Publisher	WhaleaApp Ltd
Platforms	Android 4.1 and up
Price	Free
Size	Varies with device
Latest Version	1.0.2

WhaleApp is known for its exciting casual games. Hidden Hotel: Miami Mystery, Hidden Resort: Adventure Bay, and Hotel Resort: Bay Story are just a few of their popular games. Interestingly, Hotel Blast is one of the newest additions to their ever-growing list of casual games. Much like the aforementioned games, Hotel Blast offers the same exciting features. The game will take you to a colorful match 2 puzzles that are accompanied by story-based tasks. Your main goal in this game is to restore the old hotel back to its former glory and also to unveil the mystery behind the disappearance of its previous owner. If you are up for an exciting challenge, feel free to explore Hotel Blast and see what else this game has to offer.

The Gameplay

Those who have experienced playing popular casual games like Playrix’ Gardenscapes or Homescapes will find lots of notable similarities with Hotel Blast. It captures the same exciting elements while incorporating some new features that make this game even more engaging and unique on its own. The mechanics are generally simple and easily manageable. You are lucky enough to inherit an almost-forgotten hotel. Your grandfather, the previous owner of the hotel, mysteriously disappeared. Now, after several years, you were asked to restore the old hotel back to its former glory while trying to discover the mystery behind the grandpa’s disappearance.

Much like the other casual games offered by Whaleapp, the game prompts you to run-down hotel. The goal is to restore the place either by repairing the damages or by replacing the items with new ones. Each task requires keys which you can earn by beating the puzzles. So generally, the game will take you to two major phases; the decorating and puzzles. Take note that Hotel Blast is a game that you cannot finish in one sitting as it requires a lot of time and commitment to achieve your main goal. Aside from the colorful yet surprisingly challenging puzzles, the game is accompanied by a wonderfully-crafted story which makes Hotel Blast absolutely worth-playing.

Colorful Match 2 Puzzles

The only way to advance in this game is to beat the puzzles. It is the only way to earn keys which you can use to complete tasks. To access the puzzle, simply tap the Play icon on the lower-right corner of the game screen. Each puzzle comes with different goals. Some levels will require you to collect a certain number of items while others will ask you to destroy a certain number of tiles. Regardless of the task, what really matters is that you must reach your target goal within the given number of moves. Running out of move will end your game and you can either go back to start or pay a certain amount of gold coins (virtual currency) to earn an additional five moves.

Hotel Blast is a tile-matching game but unlike games like Candy Crush Saga, this game features a Match 2 puzzle. To clear off tiles from the grid, you just have to tap two or more tiles of the same color that are located adjacent to each other. If five or more tiles are connected to each other, they can form various powerups depending on their amount. Rockets, for instance, are formed when five identical tiles are connected adjacently. These powerups can eliminate an entire row or column in a single tap. Bombs, on the other hand, destruct all nearby tiles while Propellers can eliminate all tiles of the same color. You can also combine two adjacent powerups for bigger damage.

Restore and Decorate the Hotel

If there is one thing you will surely appreciate in this kind of game, it is definitely your progress. Your main objective is to restore the hotel back to its former glory and that is exactly what you are about to experience in this game. Just be mindful that you must follow the given task and they should all be taken in a sequential manner. Meaning, you cannot skip a task. You cannot proceed to the next room unless you managed to complete all the previous tasks. Each day in Hotel Blast comes with multiple tasks and once you completed them all, the game grants you a reward which could be in forms of gold coins, boosters, and powerups.

The rate of difficulty also drastically increases as you progress. The tasks will become more demanding as you continue. Some tasks will ask you to beat three or more levels to complete them. The puzzles are also noticeably becoming more challenging. Since the game is not being timed, players are strongly encouraged to visualize each puzzle carefully before making any move and also to maximize their chances of winning. As you play this game, you will also encounter various characters like Emily (chambermaid), Oliver (chef) and other pivotal characters like Donna Gray and Kenny Moore. All of them are part of the story which becomes more exciting as you progress.

The Verdict

Hotel Blast is indeed a great game. The concept, however, is no longer original as it becomes a common formula to most casual games today. Nevertheless, the game managed to capture all the exciting elements that we all loved and enjoyed. Appearance-wise, Hotel Blast is truly a visual delight. Much like most games published by Whaleapp, this game will treat you with colorful and visually stunning graphics. It is also matched with well-fitting music which makes the game even more engaging. You can also connect the game with your Facebook account to save all the data and allows you to access the game even on a different device. Just make sure that you have a stable Internet connection as the game will ask you to constantly update your version. Currently, Hotel Blast is available for both Android and iOS devices and you can download this amazing casual game absolutely for free.