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The editors liked
Classic detective noir storyline thats both clever and thoughtful
Character graphics are sharp and uniquely styled
Puzzle solving is generally quite logical
Top-notch dialogue.
The editors didn't like
Protracted item/people-hunting situations periodically rear their ugly heads
Story sometimes telegraphs its intentions
Molasses-esque pacing will probably drive some people up the wall.
Abstract: Interactive fiction has long been a holy grail for many developers, but Hotel Dusk feels more like a graphic novel than a game. Users are even required to hold the DS console sideways like a book and can scribble down clues on the blan...
Classic detective noir storyline thats both clever and thoughtful, Character graphics are sharp and uniquely styled, Puzzle solving is generally quite logical, Top-notch dialogue.
Protracted item/people-hunting situations periodically rear their ugly heads, Story sometimes telegraphs its intentions, Molasses-esque pacing will probably drive some people up the wall.
Hotel Dusk weaves an absorbing noir-style mystery with traditional adventure game elements and stylish presentation and does it all with a deft touch. ...
Abstract: Ask any PC gamer which genre they’d like to see make a come back, and you will generally find many that say the adventure genre. In the 1990s these games boomed with classics such as “Day of the Tenticle”, “Indiana Jones” and...
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Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Maria , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: I was surprised the other day when I started playing this game and the Nintendo logo appeared vertically on the top screen. I turned my DS ninety degrees and it looked like a book. That clued me in: "Hotel Dusk: Room 215" is more like a graphic novel than...
Abstract: A 2007 release and a recent addition to the Touch Generations line of Nintendo DS games, this interactive novel features a fascinating story, well-fleshed out characters and some sharp, unique visuals. Originally released in North America in January 2...
Abstract: Point-and-click adventure games peaked, both in terms of quality and amount being produced, in the early nineties. The heyday of the genre produced memorable adventures that are still worth playing through; Curse of Monkey Island, Grim Fandango, and S...
Abstract: When it comes to holiday accommodation, the Marriots, Hiltons and Holiday Inns of the world might be boring, but we prefer them to the sort of downmarket motels where the owner keeps a loaded shotgun under the counter, and at night, dresses up in his d...
Abstract: Lately, the Nintendo DS has been known for games that go outside the norm and deliver experiences gamers have been begging for in today's generic gaming landscape. With titles such as Elite Beat Agents and Phoenix Wright, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 should b...
Wonderfully crafted and well written noir storyline; Stylish character designs, believable dialogue, and well done animations all contribute to bringing each of the characters to life even without voice acting; Very clever puzzle designs; Multiple endings...
No way to skip or speed up text you have already read; Could have used more puzzles; The fact that its more of a visual novel than a game will no doubt turn off some gamers.
If you find that youre the kind of person that is willing to sacrifice a lot of gameplay for a compelling and engaging storyline, then you will absolutely love Hotel Dusk. Its not a game for everybody, but its story is something that everyone would m...
Abstract: TitleHotel Dusk: Room 215GenreMystery / Puzzle SolvingRelease DateJanuary 22nd, 2007Players1RatingT (Mild Language, Mild Violence, Use of Alcohol)Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is a lot like this really old game I used to play on NES. Dont remember what it was...
