A fantastic and intriguing game. (Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS))

Member Name: Ichigo

Product:	Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS)
Date:	05/08/09 (34 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Amazing story and characters that you can actually feel for.

Disadvantages: Simplistic. Not for someone looking for an adventure game.

Let me just start by saying that if you're looking for a decent adventure game, you will be disappointed with this game. While it does contain a variety of puzzles, the vast majority of them are simplistic, making the game rather easy overall. It seems to be more of a visual novel than an adventure game. Having said that, it is a fantastic visual novel.
The game begins with the protagonist, Kyle Hyde, arriving at Hotel Dusk and awaiting the arrival of a package from work (he's a traveling salesman). May not sound too interesting yet, Hyde has a dark past. An ex-cop, he's searching for his partner, Bradley, who was supposedly killed years before. It soon becomes clear that the people staying there, the hotel itself and the mysterious girl Maya are all somehow connected.
It's a great game, filled with suspense, with wonderful music and while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they are certainly interesting.
Overall, if you're looking for a great visual novel, then buy this game. However, is you're looking for an adventure game, this probably isn't for you.

Summary: If you enjoy visual novels, get this game. If not, try the new Monkey Island or Broken Sword.