Tomorrow's game today is Haunted Hotel 2: Believe the Lies.... I never played the first game, but by the lack of response in the forums and the low ratings by just 2 users and a below par GZ review, it seemed to be a failure as a game.
This game though I played for 60 minutes, and found it to be just an Average HOG, first the story, there really isn't one. I think they are just segeways into each level.
The graphics are very clear, and the cut seens are decent, but really not much variety in the gameplay itself.
I just finished the trial on this game. I liked some of the piano music in the background. the items were repetitive and some were very tiny, had to use my magnifier a lot. I was not impressed with the mini games or how often they popped up. The developers are really cranking out the HOG games, but I like something with a challenge like mystery case files and I really liked mortimer beckett the spooky manor. just my thoughts for now.
I think you are spot on with all of your comments. The first game, I felt, was MUCH better both in storytelling and concept. Your discovery of rooms that are half winter/half spring (that were beautifully drawn and had weather elements, much like I felt the snow added a great deal of atmosphere to Part 2), the time travel concept and X-files type story elements made for a fascinating HOG. Part II is mostly picking up the pieces and didn't have the same 'vibe' at all. You got the sense that something fascinating and unusual had happened here but it was strictly a detective story. I anxiously await part 3, which looks to return to its roots with a sci-fi premise, a conspiracy, and more (i'm hoping!).
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Jan 3, 2009, 10:59am
Haunted Hotel 2- Just Your Average HOG
Tomorrow's game today is Haunted Hotel 2: Believe the Lies.... I never played the first game, but by the lack of response in the forums and the low ratings by just 2 users and a below par GZ review, it seemed to be a failure as a game.
This game though I played for 60 minutes, and found it to be just an Average HOG, first the story, there really isn't one. I think they are just segeways into each level.
The graphics are very clear, and the cut seens are decent, but really not much variety in the gameplay itself.