Sunset Motel

Item: Sunset Motel
Rating: 75
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-19

Summary

Varied gameplay, engaging progression, and customization.
Extensive options for room customization are available.
Helpful tutorial eases players into the game.
Poor translation and voice acting detract from experience.
Overwhelming, disjointed experience for some players.
Inconsistent performance; optimization is needed.

Categories

Management SimulationBase BuildingHouse CustomizationOpen-World ExplorationCollectiblesCharacter ProgressionSingle-playerMission-based Gameplay

Reviews (sample size): 78
Helpful reviews: 87%
Unhelpful reviews: 13%
Protest reviews: 0%

75%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
25%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 143
Negative points: 106
Gameplay points: 26
Perf. points: 17
Rec. points: 51
Misc points: 7

Point	Description	Importance
Varied, engaging gameplay and progression Description The game offers a wide array of engaging activities beyond basic renovation, including cooking, cleaning, and management tasks. Players find the gameplay loop fluid and the progression system satisfying, with many comparing it favorably to other simulators like Gas Station Simulator. The game provides enough depth and variety to keep players entertained for extended periods. Importance 95%	The game offers a wide array of engaging activities beyond basic renovation, including cooking, cleaning, and management tasks. Players find the gameplay loop fluid and the progression system satisfying, with many comparing it favorably to other simulators like Gas Station Simulator. The game provides enough depth and variety to keep players entertained for extended periods.	95%
Extensive room customization options Description Players have significant freedom in designing and customizing rooms with a wide variety of furniture and decorations. The game imposes few restrictions, allowing for creative expression and the creation of unique spaces. This freedom is a key element of the enjoyable renovation gameplay. Importance 58%	Players have significant freedom in designing and customizing rooms with a wide variety of furniture and decorations. The game imposes few restrictions, allowing for creative expression and the creation of unique spaces. This freedom is a key element of the enjoyable renovation gameplay.	58%
Helpful and improved tutorial Description The game features a helpful and informative tutorial that guides players through the mechanics and features. Reviewers noted improvements since the prologue, indicating that the developers addressed early feedback. The tutorial is well-structured and allows players to learn at their own pace. Importance 32%	The game features a helpful and informative tutorial that guides players through the mechanics and features. Reviewers noted improvements since the prologue, indicating that the developers addressed early feedback. The tutorial is well-structured and allows players to learn at their own pace.	32%
Appealing graphics and sound Description The game features appealing graphics, an atmospheric setting, and a well-suited soundtrack. The visuals and audio contribute to an immersive and cozy experience. Reviewers appreciated the attention to detail in the game's presentation. Importance 31%	The game features appealing graphics, an atmospheric setting, and a well-suited soundtrack. The visuals and audio contribute to an immersive and cozy experience. Reviewers appreciated the attention to detail in the game's presentation.	31%
General positive sentiment Description This cluster contains general positive sentiments without specific details. It includes hyperbolic statements like "BEST GAME EVER" and lacks constructive feedback. Therefore, the importance score is significantly reduced due to signs of potential review bombing or overly enthusiastic, unsubstantiated praise. Importance 15%	This cluster contains general positive sentiments without specific details. It includes hyperbolic statements like "BEST GAME EVER" and lacks constructive feedback. Therefore, the importance score is significantly reduced due to signs of potential review bombing or overly enthusiastic, unsubstantiated praise.	15%
Decent content, short playtime Description The game has a solid storyline and a lot of content, but achieving 5 stars doesn't take long, after which there is not much to do. The game doesn't overstay its welcome, and the reviewer preferred its shorter length. Importance 12%	The game has a solid storyline and a lot of content, but achieving 5 stars doesn't take long, after which there is not much to do. The game doesn't overstay its welcome, and the reviewer preferred its shorter length.	12%
Engaging challenges and side quests Description The game incorporates challenges and side quests to add variety and keep things interesting. These include hosting events, shopping, cooking, and doing laundry. The side quests provide additional goals and activities beyond the core gameplay loop. Importance 10%	The game incorporates challenges and side quests to add variety and keep things interesting. These include hosting events, shopping, cooking, and doing laundry. The side quests provide additional goals and activities beyond the core gameplay loop.	10%
Rewarding upgrade system Description Players can upgrade tools, which feels rewarding and makes tasks easier. Unlocking amenities allows neighborhood residents to visit the pool, gym, and spa, generating additional income through the sale of drinks, protein bars, and towels. Importance 8%	Players can upgrade tools, which feels rewarding and makes tasks easier. Unlocking amenities allows neighborhood residents to visit the pool, gym, and spa, generating additional income through the sale of drinks, protein bars, and towels.	8%
Traversable open world map Description The game features a traversable open world map, allowing players to drive around and explore. This adds another layer of freedom and immersion to the gameplay experience. Importance 7%	The game features a traversable open world map, allowing players to drive around and explore. This adds another layer of freedom and immersion to the gameplay experience.	7%
Pool party customization Description Players can change the music at the pool by selecting playlists at the bar counter. The game allows players to host themed pool parties where NPCs dress up and dance. Importance 7%	Players can change the music at the pool by selecting playlists at the bar counter. The game allows players to host themed pool parties where NPCs dress up and dance.	7%