The Guest
- October 24, 2023
- Daniel Agüera Fernández
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"The Guest" is a psychological horror point-and-click game that traps the player in a mysterious hotel room. The goal is to escape by solving puzzles, uncovering disturbing secrets, and interacting with bizarre characters through a haunting, atmospheric narrative. Paranoia ensues in this immersive, confined thriller, as the player unravels the twisted motives behind their invitation to the hotel.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features well-placed jump scares that effectively create a scary atmosphere.
- The graphics and sound design are praised for enhancing the overall horror experience.
- It's a short game that can be completed in under an hour, making it a quick thrill for horror fans.
- The game lacks a save feature, forcing players to complete it in one sitting, which can be frustrating.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and criticized the lack of a compelling story or meaningful puzzles.
- The character movement is slow and clunky, which detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, enhanced by fantastic graphics and effective jump scares. While some players noted a decline in tension due to the frequent appearance of monsters, the overall experience remains engaging and visually pleasing, leaving players on the edge of their seats. Despite some repetitiveness in scares, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's horror experience.
“The atmosphere was incredible and the jump scares were on point, 100% a must play, I need more!”
“I really enjoyed this game, it had a really great atmosphere and looked visually pleasing.”
“The graphics are fantastic and the atmosphere and environment add to the chills of the game.”
“Some of the scares got repetitive, but it didn't take away from the atmosphere and photorealistic graphics.”
“This is a decent horror game that does a few things well in regards to creating a scary atmosphere.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and context to enhance their experience. While some appreciated the intense atmosphere and the potential for speculation, the lack of clarity regarding character motivations and plot points left many feeling unsatisfied. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be a missed opportunity, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and pacing issues.
“It may be short, but it doesn't skimp on delivering heart-pounding jumpscares and a compelling story that draws you in from the very beginning.”
“My viewers absolutely enjoyed this game from the intense atmosphere to the minimalist storytelling; it left them on the edge of their seat wanting to know more!”
“Would like to have had a little more story, which would have people speculating.”
“There is no story; we don't know why she died or why she is chasing us. Maybe I killed her?”
“As others have said, there is no story other than you broke down on a wet night and looked for shelter.”
“Overall, not too bad and not an expensive game. It took under an hour to complete; I just wish the story was more fleshed out so I can be satisfied with my experience.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator focused on a repetitive loop of finding and using keys to progress through rooms, which some players found lacking in variety. While the puzzle-solving elements were appreciated, the overall experience felt short, with some users questioning the value for the price given the limited duration. Additionally, there were minor concerns regarding the sprint mechanic.
“The puzzle solving and gameplay progression was exactly what I look for in a horror game.”
“5 dollars is a little steep for half an hour of gameplay, but I am okay with it if it goes towards the devs making more games.”
“The only issue I had with the game was the sprint mechanic.”
“That's all the loop of gameplay here: walk, take a key, put a key in something, take another key, find another door to put the new key, and it goes like this until the end.”
“Gameplay is the classic walking sim, as there's not much to do besides walking from one room to another triggering something, or finding a key to open a door.”
“5 dollars is a little steep for half an hour of gameplay but I am okay with it if it goes towards the devs making more games.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their fantastic quality and photorealism, contributing significantly to the chilling atmosphere and overall experience. Many players appreciate the visual design, noting that it enhances the game's jump scares and immersive environment, despite some concerns about repetitive scares. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, especially given the game's low price point.
“The graphics are fantastic and the atmosphere and environment add to the chills of the game.”
“What the heck are the keys, because the settings only show graphics options, there is also no way to lower sound or adjust master volume.”
“Some of the scares got repetitive, but it didn't take away from the atmosphere and photorealistic graphics.”
“I love and hate this game, here is why: love: the atmosphere, the graphics, very chilling and very well done!”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, effectively contributing to the overall atmosphere with spooky soundscapes and well-timed sound effects. Reviewers find the audio elements to be a standout feature, enhancing the experience despite the game's brevity and lack of achievements. Overall, the music is considered a key reason to play through the game multiple times.
“The music, the sound effects, and the pacing were all well done.”
“Decent jump scares, spooky music, just a fun game.”
“The music, the sound effects, and the pacing were all well done.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game suffers from severe optimization issues, with users reporting high GPU temperatures reaching the 80s Celsius and excessive fan noise, indicating that the performance is poorly managed and not optimized for a smooth experience.
“Optimization is non-existent.”
“Poorly optimized.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability and suggest that adding achievements could enhance the experience and encourage them to play again.
“But devs, if you see this, add achievements for more replay value.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with multiple users labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over player experience.
“It's a walking simulator cash grab.”
“It's a walking simulator cash grab.”
“It's a walking simulator cash grab.”
