PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1-

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PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by lemorion_1224 and was released on October 31, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Synopsis.Many people have been invited to celebrate the Penguin Hotel's 18th anniversary. You are one of them. But no one could have predicted it. No one expected it to turn out that way... Freeze CameraThis camera is a wonder. It can trap the subject inside the picture. Use this camera to solve mysteries and fight threats. Of course, you can also use it normally. Big PenOne of the charact…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

Unique and enjoyable camera mechanic that integrates well with puzzle-solving.
Good atmosphere with a creepy yet quirky mascot horror theme and decent graphics.
Free to play, making it accessible and a good value, especially as an introduction to the series.

English text and translation contain errors and inconsistencies, impacting storytelling clarity.
Frustrating and overly difficult puzzle segments, especially near the ending photo perspective challenge.
Considered by some as more of a short demo or advertisement for chapter 2 rather than a full game.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is criticized for presenting a short demo essentially as an advertisement rather than a full game, misleading users into paying $10 for content better suited as free promotional material. This practice is viewed as harmful to both gamers and developers, as it clutters the market with low-value content and misuses platform marketing visibility. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as deceptive and not recommended.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behaviour and it's not good for gamers.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique camera-based mechanics that create engaging and intuitive puzzles. Players appreciate the innovative use of special cameras to manipulate objects, contributing to a fun and immersive experience. Overall, the mechanics are well-executed and enhance both the gameplay and atmosphere.
- “The puzzles were intuitive and mechanics work amazingly.”
- “The use of the mechanic leads to good puzzles.”
- “But the main game mechanic is actually pretty fun.”
- “The camera mechanic is quite unique, although the poppy playtime effect still shines with the game starting out in an entrance lobby and the main character vanishing from his place on the platform in the middle of the room.”
- “Gameplay involves using special cameras to manipulate real world objects... someone watched too much Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or something.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being mysterious, interesting, and well-integrated with the game's atmosphere and mechanics, though some users found it less engaging or noted minor issues like grammatical errors and ambiguous character details. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “But the story is mysterious and open.”
- “The gameplay, the story, the atmosphere, it's all perfect!”
- “This game has an awesome atmosphere, cool story, and awesome mechanic gimmick.”
- “Even though the story doesn't seem awful, I didn't care much about it.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are well-optimized and fitting for the genre, delivering smooth performance. Character designs, especially of the penguins and various unique collectibles, are charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall indie game experience.
- “Good graphics for the genre, well optimized.”
- “Thoroughly enjoyed this little indie game and look forward to the second chapter; graphics were great and ran smoothly.”
- “Character design of the penguins, from the enemies to the cardboard cutouts, were adorable and unique. I especially loved finding all the little bobble head statues like the sushi penguin and the Santa penguin.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development, particularly the penguin designs, is charming and unique, enhancing the game's appeal. Players appreciated the variety of adorable penguin characters and collectible statues, adding depth and enjoyment to the experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's atmosphere as immersive and well-crafted, complementing its engaging story and unique gameplay mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “The gameplay, the story, the atmosphere, it's all perfect!”
- “This game has an awesome atmosphere, cool story, and awesome mechanic gimmick.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly with no reported issues on Linux systems.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users found the game's humor enjoyable and appreciated its playful, lighthearted tone.

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PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- is a survival platformer game with horror and mystery themes.

PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- is available on PC and Windows.

PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- was released on October 31, 2024.

PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- was developed by lemorion_1224.

PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

PENGUIN HOTEL -Chapter 1- is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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