No More Heroes and Deadly Premonition Creators Announce Hotel Barcelona Release Date
Suda51 and SWERY’s Hotel Barcelona Gets a Bloody Release Date
Good news for fans of surreal horror and off-the-wall action: Hotel Barcelona, the bizarre slasher roguelite from iconic creators SUDA51 (No More Heroes) and SWERY (The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories), has an official release date. The game is set to launch on September 26th for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The announcement came during the Xbox @ gamescom broadcast, where a brand new trailer gave fans a fresh look at the blood-soaked, sidescrolling adventure. The game puts you in the shoes of Justine, a federal marshal possessed by a primal monster, as you navigate a twisted hotel filled with America’s most dangerous serial killers.
Death is Just the Beginning
What exactly is a “slasher roguelite”? As the email content details, Hotel Barcelona is a game where death is not the end. It’s a key mechanic. In this re-invented take on the genre, dying allows you to summon “Slasher Phantoms,” which are essentially ghostly versions of your previous selves that mimic your actions and help you on subsequent runs. This innovative approach to the roguelite loop means that every failure is a step toward success. You can also trade your experiences for nearly 100 different weapons and game-changing upgrades. This unique combination of roguelite progression and side-scrolling action promises a memorable, if not completely deranged, experience.
A Soundtrack to Die For
The game’s soundtrack is also getting a standalone release, with both digital and physical editions planned. The music is a key part of the experience, featuring compositions by legendary artist Yuji “TECHNOuchi” Takenouchi, who has worked on music for titles like Dark Souls and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. This is a huge deal for fans of video game scores and is being handled by Kid Katana Records, who have also released acclaimed soundtracks for games like Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.
You can wishlist Hotel Barcelona now on Steam and prepare to check into the most dangerous luxury getaway of the year.