, despite some darker themes. While some reviewers found the storytelling to be inconsistent or lacking coherence, others appreciated its straightforward style and humor, noting that multiple playthroughs reveal different facets of the plot. Overall, the narrative is engaging and well-crafted, making it a highlight for many players.
- “It seems deceptively simple initially which you might expect given the short playthrough, but there is more depth in the story and background motivations for the characters than you'll realize after just one play.”
- “When I first downloaded this game, I didn't have high expectations, but once I started playing, I got really into it. From the deep storyline to the well-developed characters, this game is the first I've been happy to show my friends, family, and co-workers with pride.”
- “The thing I liked about it the most was the minimal overlap between the routes and how playing through it once doesn't get you the whole story.”
- “The story is plain.”
- “Animation, 'story,' and writing are all a bust.”
- “Even though there are deaths and the main characters face a harrowing experience, the writing is pretty light-hearted so this is not really a horror story at all.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics in the game are described as inconsistent, with some artwork being adequate while other pieces are either unremarkable or poorly executed. Certain characters, like Aniko and Tarik, stand out positively due to their facial expressions, but overall, the graphic style has received mixed reviews, suggesting it may not appeal to all players.
- “The artwork is decidedly uneven in quality, with some elements being adequate but wholly unremarkable, while others are quite nice and occasionally outright awful.”
- “I would say that the art seems decent; Tarik, in some cases, fits the art style better than most characters, and Aniko looks like the best-drawn character in the entire game, mainly due to their facial expressions.”
- “I dislike the graphic style, but maybe that is just a matter of taste.”
- “The artwork is decidedly uneven in quality, some adequate but wholly unremarkable, very occasionally quite nice and on other occasions outright awful.”
- “My main criticism of this experience is first of all the uneven artwork.”
- “I dislike the graphic style but maybe that is just a matter of taste.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally regarded as decent but unremarkable, with many players finding it forgettable and basic. While it serves its purpose and is pleasant to listen to, the limited variety of tracks (only 2-5 songs) contributes to its lack of memorability. Overall, the audio experience is considered satisfactory but not standout.
- “The music is respectable; certainly nothing memorable, but it does its job and is nice enough to listen to.”
- “The audio in this game is pretty basic. The music is nice, although I think there are only about 2-5 songs in the game, to be honest.”
- “The music was forgettable.”
- “The music is respectable, certainly nothing memorable but it does its job and is nice enough to listen to.”
- “Music is okay.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay offers a unique blend of goofy and serious elements, allowing for a wide range of emotional endings, including happy, sad, romantic, and Shakespearean. Players experience deep gameplay mechanics that significantly vary based on their choices, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The deep gameplay and visual elements created an experience that was truly one of a kind.”
- “Happy, sad, romantic, and Shakespearean type endings, goofy gameplay, serious gameplay, and the choices are very different depending on what choices you pick.”
- “The gameplay is a confusing mix of goofy and serious elements, making it hard to engage with the story.”
- “The choices you make lead to vastly different outcomes, but the gameplay mechanics feel clunky and unrefined.”
- “While the game offers a variety of endings, the overall gameplay experience lacks depth and can feel repetitive.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Tutwin" is described as well-balanced, blending elements of comedy and strangeness within its storytelling. The game features a humorous horror theme, centering on a character named Penni who explores a seemingly abandoned hotel, adding a lighthearted twist to the narrative.
- “The storytelling in Tutwin is something I focused on more than the art itself. The storytelling and text are pretty well done—it's a little funny and strange, and quite balanced.”
- “A humorous horror-themed visual novel in which you play as a girl named Penni, who decides to investigate a supposedly abandoned hotel that turns out to not be so abandoned after all.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is satisfactory, with performance being described as fine.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game captivates players with its appealing character designs while offering rich character depth and intricate lore that enhances the overall experience.
- “It has a way of drawing you in with its attractive character designs and dragging you deeper into its intense character depth and lore.”