Rusty Lake Hotel

rickstarz

5 months ago

My only drawback is that I'm not sure it's possible to find all the ingredients without the help of a walkthrough. I also don't like it that if you don't get ingredients at the right time, or do the action that would've gotten you the ingredients at the right time, there's no going back. Otherwise I love it - the look, the atmosphere, the characters. If anything my criticism should encourage replays, I just wish I could figure it all out without extra help.

Joshua Grall

3 years ago

Great puzzle game but if you want to finish perfectly it can be really frustrating as things have to be done in a certain order. If you miss a step you have to reset the entire game!!!! 😖 If there was an option of resetting to a certain point or save points the game would be perfect.

A Google user

4 years ago

My 2nd RL game. I've already played twice to try to find ingredients and it's challenging but a lot of fun! Not ridiculously hard, but you do have to think, which just adds to the fun when you finally figure out a puzzle. I'm going to stick to this one until I get 100% before getting the next in the series. LOVE RUSTY LAKE!!!!

A Google user

5 years ago

The Rusty lake games are the best! If you're confused about what's going on, I would recommend playing all of the cube escape games! (they're free, with the exception of part two of Paradox). If you look up the best order to play them in, it can really help with comprehension! You might have to play them a few times though. It's worth it though! Also this game itself is a bit of a spinoff from the story, but it's one of my favorites! Always love spending time with Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl.

G3tsi AK

3 years ago

Rusty Lake is on a different level when it comes to games that require critical thinking. If you want a challenge that every other person can't pass without looking up the solution, then look no further than the Rusty Lake series of games. I think this is my 3rd play through of Rusty Lake Hotel, and it still gives me a sense of accomplishment when I complete the game. Can't wait until Rusty Lake releases another game. For now, I think I'll re-play all the titles.

A Google user

5 years ago

This game is gory, intriguing, and weird. The gameplay itself is simple, but the plot will throw you for a loop. The puzzles are intriguing, and the characters are interesting. This game is just one from a great series. There are a some hidden puzzles in the game that can only be completed by playing the game multiple times, which can be frustrating. But they don't affect the overall plot. I highly recommend this game if you like puzzles, and a good murder.

kim hill

1 year ago

I'm making my way thru the Rusty Lake oeuvre, and they are both delightful and addictive. I'm new to this genre of puzzle. At times, there is a maddening button masher element to any given solution (Oh, I touched every part of the screen EXCEPT her hand? My bad, I guess.🤪) but the plot keeps me locked in and compelled. Sometimes funny, sometimes strange, sometimes scatalogical, I've really enjoyed my time on Rusty Lake and look forward to returning.

A Google user

5 years ago

I don't often buy games on multiple platforms, but dear God do I love the Rusty Lake/Cube Escape series. Being able to have them on my computer was awesome, but being able to carry the games around in my pocket through my phone?? Perfect. I can't wait for more games to come out, but until then... I will just keep on making memories again and again in the hotel, the roots, and in paradise.

Katie Lind

3 years ago

This Rusty Lake is my least favorite (my fave is Roots) and it's still 4 stars. Some clues and pieces seem a bit bizarre and not really intuitive though. The story seems shorter than the others and not entirely cohesive. Some other reviews mention the 3 star meals and I can agree. It's a bit too challenging to find all 3 ingredients before you leave the room.

Jackie

4 years ago

This one was faster than I expected from a paid one, but I also enjoyed it. I just wish that you could get the optional items for the rabbit without the possibility of goofing up. If I use the knife on the hand first, it never lets me take it back to use for the photo, keeping me from earning 3 stars. I had to reset the game for that, which was a little annoying. Otherwise, it was pretty fun!

A Google user

6 years ago

A worthy entry in the series, though probably only if you start at the beginning and play all the free games that came before. Do so, and you'll soon be addicted to the deepening mystery. Like all previous chapters, Hotel's puzzles obey Rusty Lake logic, with solutions that are justified and legitimate within the universe of the games, but bizarre to the point of non sequitur outside it.

Rian Penman

4 years ago

I have not played any of the other cube escape games- this is my first encounter with this series and developer. The puzzles were challenging but definitely doable without a walkthrough and there is a replayability factor. The only downside is that it's a little short for my tastes. No microtransactions for secret stages or other nonsense and you aren't timed for anything thank goodness. Definitely a little darker of a plotline than I was expecting.

A Google user

6 years ago

Smooth gameplay, somewhat challenging puzzles. Took me 3 tries to get all 15 stars. I didn't realize you collected one optional ingredient in the lobby first, that gave you the clue whose room to go to, and then the 2nd optional ingredient was in the room you went to. Some of the in room ingredients were tricky to find. I didn't like that if you missed it there was no option to reclaim it, thus the playing 3 times for a perfect score. However I got my 1.99 worth of play out of it for sure. Great rusty lake game. If you haven't tried the rest, you should!!

Grayson Mathews

3 years ago

Another interesting experience! My favorite rooms were Mr. Rabbit and Ms. Pheasant, but all are unique. The puzzle design was good overall; I had to break out pen and paper a few times, but I think that's a plus. Also, it became intuitive where I would find the first ingredient in each recipe from the first couple of nights. That said, finding the tomatoes and especially the blackberries wasn't logical; I never would have clicked anything that many times. Would like a "reset room" option, too.

A Google user

6 years ago

I loved the intention of the game overall. This is a definite must play. Only one thing was difficult for my perfectionist brain. Those stars. It would be terrific if, when you missed an optional ingredient, you could replay the room like a chapter instead of having to do a full reset. The puzzles were more challenging than your free apps, which is wonderful, but replaying all of them was just too much for me to do and it left me feeling like I didn't win. You know, because if those stars. This likely has more to do with my own issues, but thought the suggestion might be helpful.

A Google user

4 years ago

I absolutely love the entire franchise, and it's awesome that you can play many free ones without needing more story to make sense and without paying and if you want you can buy the rest. And this game is really fun and it's cool to see how some characters start I love how the puzzles aren't repetitive and it gets you looking for salutions outside the box. And the spookiness is great!

A Google user

4 years ago

Mostly very good, but it's really frustrating that if you don't get 3 stars on a meal, you have to start a new game and do everything else over (and watch the unskippable intro cutscene) to try again. Anyone playing this for the first time should play through the game once without restarting, then replay to get all the stars (I'd use a walkthrough, because some ingredients are missable).