The motel
A downloadable game for Windows
Story:
You're an employee on a late night shift at The Motel, an old, quiet roadside stop just before the big city in Oakhill Grove. Your job is simple enough: keep things in order and handle what needs doing until morning. At first, the night seems like any other, but a news broadcast crackling through the radio changes everything. There's someone dangerous roaming the outskirts of Oakhill Grove. Will you make it through the night shift, or will The Motel become your final stop?
Gameplay:
In The Motel, your night begins with a list of tasks left by the boss on a note. You’ll complete these tasks one by one. Serving guests, tidying up, and occasionally taking a moment to pet the motel’s lobby cat. But as the night progresses, you’ll need to stay sharp. The game features multiple endings, leaving your fate in your hands. Will you outlast the night, or become another victim. This game is a 40-60 min light-horror, ambient, funny experience.
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Credits:
- Game Director & Producer: Justus
- Writers: Stig6 (Max) & Justus
Artists:
- Texture Artists: Stig6 (Max) & Justus
- 3D Modelers: Stig6 (Max), Justus & tboiston
- Animators: Stig6 (Max) & Justus
- UI Designers & Coders: Arthur & Justus
Audio:
- Sound Effects: Merulino Music, Justus, Pixabay.com
- In-Game Music: Merulino Music
- Trailer Music: Pedram Mo
- Voice Actors: LPS & Justus
- Playtesters: Merulino Music (and Husband), Justus, Stig6 (Max), Arthur, LPS, Lewis Whittingham
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1.49 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Comments
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I would have loved a checkpoint system but good game overall :). I wasn't able to get the other endings because when I tried the game had crashed on me after few times after 1st playthrough
We made a video covering The Motel after Merulino Music suggested this to us and wow! There was a lot to appreciate about this game!
When I opened the game, I was immediately surprised by just how many options I could change! It's always great to see when a developer puts in the time to help the player experience their game the best way they can! I also really enjoyed the small details like the sound of the rain on Sami's umbrella! Who would have accounted for players thinking to run out and greet her? That's so awesome!
The atmosphere was incredibly well set. The moment I opened this game, I was fully immersed. As one who doesn't handle horror well, I had to really convince myself to be as jovial as possible just to keep moving forward! Hahaha
I thought it was really neat having multiple endings! If you have any plans to improve the player's experience, I might recommend the ability to save maybe at the front desk? Sir Icarus (the super adorable cat) might make for a great save point! Petting that cat really helped to get rid of some of the tension sort of like saving a video game might make the player feel the consequences of losing less severe!
I enjoyed the ability to skip the beginning cutscenes, but it still felt like a bit of a slog to get back to any points where I felt I might be able to discover a new ending. I feel a save point in the game might help with that or even just the ability to skip some mid game cutscenes.
Overall, I had a really great time with your game and greatly enjoyed the nice png in the zip file! It made this horror game just the slightest bit more welcoming to dive into! Congratulations on making your first big project! I'll be eagerly looking forward to more games from Aura Studios!
Thank you for making this game!
Hi Alsome,
Thank you a bunch for this detailed feedback. It's much appreciated, noted down and the next release will definitely account for it. Thank you for the video!
Amazing game, every atmospheric and beautiful soundtrack throughout! Would love to be able to listen to the lobby music on youtube or elsewhere if you have a link! :)
Hello,
Thank you for the kind comments, I appreciate it. You can find the full soundtrack on our youtube:
All Endings
many good little details in this game, detail sound of rain when hits NPC's umbrella, when its rain, go under the building, the rain wont splash you, nice shadow object while using flashlight.no cheap jumpscares, nice character movements animation while walking or crouching.
Hey Setsuna,
Thank you so much for your support and coverage. I appreciate the kind words.
-Justus
Awesome game, I was following the creation in discord and I think it turned out really well. Great job with the music too.
The graphics & the music are so unique!! Keep going guys!! :)
Hi Nishikku, thank you so much! Surely will continue making games.
I'm glad that I am following you, thus was able to find this gem of a horror game fast, I was actually looking for a game to record, so I did my take on this, wich I really enjoyed!
Well done, keep on this road and you will go far!
Hey Greg,
I really enjoyed your video, it was super entertaining to see you play through this and I'm glad you came back. See you in the next one ;)
-Justus
I love how This turned out! The Build-up is really intense. You habe a feeling as if something will Happen. And when you finally start to feel Safe - Bam! I love the ambience and I really enjoy love poly Horror Games (and analogue ones), so This is Right up my alley! :D
Took me an Hour to Play through, Played a second time to get a better ending !
10/10
Hey Merulon,
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for playing!
Looks incredible! Will you add spanish subtitles?
Hi Debian,
Awesome to see you back. I'm unsure of adding other languages, but it's definitely something to consider. It's probably too much work however.
glad to have helped work on this
Thank you for all your efforts!