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Posted December 15, 2016
You can check out any time you like...

<span class="bold">The Guest</span>, an eerie puzzle-exploration story of entrapment, is available now, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 50% launch discount.

You're Dr. Evgueni Leonov and you're a guest in this stylish 1980's hotel. Or are you a prisoner? You seem unable to leave your room, but as you explore it further, the walls give way to glimpses of other worlds. Some of these visions are shimmering with brilliant lights and some are overwhelmed by nightmarish wall-markings. Are you losing your mind or are you instead approaching a hidden truth that only you can unlock?
Explore every corner of your room, discover all its different instances, and solve the diverse puzzles and mysteries that are keeping you from uncovering the nature of your confinement. After all, no matter your shackles, the truth will set you free.

Navigate the mental and logical challenges of this gloomy hotel room as <span class="bold">The Guest</span> -- DRM-free on GOG.com.
The 50% discount will last until December 22, 1:59PM UTC.


https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMYb168vDOI
Post edited December 15, 2016 by maladr0Id
Posted December 15, 2016
At this price, totally bought, even if it supposedly has a very pitch-sensitive music puzzle (I've dreaded those ever since Myst).
Posted December 15, 2016
So, is this more of an old fashioned adventure or leans into the "walking simulator" category?

Either way, it piqued my curiosity and I'll probably try it in a better discount.
Post edited December 15, 2016 by Martian12
Posted December 15, 2016
Hm, I was hoping for something along the lines of Dark Fall but that doesn't seem to be the case here.
It only seems to be one or two hours long based on walkthroughs, which would explain the price.
I'm just not in the financial position to buy games that are this short. No matter how good they are.
It looks OK otherwise, there are actual puzzles in the game, so it's a step up from many other modern eerie games.
Posted December 15, 2016
Trailer says PEGI 17, store page says PEGI 7.

Looks like someones got a broken "1" key
Posted December 15, 2016
How about releasing some old games?
Posted December 15, 2016
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Impaler26: How about releasing some old games?
Activision released some of their old games on Steam; you can buy those :-p - http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Released_DESC&amp;os=win
Posted December 15, 2016
Eh, no thanks. I rather play stuff from my backlog.
Posted December 15, 2016
Sounds interesting, though the screenshots make it look a bit (too much) of the HOG-side style. Wonder how well this:
Combinig mechanics from the classic great adventures with puzzles and narrative
was done.


And don't appreciate the regional pricing.
Posted December 16, 2016
So this guy checks in into Hotel California eh...
Posted December 16, 2016
THIS GAME.
Yes.

It's amazing for such a (and I quote) "short" game; totally worth for the price tag + the ost is killer. Ok, some parts are a little "wut?" but nonetheless it's great.
Another 505 Games title in here and I'm thrilled as a puppy who's just been adopted.

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Kunovski: yes, looks like I'm going to treat myself today :)
I did this whole game in like 5 hours and then fired up, right after, some Barrow Hill games - the 1st one-; it was an intense night ;P
Post edited December 16, 2016 by vicklemos
Posted December 16, 2016
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Smannesman: Looks interesting, but it is pretty short apparently.
I'll wait for a better discount.
Compare it to other entertainment you spend 5€ on. Is it still short compared to them?

(edit: Removed the Dollar remark, since you're from Europe. :) )
Post edited December 16, 2016 by V4V
Posted December 16, 2016
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V4V: Compare it to other entertainment you spend 5€ on. Is it still short compared to them?

(edit: Removed the Dollar remark, since you're from Europe. :) )
Yes.
Posted December 16, 2016
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Luned: At this price, totally bought, even if it supposedly has a very pitch-sensitive music puzzle (I've dreaded those ever since Myst).
Sorry for being spoilerish but I was cool with the music puzzles. I was cool with every puzzle actually ;)
This game's puzzles have, uh, driven me into something truly unique that rainy nights, as I was wearing my shriners hat, smoking some recently packed Backwoods Honeyberry, cat on the lap + Eamers lounge chair, lampshade on and some sweet trackball gaming.
Nah jk was in my underwear since it was hot as all hell in here, eating pistachios and sittin in a plastic chair ;P
Post edited December 16, 2016 by vicklemos
Posted December 16, 2016
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vicklemos: THIS GAME.
Yes.

It's amazing for such a (and I quote) "short" game; totally worth for the price tag + the ost is killer. Ok, some parts are a little "wut?" but nonetheless it's great.
Another 505 Games title in here and I'm thrilled as a puppy who's just been adopted.

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Kunovski: yes, looks like I'm going to treat myself today :)
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vicklemos: I did this whole game in like 5 hours and then fired up, right after, some Barrow Hill games - the 1st one-; it was an intense night ;P
I do hope it's not jumpscary, I hate those... :) but I enjoy mysterious spooky games otherwise! the soundtrack does soung great, so I'm really looking forward to giving it a try this weekend!
Posted December 16, 2016
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Kunovski: I do hope it's not jumpscary, I hate those... :) but I enjoy mysterious spooky games otherwise!
Zero jumpscares. Not scary at all, actually! It focuses on wacky puzzles, new rooms and progressive storyline, although the latter's a bit... hummm not that mandatory to follow ;)

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Kunovski: the soundtrack does soung great
Score is pretty cool and well made. No white noises but this game sounds terrific, I can say.

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Kunovski: so I'm really looking forward to giving it a try this weekend!
So here's the deal: do it, but make sure you won't be bothered. Might seem too much of an exercise for such a game but nope, it isn't. Treat "The Guest" as if you're watching Eraserhead or Ugetsu ;P
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Ricky_Bobby: It looks OK otherwise, there are actual puzzles in the game, so it's a step up from many other modern eerie games.
I agree, but didn't feel that eerieness, pal ;P

edit: screenshot for GOGstaffers ;P
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