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So, there’s this game, uh, HOTEL BARCELONA, popping up on PlayStation 5 soon—like next month or something. It’s this wild ride from these kooky creators, SWERY and SUDA51, backed by CULT Games and White Owls. If you’re into bizarre, sort of fever-dream stuff, this is probably your jam.
Okay, picture this: a hotel. But not just any hotel. It’s stuck in this weird no-man’s land between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Looks all posh from the outside, but really, it’s like a trap for, get this, America’s nastiest serial killers. Creepy, right?
You play as Justine. She’s this federal marshal who’s, uh, not exactly alone in her head. She’s sharing brain space with Dr. Carnival, a psycho killer. Together, they’re in this mess trying to off every other murderer in the joint while figuring out how to scram. It’s a whole thing.
The game isn’t your usual side-scroller. Nah, there’s some depth. Like, you’ll be ducking and dodging through all these danger-filled scenes, dripped in this 80s horror vibe. Oh man, reminds me of those cheesy slasher flicks where the music is almost another character. You know the ones?
And death—ugh, don’t even get me started—it’s not the end. When you die, this echo of your past self kicks in. They call these things Slasher Phantoms. They mimic your old moves, which are pretty handy for smashing through foes. Sure, dying sucks, but it kind of powers you up in a twisted, “I’m stronger now” kind of way.
As you bash through enemies, you’re not just painting the walls red for fun. All that blood gets you power, and once you hit the max, you can launch Carnival Awakening. Sounds intense, right? Like, unstoppable-monster intense.
And there are these seven zones, each pulling from different horror themes, with bosses to match. Haunted mansions and spooky labs—really puts you on edge. Each boss requires some smart thinking and cat-like reflexes, which I clearly lack most days.
The brains behind this madness, SUDA51 and SWERY, have never teamed up before. So this mash-up is, uh, like a collision of their wild imaginations. Expect lots of gore and offbeat storytelling.
Anyway, if you’re into a gory, surreal experience, this could be your thing. Maybe it’ll even haunt your dreams—if you’re into that. 🕵️♀️💀
