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Sunset Motel: Prologue

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93%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, story
93% User Score Based on 280 reviews

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Sunset Motel: Prologue is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Efkey Studios and was released on July 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Sunset Motel: Prologue invites players to restore and personalize a charming motel, transforming worn-out rooms into cozy, vibrant spaces. Emphasizing creativity, you design every detail from furnishings to entertainment areas, ensuring guest satisfaction and happiness. This relaxing simulation encourages a soothing escape, blending management with heartfelt hospitality.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 280 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a lot of customization options for managing and renovating the motel.
  • Players appreciate the charming visuals and the relaxing gameplay, making it a great time-killer.
  • The prologue provides a solid introduction to the game mechanics, leaving players eager for the full release.
  • There are several bugs and glitches, particularly with furniture placement and controls, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The tutorial lacks detailed guidance, making it difficult for some players to understand certain mechanics.
  • Some players find the driving mechanics frustrating and feel that the game could benefit from more intuitive controls.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive controls, and engaging depth, particularly in the context of motel management. While the retro visuals and soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, some mechanics, such as furniture placement, could benefit from refinement. Overall, players appreciate the balance of creativity and strategy, with a good variety of activities that keep sessions fresh and enjoyable.

    • “The gameplay is a perfect balance of creativity and strategy—whether you're renovating interiors or designing entertainment spaces, every choice feels meaningful.”
    • “The gameplay itself is excellent.”
    • “The game play mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making every session feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “The only thing I have a problem with is the furniture mechanics, specifically moving and getting it flush against the wall. Other than that, I love this game so far.”
    • “Graphics are great for the most part, game mechanics are mostly good but could use some refinement, and I'd like to see the full release be compatible with a controller.”
    • “The mechanics are in-depth.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning detail and immersive atmosphere, with many users highlighting the charming visuals and creative room designs. While some players noted a lack of customizable graphics settings and minor inconsistencies in quality, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning, and the attention to detail really immerses you in the world.”
    • “The visuals are charming, and the overall atmosphere makes it a pleasure to play.”
    • “A good game with beautiful graphics and thoughtful game mechanics.”
    • “The game doesn't have a graphics setting to change graphics settings other than two options, and the tutorial needs more guidance or a way to see the list of tasks if you end up skipping it.”
    • “The game doesn't have a graphics setting to change graphics settings other than two options, and the tutorial needs more guidance or a way to see the list of tasks if you end up skipping it.”
    • “The retro visuals and haunting soundtrack create an immersive vibe, though some mechanics could use polish.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for featuring misleading advertisements and demos presented as full games, which detracts from genuine content and misuses marketing space. Users express frustration over the prevalence of low-quality, AI-generated ads that clutter the gaming experience, arguing that such practices undermine the integrity of the gaming community and mislead consumers. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative and detrimental to gamers seeking authentic experiences.

    • “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
    • “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.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and filled with compelling twists that maintain player interest throughout, though some users feel the heavy focus on narrative can make gameplay feel laborious at times. The preview offers a glimpse into a rich narrative experience, complemented by various activities that extend beyond the main missions.

    • “The story is compelling, with twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “This game is story-driven.”
    • “Most of them are so story-driven that it becomes almost a chore.”
    • “This game, while it is story-driven, lacks depth and engagement.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Sunset Motel (2025) is praised for its stylish and immersive atmosphere, combining mystery with charming visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it a captivating slow-burn thriller.

    • “Sunset Motel (2025) blends mystery and atmosphere in a stylish, slow-burn thriller.”
    • “The visuals are charming, and the overall atmosphere makes it a pleasure to play.”
    • “Charming visuals and atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as managing guests feels like a distraction from the core gameplay of renovating the motel. Many reviewers suggest that the worker system needs significant improvement, as it currently detracts from the experience and serves only to unnecessarily prolong gameplay and drain resources.

    • “Tedious and annoying.”
    • “Taking care of the guests is just a tedious distraction from renovating the motel.”
    • “Please rework the worker system; it currently makes no sense and brings no value to the player. It's just a way to drain income and make the game more grindy for no reason.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally perceived as lacking, with users noting it is somewhat crude and buggy, though there is potential for improvement.

    • “A bit crude and buggy, but it could be okay.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky ragdoll physics, particularly when interacting with characters like the thief, and amusing scenarios such as plunging toilets and customizing rooms with whimsical features like sprinklers for fire emergencies. Overall, players find the comedic elements to be a fun addition to the gameplay experience.

    • “Hopefully we can turn off the thief in the full version if we want. They're not my thing, though the ragdoll physics are pretty hilarious when you run into him with the truck, lol.”
    • “The motel itself allows me to customize the room to my liking, and what's funny is plunging the toilet for poop. I also hope they have it where you can install sprinklers in the room when a fire breaks out.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for its haunting quality, enhancing the immersive experience alongside the retro visuals, although some gameplay mechanics may need refinement.

    • “The retro visuals and haunting soundtrack create an immersive vibe, though some mechanics could use polish.”
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Sunset Motel: Prologue is a casual simulation game.

Sunset Motel: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Sunset Motel: Prologue.

Sunset Motel: Prologue was released on July 29, 2024.

Sunset Motel: Prologue was developed by Efkey Studios.

Sunset Motel: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Sunset Motel: Prologue is a single player game.

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