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Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2022

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Quick resume

Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Indie, Puzzle, Adventure

Pros

  • Engaging puzzles
  • Immersive exploration
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Weapon upgrade system
  • Long playtime with replay value

Cons

  • Tedious backtracking
  • Limited enemy variety
  • Clunky controls and animations
  • Lack of in-game map
  • Confusing story and endings

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore the hotel, solve puzzles in various orders, and choose weapon upgrades, indicating moderate autonomy."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game involves solving challenging puzzles and managing limited resources, providing skill tests and feedback."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report long play sessions and some replayability via new game plus, but some find backtracking tedious."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some optional puzzles and secrets, allowing creative problem solving."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indication of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and balanced."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to immerse in a horror atmosphere and escape reality through exploration and story."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in survival horror and puzzles, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore alternate dimensions via camera mechanic and solve diverse puzzles, encouraging experimentation."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Strong emphasis on exploring a large hotel environment, discovering secrets, and backtracking."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players upgrade weapons but no character or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Game features supernatural elements, monsters, and fictional horror story, providing imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community aspects; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in puzzle solving and weapon upgrading, showing learning and personal development."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items, upgrade weapons, and unlock new areas, showing clear progression."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some players find atmosphere immersive and enjoyable, but others note frustration from backtracking and puzzles."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Game provides sensory stimulation through graphics, sound design, and horror atmosphere."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative immersion through notes, cutscenes, and environmental storytelling, though story is sometimes confusing."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players engage in problem solving, resource management, and planning to solve puzzles and survive."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense and jump scares present, but overall horror tension is moderate and sometimes diluted by puzzles."

  • Value
    3

    "Players perceive good value for price with long playtime and content, especially on sale."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves shooting monsters and bosses, but violence is not the main focus."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players manage limited ammo and health, avoid threats, and survive hostile environments."

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