Hey, get ready for some wild news—there’s this bonkers game, HOTEL BARCELONA, crafted by the insane minds of SWERY and SUDA51. It’s hitting PlayStation 5 soon, September to be precise. And trust me, this ain’t your grandma’s hotel stay. So, what’s the deal? Let’s dive into this rabbit hole.
Imagine a swanky hotel located smack dab between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Looks fancy, sure, but plot twist—it’s like a playground for America’s most notorious serial killers. Freaky, right? No idea who thought that up, but it’s genius? Maybe.
You step into the shoes of Justine, who’s this rookie federal marshal. But wait, it gets weirder. She shares her brainspace with a twisted murderer named Dr. Carnival. Sounds cozy, doesn’t it? Somehow, these two need to whack all the killers in the hotel and, oh yeah, survive. Easy peasy.
Now, picture the gameplay—it’s all about this 2.5D action setup, super nostalgic with a side of chaos. Think American horror flicks from the ’80s but in a game. I swear, the environments are just dripping with danger, like everything wants to say “boo.”
Get a load of this—when you die in the game, surprise! A ghost of your former self pops up. They call them Slasher Phantoms because why not? They mimic you exactly and can whack baddies. Almost like having a spectral buddy. Fail better, right?
Blood is your best friend here (never thought I’d say that). The more you get splattered, the stronger you become. There’s even a Skull Gauge involved—sounds metal, doesn’t it? Fill it up for this crazy attack called Carnival Awakening, and it’s total annihilation.
And zones? Oh man, there are seven, each more nightmarish than the last. Haunted mansions, creepy labs—you name it, they’ve stuffed it in there. Bosses are lurking too, so keep your reflexes sharp and wits sharper.
But seriously, the masterminds behind this, SUDA51 and SWERY—they’re legends in the realm of quirky, surreal games. Now they’re collaborating, and I imagine it’s going to be like watching two mad scientists at work. Their styles blend into one trippy gorefest.
If you love chaos wrapped in a psychotic mystery with a side of adrenaline and dread, this is where it’s at. I’m both hyped and terrified for September. So, anyone else want to check into this hotel of horrors with me?
