Haunted Hotel: Death Sentence

About

Haunted Hotel: Death Sentence is a point-and-click adventure puzzle game where you investigate a string of murders linked to a deserted hotel. You play as a friend of James, a fellow mystery solver who sent a cryptic note claiming he’s dead. Your task is to explore the abandoned Holy Mountain Hotel, uncover hidden objects, and piece together clues to find the killer. The gameplay mixes inventory-based puzzles with timed challenges, requiring careful observation to progress through the story. Developed by Elephant Games and published by Big Fish, the game leans into spooky atmospherics and a straightforward narrative. Players appreciate the classic mystery structure and accessible puzzle design, though some note the story lacks deeper twists. Available since 2015 on PC, Mac, and iOS, it’s a single-player experience that prioritizes quick-solving over complexity. The hotel’s eerie setting and the urgency of rescuing James keep the tension steady, even if the puzzles occasionally feel repetitive.

Storyline

Together you and your friend James have solved all kinds of supernatural mysteries together, but this case may be his last. Late one evening, you receive a letter written in James’s own handwriting, claiming that he has died and that the Holy Mountain Hotel holds the answers. Racing off to the hotel, you discover it’s completely abandoned. But is it really? You’ll have to dig deep to uncover the murderer responsible for taking justice into his own hands! Can you save James and escape with your lives, or will The Holy Mountain Hotel become your early grave?