A very different kind of game. (Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS))

Member Name: blackmaff

Product:	Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS)
Date:	02/04/08 (73 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great characters and narratives.

Disadvantages: Can be incredibly slow.

Hotel Dusk is not a game for everyone. It can be slow moving at times, and in my circle of friends it has been either a loved or loathed game. The game is basically a detective story with you playing the lead character, based in a hotel, with you dealing with a varied cast of characters and their intertwining stories and relationships. The relationships are frequently intriguing, occasionally hilarious, and almost always believable. Although the game is a tad slow to start, once into the game it becomes an enjoyable story, with the main character Kyle Hyde a complex character and his trials and tribulations will keep a patient player glued to their DS. It's hard to write a review without spoiling the story, so it's fair to say anyone who loves a detective yarn and isn't bothered by the slow pace of the game will find plenty to love here. Recommended.

Summary: Not for everyone.