Motel Manager Simulator
- August 26, 2024
- Denzone Games
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"Motel Manager Simulator" is a business simulation game where you manage a motel, shop, and gas station. Your goals are to build, renovate, and expand your businesses to attract more customers, while also keeping the rooms clean, well-designed, and furnished to satisfy their needs. Additionally, you must manage the shop's inventory, prices, and cleanliness to ensure profit and customer satisfaction. The higher your popularity and customer ratings, the more customers you will attract, leading to greater revenue.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very fun and interactive, with plenty of tasks to keep players engaged.
- It combines elements of managing a motel, gas station, and convenience store, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
- The graphics and nostalgic vibe are appealing, and the community is generally positive about the game's charm and depth.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and AI problems with staff and customers.
- There is a steep learning curve, and new players may feel overwhelmed by the amount of management required.
- The game lacks optimization, leading to lag and stuttering, especially as the player progresses and expands their business.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally engaging and fun, offering a mix of strategy and creativity as players manage their own establishments, such as motels or gas stations. While the core mechanics are intuitive and enjoyable, some players have reported bugs and issues with NPC behavior that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game features a solid tutorial and a variety of customization options, but some players feel that once they reach a certain level of progression, the gameplay can become repetitive and overwhelming.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a delightful mix of strategy and creativity as you manage your own motel.”
“The gameplay is very fun, well thought out and incredibly addictive.”
“Gameplay is somewhat similar to 'gas station simulator'; very hectic with a lot of running back and forth with always multiple things on your to-do list, while you at the same time are having lots of fun building your business from the ground up.”
“Once you upgrade everything, you basically destroy the gameplay of your game as the incoming of customers is as if you're managing Disney World - you need to sit at the check-in counter all the time.”
“It was a fun game until they introduced the killing mechanic.”
“Gameplay is somewhat similar to 'Gas Station Simulator'; very hectic with a lot of running back and forth with always multiple things on your to-do list, while you at the same time are having lots of fun building your business from the ground up.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 90s aesthetic and decent visuals, while others report performance issues such as lagging and stuttering, even on lower settings. Although the graphics are not considered top-notch, they are deemed satisfactory for gameplay, with some users noting that the game runs smoothly without significant issues. Overall, the visuals are described as average but enjoyable, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“This game is decent fun, the graphics are alright and the NPC models are a bit uncanny, but so far I haven't really had any issues.”
“Easy to play, nice graphics, the walking of customers gives me a laugh though!”
“What a great game this is! Everything rolled into one. I have played this for nearly 7 hours without the game crashing, no hiccups, and it runs smooth as well. The graphics are good, the sounds are good, I can't fault it.”
“Unfortunately, despite my graphics settings all being lowered as much as possible, I still experience lagging and stuttering on an infrequent basis.”
“It sort of seems like the game just tolerates medium graphics on some days and tolerates only low graphics settings on other days.”
“I would say my computer typically cannot play games created in the last 5 years unless the games were intentionally made with accessible graphics.”
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezing, particularly with the cashier and item placement. While these problems can be frustrating and may require regular restarts, many players find them manageable and believe the game is still worth playing, especially with the expectation of future updates to address these issues. Overall, the stability is a mixed bag, with some charm found in the bugs, but significant improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a stable experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a reliable gaming experience.”
“The cashier often bugs out and just freezes, resulting in an ever-growing queue of increasingly furious customers.”
“The game is buggy and needs restarting on a regular basis if the reset road button doesn't do it.”
“The bad: kind of buggy and at late stages, the game has awful stuttering.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and crashes, particularly in late-game stages or when graphics settings are maximized. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay for a limited time, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization to enhance performance and stability.
“Everything else runs smoothly, and the progression keeps me coming back for more.”
“Not sure how late game performance is, but after 3.8 hours, no game crash, no lag, or game stuttering.”
“Performance!”
“But it is in dire need of optimization.”
“Terrible performance; AI is also rubbish, does not fill shelves in the shop properly, and deleting boxes when sold out leads to a stuttering and crash nightmare.”
“Unfortunately, despite my graphics settings all being lowered as much as possible, I still experience lagging and stuttering on an infrequent basis.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with players primarily engaging in simple quests related to managing a motel, such as adding rooms or renting them out. These quests quickly become repetitive and lack depth, leading to a feeling of no overarching narrative. Overall, the game is more focused on gameplay mechanics than storytelling.
“The story unfolds through engaging quests that initially involve tasks like adding an additional room, fueling cars, selling items, and renting rooms, but these quests become less frequent as the game progresses.”
“The narrative is structured around the development of a two-story motel with 14 rooms, providing a unique backdrop for the gameplay.”
“The storytelling elements are woven into the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps players invested in the progression of their motel.”
“There is no story, you just roll up to your motel and start making changes.”
“At the beginning of the game, you get these little quests like 'add an additional room', 'fuel 20 cars', 'sell 20 items', 'rent 10 rooms', etc., but these stop very early in the game.”
“☑ no story”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect has received criticism for the lack of background music, leading to a lonely atmosphere during gameplay. Players noted that the ambient sounds are repetitive and loop noticeably, detracting from the overall experience. Many users are requesting the addition of more varied and engaging music to enhance the game's ambiance.
“The game is good, but please add background music.”
“Ambient noise/soundtrack looping.”
“The game is not bad, but it's very lonely when you play it; there's no background music like in Gas Station Simulator and many other simulator games.”
“No music.”
“The looping of the short ambient noise/soundtrack is very noticeable, especially the one in the store.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization system in the game features a reliance on ads, which can generate significant passive income once players invest in them, potentially leading to an abundance of in-game currency. However, some users feel that the ad mechanics could be improved, as the income from ads can quickly become overwhelming, diminishing the challenge of managing finances.
“Later on, when I started getting employees, they didn't sell enough to actually outweigh their cost for me, so I went back to doing things myself for a bit until I gained passive income through ads and discovered things like payphones.”
“Ads in this game (which you pay for and get a poster that generates you some income) could be totally reworked.”
“Once you have 6 ads, you might have such a big income that you don't really have to worry about money.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the excessive grinding required to earn money for building and upgrading the motel, often feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the streamlined sales scanning process, the editing features for the motel leave much to be desired, making the grinding feel even more tedious.
“It takes too much grinding to make any real money to build the motel, and that's with running the store and gas station alongside it.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The editing of the motel is really disappointing.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's retro style is praised for its gorgeous visuals, detailed rooms, and atmospheric lighting, creating an engaging environment. However, some users feel that the overall atmosphere lacks a distinct attitude, despite the fun gameplay reminiscent of Chilla's games.
“The retro style is gorgeous, with detailed rooms and atmospheric lighting.”
“The game was really fun and has an atmosphere similar to Chilla's Art games.”
“Where is the atmosphere or attitude?”
“The game feels lifeless and lacks any immersive atmosphere.”
“I expected a rich environment, but everything feels flat and uninspired.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a mix of dark and absurd elements, such as a "loser" button for quitting and references to self-deprecating scenarios. Players appreciate the balance between the game's fair mechanics and its entertaining, albeit unconventional, comedic style. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm, making the experience both fun and memorable.
“The game is fair in the amount of money it makes available to you and has a fun sense of humor.”
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- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to be enjoyable and highly replayable, indicating strong replay value.
“It's fun and definitely replayable.”
“The replay value is outstanding.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences and surprises.”
“The replay value is almost non-existent; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game, as the choices felt superficial.”
“The lack of meaningful variations in gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
