Which game ! Who would have thought that the type of game "Renovator" and other "Builder" could land in the catalog of French Focus Entertainment, while it is usually PlayWay that reigns over this category. Yes, but Hotel Renovator is the top of the range renovation "simulation", technically far ahead of an aging House Flipper.
Two Horizons, in charge of development, was able to get his hands on a few titles before. We were able to test the demos of Camping Builder or even AirPort Renovator, both from the Polish studio which however did not mark the spirits. But Hotel Renovator stands out on one point: the quality of its realization, if not its originality in the gameplay.
Unreal Engine Power!
In Hotel Renovator, you take the reins of a dilapidated hotel and are responsible for renovating it and transforming it into an exceptional place to live. With a catalog of more than 2.000 pieces of furniture, coverings and objects available, you can design and decorate the rooms to your liking and create a unique experience for your customers.
The game offers a scripted story mode that allows you to discover the hidden side of this family hotel while meeting the needs of VIP customers. Hotel Renovator is not just a simple game where you have to decorate and renew wallpapers. A very easy to handle management component is present. You will have to manage room rates, cleanliness, and services according to the notes left by your guests. It's a plus on this type of game, even if the appeal here is elsewhere. What makes us chain the hours of games are the graphics.
The arrival in the hotel, even filthy, sets the tone. The Unreal Engine, used here, demonstrates the engine's capabilities and lighting quality during architectural renderings. The projection of the slightest light source marks the shadows and colors on each object. A glossy floor will display its most beautiful reflections on the ground. The photorealistic textures will deceive the eye on the slightest screenshot, narrowing the gap between virtual and real (See screenshots below)
Couple this with the ease of handling that makes it possible to place and move furniture, lamps and decor with disconcerting ease, and you get a game where you will spend hours experimenting and creating according to your own tastes. Valérie Damido better watch out.
Mods for an infinite decoration of your hotel
And if the catalog is not to your liking, know that Hotel Renovator will be open to mods, via the mod.io platform, in order to let the community take control of the furniture. From there to say that there will no longer be any limit to your creativity, there is only one step.
PC first, available PS5 and Xbox Series later
Currently only available on PC via Steam or Epic Games Store, for €24,99 (€20,18 on Gamesplanet with the promo code MAKEOVER), Hotel Renovator will launch later this year on the PS5 and Xbox Series platforms.