Players Like...

❤ Exploration and Atmospheric Immersion

The game uses Unreal Engine to craft a visually stunning and immersive hotel environment. Players frequently praise the attention to detail, highlighting how each floor and area boasts a distinct style and level of decay, creating a layered and believable world to explore. The lack of a traditional map heightens the sense of disorientation and tension, though some find the resulting backtracking frustrating at times. Overall, the general consensus is that the rich exploration and oppressive atmosphere are standout strengths of the gameplay experience.

❤ Ingenious Puzzle-Solving Mechanics

Puzzle-solving is a core focus, with reviewers describing the challenges as both difficult and deeply satisfying. A key mechanic is the camera, which allows players to peer into different timelines and access previously sealed-off areas. Utilizing this supernatural tool is integral to unraveling the hotel's mysteries. Reviewers highlight the puzzles' variety, ranging from simple object-based tasks to complex, multi-step conundrums that demand careful observation of one's surroundings.

❤ Tense Survival Horror Encounters

While not the primary emphasis, the game incorporates survival horror elements such as limited ammunition and the need to scavenge for vital supplies. The combat, though not the most polished, is serviceable, with various enemy types – including a menacing "stalker" foe – adding to the overall sense of threat and tension. Despite some wishing for greater enemy variety, the survival horror aspects blend cohesively with the exploration and puzzle-solving to create a compelling gameplay loop.

❤ Rewarding Progression and Replayability

The ability to carry over upgraded weapons and items into New Game+ mode, combined with optional puzzles and secrets, encourages players to revisit the hotel and explore it more thoroughly. The upgrade system, which allows enhancement of gear through collected points, adds a satisfying sense of progression and investment in the player's character, making combat encounters feel increasingly impactful.