HOTEL BARCELONA Launches on PlayStation This September

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I stumbled upon this game, HOTEL BARCELONA — and wow, it’s a wild one. You know those fever dreams where nothing makes sense, yet everything does? Yeah, that. SWERY and SUDA51 teamed up (like, how did that even happen?) to bring this nightmare to life. Come September, it’s hitting PlayStation 5 thanks to CULT Games and White Owls. Can’t say I’m surprised. Or am I?

Anyway, there’s this video thumbnail with some eerie vibe. They even want you to drop your birth date just to peek at it. Feels kinda old-school, like showing your ID at a nightclub. Remember those days?

So picture this: out in the boondocks between Pennsylvania and West Virginia (somewhere nobody goes, right?), stands this swanky hotel. But it’s a trap. A nasty one, catching America’s “finest” serial killers. Yikes. You’re Justine, a rookie marshal with baggage — sharing your brain like an old Airbnb with none other than Dr. Carnival. Yup, that Carnival. The psycho with a rep. Together, you’re cleaning house. Or at least, trying not to bite the dust.

By the way, here’s a shot from the game — looks all legit and stuff with its moody vibes and whatnot. Side note: why do game previews always look cooler than reality?

Now, let’s dive into FEATURES — this is where it gets juicy. We’re not talking your run-of-the-mill action. Think insane battles, tactical dodging, and late-night panic. And it’s dripping with that 80s horror movie mojo. If you dig that, props to you. Never really got those films myself.

Here’s a kicker — every time you kick the bucket (oops), some ghostly echo of you springs to life. A “Slasher Phantom”! Use ’em however. Shields, mini sidekicks, you name it. Awkward but handy.

Oh, and blood. Lots of it. I think they’re trying to tell us the more gory you get, the stronger you get? Kind of gross. But hey, it’s for the greater good or something. There’s this Skull Gauge. When it’s maxed out, you unleash the “Carnival Awakening”. Sounds cool, if not terrifying.

Seven zones to grind through, each with its quirky charm. Whether it’s haunted or mad-scientist territory, there’s a boss waiting to wreck your day. Good luck with that.

The big names — SUDA51 of “No More Heroes”, and SWERY of “Deadly Premonition” fame. Apparently, they’re teaming up, mashing their madness together for an experience that’s… well, unforgettable?

Anyway. Here’s some more pics. Enjoy the anarchy!

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