Hotel Barcelona Reviews
Poorly made, overly complex, and full of clichés, Hotel Barcelona is far from a creative experience.
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Hotel Barcelona is a a frequently enjoyable collaboration between Swery and Suda51, bringing together two of the industry’s most eccentric minds into an often times uniquely rewarding roguelite with an enjoyable story and cast of characters. However for everything the game does well, there is a frustrating downside that keeps it far beneath the best that either creator has to offer.
HOTEL BARCELONA is an experience as intriguing as the hotel itself and its residents. On the one hand, there are moments that are super fun, followed by others that leave us a little frustrated.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
While a bit uneven, Hotel Barcelona is a blast to play. It starts a bit rough, but as more upgrades and abilities become available, the creativity behind the game really shines through.
At the end, it’s impossible not to feel disappointed by the end result. I know that not all games by both Suda and Swery are bangers, and that some jank is basically expected from their outings, but Hotel Barcelona could have been so much better. From a concept standpoint, it’s a banger, I really liked the premise. Regarding the gameplay loop, and the roguelike mechanics as a whole, again, all great… in theory. In practice, this game is hampered by framerate hiccups, infuriating input lag issues, and some juvenile humor coupled to some really poor writing.
Hotel Barcelona is a blend of the visions of Suda51 and Swery65. This action roguelite stands out for its fluid combat, horror narrative with a very particular sense of humor, and an addictive loop of death and progress. Although it is a niche title, it offers an unforgettable experience.
Hotel Barcelona is a bloody fun Roguelike, with a whole heap of creative ideas and just as many unhinged characters to meet.