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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a decent experience for its low price, providing some fun gameplay and an interesting story.
- The atmosphere is engaging, with a unique mechanic of using the phone as a flashlight, adding to the horror experience.
- Despite some bugs, the game has potential and can be enjoyable for fans of the horror genre looking for a budget option.
- The game is plagued by bugs and frustrating mechanics, such as confusing navigation and ineffective sanity management.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in clear instructions, leading to moments of frustration.
- The sound design can be jarring, with some audio elements being overly irritating and detracting from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has been well-received for its engaging plot, intriguing purgatory themes, and effective atmosphere, particularly for a budget horror game. Players appreciated the plot twists and the variety of story choices, although some noted confusing elements and bugs in the maze sections. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
“I liked the atmosphere and the story aspect!”
“There are some confusing points in the storyline and some bugs related to certain mazes.”
“There are some confusing points in the storyline and some bugs related to certain mazes.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding the sanity and fear mechanics frustrating and uninspired, while others appreciate the fun and flow of the overall experience. Puzzles are generally simple but engaging, and the unique reliance on phone mechanics adds an interesting layer. While improvements could be made, the game is functional and enjoyable for many.
“The puzzles were relatively simple as long as you think a bit, and the gameplay was actually pretty fun too.”
“The mechanics could be a little better, but hey, it's a game that works and flows fairly well.”
“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.”
“But it's not great... 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them merely acceptable, others praise their quality and atmospheric contribution, noting that they look good even on lower settings. Overall, the visuals are described as gorgeous, enhancing the game's immersive experience.
“The overall atmosphere of the game was perfect, and the graphics are gorgeous!”
“The graphics look good, even on the lowest settings.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its perfection and the stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a captivating atmosphere and engaging story contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The overall atmosphere of the game was perfect, and the graphics are gorgeous!”
- stability2 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 further complicates gameplay, making navigation difficult.
“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.”
