Helios Hotel: The Night Shift is an indie first-person horror game developed by Rose Lane Games, inspired by classic horror and slasher films like "The Shining" and "Friday the 13th." The game is divided into four chapters, with the first two available since February 2025, while the remaining two are expected later this year.
In the game, you take on the role of Rose, a night receptionist at the Helios Hotel, where seemingly ordinary duties quickly turn into a series of unusual and frightening events. The game combines elements of exploration and decision-making that affect the course of the story and the game's ending.
Visually, the game uses simple graphic elements with a dynamic lighting system that contributes to the atmosphere. During our playthrough, we noticed some technical shortcomings (stuttering and slower performance in certain parts).
Despite the technical shortcomings, Helios Hotel has a certain charm thanks to humorous dialogues and quirky characters, reminiscent of B-movies in the horror genre. However, the current availability of only the first two chapters may leave players with a sense of incompleteness.
In conclusion, Helios Hotel: The Night Shift offers an intriguing horror experience with potential, but currently suffers from technical issues and incomplete content. Despite the extremely low price of 2.99 euros, we recommend waiting for the release of the remaining chapters and potential performance improvements before deciding on this horror adventure.
A copy of the game for review purposes was provided by the development studio Rose Lane Games
