HOTEL BARCELONA Arriving on PlayStation This September

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So, there’s this wild game coming out soon—HOTEL BARCELONA. It’s from SWERY and SUDA51, and honestly, if you know them, you’re probably already intrigued, right? Anyway—wait, yeah—it’s dropping on PlayStation 5 this September. CULT Games and White Owls are on it. Pretty cool, huh?

So, you have this strange hotel out in the middle of nowhere. Apparently, it’s stuck right on the border of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It looks all fancy, but there’s a gnarly secret—turns out, it’s a hunting ground for America’s nastiest serial killers. Creepy much?

You play as Justine. She’s kind of embroiled in this bizarre situation where, plot twist, her mind’s shackin’ up with a psycho named Dr. Carnival. I know, right? You’ve gotta knock off all these killers and, fingers crossed, get out alive. Or at least that’s the plan—who knows what kind of chaos’ll ensue.

Let’s talk features! At first glance, it looks like a regular side-scroller, but no—hold up, the action’s seriously next level. You need those quick reflexes, spot-on timing, and maybe some luck. I mean, every bit of danger feels like it’s ripped right out of an ’80s horror flick. If you’re into that stuff, you’re gonna love it.

Here’s a kicker: when you die, you leave behind what’s called a “Slasher Phantom.” Weird name, but roll with it. These echoes of your past runs mimic your moves and can actually hit enemies. It’s like your death’s not in vain or something—useful ghosts? Why not! You end up using them as shields or allies, which is totally bonkers if you think about it.

Blood is literally your power bank. The more battles you dive into, the bloodier you get—gross, but it ramps up your strength. There’s this Skull Gauge thing, and when it maxes out, you unleash something called Carnival Awakening. Sounds ominous, right?

Oh, and you’ve got seven twisted areas to explore, with each one channeling vibes from different horror genres. Haunted mansions, mad scientist labs—you name it. And each one has these boss battles where strategy is your best friend. Or maybe your worst enemy. Depends on the day, I guess.

The masterminds behind this, SUDA51 and SWERY, are teaming up for the first time here. If you’ve played games like No More Heroes or Deadly Premonition, you’ll know these guys don’t hold back on the weird. Expect a surreal, gory ride.

Okay, wrapping it up—do I have to say more? Check out the game; you won’t regret the wild ride. Or maybe you will. I don’t know, but it’s gonna be memorable, that’s for sure.