My Hotel

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My Hotel is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by BrainSwapper and was released on November 15, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Restore a forgotten mansion, turn it into your own hotel and increase your reputation. From mopping the floor to hosting the most prestigious personalities. Do your best to beat the challenges, hire employees and earn more stars!

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has a unique 1950s Chicago atmosphere that immerses players in a noir vibe, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate story-driven experiences.
The gameplay offers a mix of hotel management and mystery elements, allowing players to engage with different factions and complete various tasks, which can be fun and addictive.
Many players appreciate the improvements made since the initial release, noting that the game has potential and could become a great experience with further updates and bug fixes.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with saving progress, furniture glitches, and unresponsive controls, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
The faction system is poorly balanced, leading to frustrating gameplay where players lose reputation regardless of their choices, making it difficult to progress without feeling penalized.
Many players find the pacing too slow and repetitive, with a lack of engaging content between tasks, resulting in a gameplay loop that can feel tedious and unfulfilling.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
70%
7%
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it intriguing and well-written, though some criticize the dialogue as flat and the pacing as slow. Many reviews highlight the importance of balancing relationships between factions, which adds depth to the narrative, but also note that repetitive missions and bugs can detract from the overall experience. While the story has potential, players express frustration with gameplay mechanics that hinder progression and enjoyment.
- “Really cool game, love the atmosphere and the storyline is really compelling.”
- “Highly recommend if you love story-driven games.”
- “You will need to balance relationships between the factions so that part is interesting to me because you have to pay attention to the story.”
- “If the game had more storyline and hotel management, it would definitely be more fun.”
- “The factions' quick-to-anger reactions didn't help either, as I barely had time to get into the story or the decorating aspect.”
- “All the missions I have done feel like being an errand boy for all the factions, and they get very repetitive very fast, like by the second one.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay has a mix of enjoyable elements, such as managing the hotel and navigating interactions with the mafia, but suffers from unclear tasks and repetitive mechanics. While some players appreciate the chill experience it offers, others find it filled with filler and grinding, suggesting a need for quality-of-life improvements and patches to enhance overall enjoyment. The presence of certain mechanics, like the rats, is viewed as unnecessary and detracting from the experience.
- “While I'm recommending the game because I enjoy the gameplay itself, I have a few issues with the game.”
- “The mix of managing the hotel and trying not to piss off the mafia (or anyone else) is fun, even if the gameplay loop gets repetitive after a while.”
- “Overall it is enjoyable if you are looking for some chill gameplay for a few evenings; this can be a good choice.”
- “The gameplay is mostly fine, though some of the tasks are incredibly unclear.”
- “They are just kind of a needless mechanic that's a little obnoxious after a certain point.”
- “Honestly, the entire gameplay feels like it's just a blend of filler, grinding, and walking, but not in a fun way.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
30%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its compelling historical setting, particularly the 1950s Chicago vibe, and its effective use of music and aged graphics to enhance immersion. Players appreciate how the atmosphere complements the storyline, creating a cohesive experience that draws them into the game's world. Despite its low-budget visuals, the overall ambiance is considered a standout feature, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of atmospheric and narrative-driven games.
- “I like the atmosphere and vibe.”
- “The 1950s Chicago setting, the old-school atmosphere, and that intentionally 'aged' graphic style create a unique experience.”
- “Overall, it's a very enjoyable game that stands out with its unique atmosphere, setting it apart from other simulation games.”
- “The 1950s Chicago setting, the old-school atmosphere, and that intentionally 'aged' graphic style really miss the mark.”
- “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks the immersive quality I was hoping for.”
- “While the setting has potential, the overall atmosphere fails to engage and feels flat.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 1950s Chicago setting and atmospheric effects, while others criticize the visuals as budget-conscious and lacking depth. Although the aesthetic is considered nice, it often feels empty and hollow, leading to a general consensus that the graphics are decent but not exceptional.
- “The 1950s Chicago setting, the old-school atmosphere, and that intentionally 'aged' graphic style are impressive.”
- “The aesthetic looks nice, though it feels very empty and hollow. I'm glad to see the awful grainy filter is no longer enabled.”
- “Despite a pretty good attempt to mask it with atmospheric effects, the visuals are clearly done on a budget.”
- “Overall the story is not too bad; I would even suffer through the graphics considering the price (I had it with a 20% discount), but don't buy it until the bugs are resolved.”
- “The 1950s Chicago setting, the old-school atmosphere, and that intentionally 'aged' graphic style leave much to be desired.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is praised for creating an immersive atmosphere, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the noir vibe. However, some players feel that the lack of music during certain gameplay moments, particularly in quieter sections, detracts from the experience and can lead to a sense of monotony. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the ambiance, its inconsistent presence can be a missed opportunity.
- “There is some nice atmosphere and music.”
- “Also, the soundtrack is a banger.”
- “The post-processing effects, music, and voice acting all immerse you in a fantastic noir vibe.”
- “Feels a lot like an elevator riding simulator the more you play, and it doesn’t even have elevator music. Missed opportunity; instead, it's strangely silent as even the music stops inside.”
- “They also talk so slow, and there is no music while they drone on. It's rather unpleasant and drags on.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs in the elevator and video settings, leading to a frustrating user experience. While some players appreciate the concept and potential, the overall consensus is that the game is currently too buggy to recommend.
- “Have not experienced glitches in the game, but the video settings have a bug where I could see the resolution, so that was a tad difficult to figure out.”
- “You could do a lot of things with it (and I love the setting), but for now at least it's barebones and buggy as hell.”
- “I wanted a game like House Flipper but for hotels, and this seemed like a great choice, but it's just extremely buggy and not worth purchasing.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, often feeling like a repetitive cycle of filler content and poorly designed missions. The presence of bugs and forced waiting periods further detracts from the experience, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the grinding is perceived as a significant drawback that hampers the game's potential.
- “Honestly, the entire gameplay feels like it's just a blend of filler, grinding, and walking, but not in a fun way.”
- “Each mission is just some, I strongly suspect AI-written variation of the last mission but for a different faction, and it gets tedious.”
- “Who can tell how many bugs, purposeful game save resets, grinding, and filler you are willing to endure to find out?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful and exaggerated premise, particularly the abundance of rats to catch, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience.
- “There are a hilarious amount of rats to catch!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never fails to surprise me with its comedic twists.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players expressing indifference towards the characters, including the protagonist's uncle, suggesting that the game fails to engage players emotionally or invest them in the characters' journeys.
- “It doesn’t even try to make you care about any characters, let alone your uncle. There is no character development for anyone.”
- “The characters feel flat and one-dimensional, making it hard to invest in their stories.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of growth or change in the characters throughout the game.”