Hotel Galactic

Hotel Galactic is truly galactic to the eyes, but once you get your hands on it, you are thrown right back down to earth. It's hard not to be disappointed, given the promise it displayed, but it fell short at the finish line.

Hotel Galactic is a game with heaps of heart and a few kinks still to smooth out. Its gorgeous storybook visuals and lovingly hand-crafted animations give it an appeal that’s hard to ignore. The concept is clever, and when it clicks, it really clicks—you’ll find yourself juggling guest requests, expanding your hotel, and tinkering with tiny contraptions in a kind of joyful flow. But it’s not without its frustrations. The bugs, having to reload, and some muddiness in the tutorial can throw you off your groove, especially in the early hours. It’s a game that needs a bit of patience and willingness to poke around until things make sense.