Narrow Woods Hotel
- October 10, 2024
- Hyper Freeze Games
Get on SteamIn "Narrow Woods Hotel," a retro point-and-click horror adventure, players explore a creepy hotel filled with dark hallways and strange noises. The objective is to collect keys and items to find your way out while avoiding the unsettling feeling of isolation. Gameplay is navigated using the mouse, with left clicks used to interact with the environment.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic point-and-click experience with a convincing retro aesthetic and a spooky atmosphere.
- Players appreciate the tension and intrigue throughout the gameplay, which is enhanced by strong audio and visual design.
- It's a free game that provides a short but engaging horror experience with multiple endings, making it a great value for players.
- The game is quite short, with playtime averaging around 30 to 45 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some players found the navigation disorienting and noted a lack of room variety.
- While the game is generally well-received, a few reviews mentioned it being not great or just average, indicating mixed feelings among some players.
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their eerie and convincingly rusty faux-retro aesthetic, which effectively enhances the game's spooky atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the cohesive integration of visuals and sound, likening the experience to classic horror titles, and commend the game's solid understanding of pacing and design choices that utilize earlier graphical styles effectively. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's tension and immersive experience.
“The graphics are nice and eerie.”
“Great retro aesthetics and gameplay, spooky atmosphere, a soundtrack that sounds reminiscent of the first Resident Evil mansion, and all of this for free.”
“I enjoyed it for the most part, and the visuals and music were a perfect fit for it, in my opinion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its cohesive and intuitive mechanics, creating a tension-filled experience that complements the retro aesthetic and spooky atmosphere. Players appreciate the uncomplicated narrative and the nostalgic soundtrack, likening it to classic horror games, all while enjoying the experience for free.
“Tension-laden and uncomplicated narrative, cohesive and intuitive gameplay, and convincingly rusty faux-retro aesthetic: it all makes for a flawless horror micro-experience.”
“Great retro aesthetics and gameplay, spooky atmosphere, a soundtrack that sounds reminiscent of the first Resident Evil mansion, and all of this for free.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its retro aesthetics and ability to create a spooky atmosphere, drawing comparisons to the soundtrack of the original Resident Evil mansion. Reviewers appreciate that the music, along with the visuals, enhances the eerie horror elements, and commend the developer for creating everything from scratch. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a perfect fit for the game's theme.
“This game's music, atmosphere, and horror elements are incredibly eerie, and I love that everything has been made from scratch by the developer!”
“I enjoyed it for the most part, and the visuals and music were a perfect fit for it, in my opinion.”
“Great retro aesthetics and gameplay, spooky atmosphere, and a soundtrack that sounds reminiscent of the first Resident Evil mansion—all of this for free.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its strong tension and intrigue, achieved through simple yet effective design and original music. Reviewers highlight the eerie horror elements, noting the developer's impressive work in creating a compelling and immersive experience.
“Excellent work by the dev here - a ton of atmosphere, tension, and intrigue accomplished with strong fundamentals and simple design.”
“This game's music, atmosphere, and horror elements are incredibly eerie, and I love that everything has been made from scratch by the developer!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as brief yet straightforward, delivering its narrative effectively without unnecessary complexity.
“The plot is short, but direct.”
“The plot is short, but direct.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting moments of cleverness and surprise, such as when solving puzzles involving padlocks. These instances evoke feelings of satisfaction and intrigue, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
