Room 208

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Room 208 is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Deceptive Games Ltd. and was released on August 8, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Victor Rockford, a spiritual medium has been asked to use his otherworldly abilities to stop the EVIL that resides inside Room 208 of 'The Great Leaf Hotel'. Does he have what it takes to put a stop EVIL? Or will the EVIL claim yet another victim?

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features clever and engaging puzzles that challenge players' problem-solving skills.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, creating an immersive experience.
The storyline adds depth to the gameplay, making it more interesting for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.
The resource management mechanics, such as the sanity meter and lighter fuel, create unnecessary pressure and detract from the enjoyment of solving puzzles.
The pacing is slow, and the game often feels rushed due to the constant need to manage consumables, which can lead to a less satisfying experience.

story
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The game's story features a unique premise where the protagonist can communicate with the dead to assist them, but it suffers from slow pacing and poor execution, including nonsensical elements and subpar writing and voice acting. While some players appreciate the improved character development compared to previous titles, the overall narrative quality remains a significant drawback.
- “It has an interesting storyline where you play the role of a man who can apparently communicate with the dead, and he uses his gift to help dead people.”
- “This title is an improvement from the amazing Silent Descent because this time the game has more of a storyline with actual characters.”
- “The story is nonsensical and doesn't explain anything, the voice acting is horrendous, the writing is atrocious and still ridden with spelling mistakes.”
- “A very slow-paced game; walking is too slow and the story is too slow. But if you are looking for a game to waste a lot of time on, this is the game for you.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its strong world creation and effective ambient lighting, contributing to an engaging experience. While some players find the jump scares lacking and detracting from the horror element, the overall atmosphere remains a highlight, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere at the start of the game feels very good, and this is backed up with some incredible world creation; it features some decent ambient lighting effects.”
- “Jump scares are 'ok' and wouldn't say they were predictable or anything, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it.”
- “The atmosphere is great.”
- “The jump scares are awful and take away everything from the alleged 'horror' atmosphere.”
- “Jump scares are 'ok' and wouldn't say they were predictable or anything, but are nothing special; however, the atmosphere more than makes up for it.”
- “The atmosphere at the start of the game feels very good and this is backed up with some incredible world creation; it features some decent ambient lighting effects.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of engaging puzzles and resource management, but is hindered by clunky mechanics and frustrating elements like a sanity meter that decreases even when using a lighter. While the puzzles are praised for their uniqueness, the experience is marred by bugs and a rushed campaign that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players may find the combination of time limits and resource constraints challenging, though opinions on this aspect vary.
- “It's worth stating that the puzzles are pretty good, and it's nice to play a puzzle-centric horror title that doesn't think finding keys constitutes as 'puzzle solving'; there's a great range of unique mechanics here that'll tickle your brain, but be ever mindful of how long you're spending on each one due to the lack of pills and lighter fluid.”
- “It is a puzzle game with a few jump scares along the way, and some resource management mixed in. While I had some personal gripes with the puzzle and time limits due to the mechanics of lighter fuel and sanity, I appreciate the unique approach to puzzle-solving.”
- “The gameplay offers a blend of engaging puzzles and resource management that keeps you on your toes, although I did encounter a couple of bugs during my playthrough.”
- “These mechanics put a bit of a damper on the experience that the game tries to offer, as it rushes you through its campaign.”
- “The mechanics are clunky, and the choice of having your sanity meter go down even with the lighter out is abysmally infuriating.”
- “It is a puzzle game with a few jump scares and some resource management mixed in. The puzzle and time limits are governed by two different mechanics (the lighter fuel and sanity), which doesn't quite work for me. Additionally, I encountered a couple of bugs during my brief playtime: one was a floating object that occurred when I interacted with a candle chandelier and closed a drawer, which could have been part of the horror but didn't feel like it. The other was a message telling me it couldn't save a puzzle, even though I was able to complete it after leaving the room; the message remained on screen.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised as superb and beautiful, contributing to an immersive experience, particularly in the context of its mystery horror theme. While the visuals and audio elements enhance the gameplay, some users feel that other aspects of the game may not be as strong.
- “The graphics are superb, and I'm having a lot of fun with the puzzles, which I think are very cleverly thought out.”
- “The graphics of this game are beautiful, and the voice acting is great, but beyond that, there's not much else good to say.”
- “Room 208 is a high-quality immersive mystery horror game with some fantastic graphics. It also features some decent studio-recorded dialogue and audio effects to immerse you.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
humor
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from the ghost character, whose comical design and antics provide a lighthearted contrast to typical spooky themes. Players often find themselves laughing during encounters with this not-so-scary entity, especially as he becomes more prominent in the latter parts of the game.
- “The ghost only really starts appearing more towards the middle and the end of the game, and it's worth saying that his character model is hilarious at best.”
- “There's nothing spooky about this entity, and you'll probably catch yourself laughing at any of your encounters with him.”
music
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The music in room 208 is characterized by a somewhat tense background score that aims to enhance the atmosphere, though many users feel it falls short of creating a truly scary experience, overshadowed by minor sound effects like glass shattering and objects falling.
- “The background music in room 208 adds a tense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, even if the room itself isn't particularly scary.”
- “In fact, there's not really anything scary at all about room 208; sure, there's the odd glass shattering, vase dropping off a shelf, or book that goes flying across the room, but ultimately there's just somewhat tense background music that attempts to rile up the scary factor.”
- “- sound / music”