The motel

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Story: You're an employee on a late night shift at The Motel, an old, quiet roadside stop just before the big city in Oakhill Grove. Your job is simple enough: keep things in order and handle what needs doing until morning. At first, the night seems like any other, but a news broadcast crackling through the radio changes everything. There's someone dangerous roaming the outskirts of Oakhill Grove…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic PS1 style with beautiful graphics and a captivating atmosphere.
Players appreciated the multiple endings and the engaging gameplay that combines horror elements with simple tasks.
The sound design and music effectively enhance the tension, making for a memorable horror experience.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the story.
There are issues with unskippable dialogue and slow text, which can make replaying the game tedious.
Some players found the lack of checkpoints frustrating, as dying requires restarting the entire game.

graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing PS1-style visuals, which contribute to its charm and character. Reviewers appreciate the art style and sound design, highlighting the overall aesthetic as a strong point of the game.
- “I loved the visuals and sound design in this one.”
- “I love the graphics and the character it gives the game, and the effects are great!”
- “A nice simple horror game with PS1 style visuals.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with dark undertones that complement key scenes effectively. Players appreciate the integration of music, particularly in moments of tension, and find that it enriches the overall experience, making it more immersive.
- “The art style and music are very nice.”
- “The music felt good, and the radio made the game sound nicer while waiting.”
- “I loved the music, as well.”
- “The dark music in the background detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more oppressive than engaging.”
- “The music fails to enhance the emotional impact of key scenes, leaving them feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of paranoia that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the well-executed style, noting that it stands out even within a short runtime.
- “I enjoyed its atmosphere and the paranoia.”
- “The atmosphere is really well done, especially for such a short runtime.”
- “I really like the style and atmosphere in the game.”
- “Love the atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet effective, with multiple endings that enhance replay value, making it engaging for players.
- “The gameplay is simple yet effective, and the multiple endings add a lot of replay value.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a need for improvement in timed sound effects and jump scares, as well as a desire for a more developed narrative. However, it has also been praised as a solid introduction to the horror genre for new players.
- “This is my first horror story game I played, and I must say it's good.”
- “The story needs work, especially with the timed sound effects and jump scares; it feels incomplete.”
- “The gameplay and story elements are poorly integrated, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, as it involves completing normal tasks that are not perceived as tedious or annoying.
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its good price/performance ratio, indicating that players feel they are receiving solid value for their investment in terms of performance and gameplay experience.
- “The game offers a great price/performance ratio, making it accessible for a wide range of players.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience across different platforms.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's simple yet effective gameplay, noting that the presence of multiple endings significantly enhances its replayability.
- “The gameplay is simple yet effective, and the multiple endings add a lot of replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and paths available.”
- “The game encourages experimentation, making you want to replay it to explore all the different outcomes.”