Sunset Motel
Last updated: 2025-04-19
- 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.
- 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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% |