The Hotel
- June 17, 2022
- Constant Art
Get on Steam"The Hotel" is a psychological horror thriller where you wake up in a locked hotel room with no way out, and an evil presence lurking. Your character's stress and health levels play a crucial role in your survival as you uncover the mystery of the hotel. The game challenges you to confront and define the evil within the hotel, and within yourself.
Reviews
- The graphics are good, even on the lowest settings, and the overall atmosphere is engaging.
- The game features interesting themes and a unique concept, particularly with the use of the phone as a flashlight.
- For its price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can provide some tense moments and scares.
- The gameplay is often frustrating due to confusing mechanics, bugs, and a lack of clear instructions.
- The sanity mechanics and health management can be overly punishing, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Many players found the game repetitive and lacking in genuine horror, with some elements feeling poorly executed.
- story7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has been well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot, atmosphere, and clever twists, particularly in the context of a low-cost horror game. However, some users noted confusing elements and bugs that detracted from the experience, especially in the maze sections. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, enhancing the game's creepy and immersive qualities.
“I loved the story and enjoyed all the purgatory aspects along with the idea that deception is all around you.”
“The first half of this game is super fun and creepy, and the different story choices are awesome.”
“Great storyline, love the plot twist, and overall I enjoyed the game.”
“There are some confusing points in the storyline and some bugs related to certain mazes.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of mechanics that some players find aggravating, particularly the sanity and fear systems, which can become repetitive and lack impact. However, the puzzles are generally straightforward and enjoyable, and the integration of phone usage adds a unique element to the experience. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the game flows well and provides a fun experience.
“The puzzles were relatively simple as long as you think a bit, and the gameplay was actually pretty fun too.”
“I enjoyed the mechanics of the game, more specifically how the player is dependent on using their phone.”
“The sanity mechanics are also just aggravating, uninspired, and far more annoying than stress or fear inducing.”
“The fear mechanic gets old really fast, and it's hard to see what the point of the sanity pills is, as they don't seem to have much effect when you're in 'fear mode'.”
“The mechanics could be a little better, but hey... it's a game that works and flows fairly well.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many players noting that they look good even on lower settings. While some describe them as merely okay, others highlight the gorgeous visuals that contribute to the game's perfect atmosphere.
“The overall atmosphere of the game was perfect, and the graphics are gorgeous!”
“The graphics look good, even on the lowest settings.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its perfect integration with the story and stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“The overall atmosphere of the game was perfect, and the graphics are gorgeous!”
“I liked the atmosphere and the story aspect!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users that hinder the overall experience. Additionally, poor visibility in darker areas can further complicate gameplay.
“While I really want to enjoy it, this game is super buggy and at times really dark, so you can't see where you are even going.”
