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86%35286% positive reviews, Very Positive across 352 reviews·Pixel Graphics · Gore
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A romantic getaway takes a turn for the worst for John and Sarah as their dream vacation at The Cecil Hotel turns into a nightmare. John wakes up in a dark cell, realizing Sarah is missing. Now, he must find and save her from the horrors that haunt the hotel before it’s too late.

"The Cecil" is a chilling and suspenseful experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join John and Sarah as they venture to the eerie and mysterious Cecil Hotel for a romantic getaway.
However, their dream vacation turns into a nightmare when they fall asleep, and John wakes up locked in a dark cell. As he struggles to find a way out, he realizes that Sarah is missing, and he must find her before it's too late.

First-Person Action: Take on the role of John and experience a spine chilling battle of terrifying pursuit through dark hallways from a first-person perspective.

Scary and Unusual Foes: Discover what lurks the halls of The Cecil hotel, and get up close and personal with creepy monsters and tall metal screamers, leaving you terrified around every corner.

Immersive Gameplay: Fight enemies in shooter-style battles, explore dangerous rooms, and utilize objects in the world to escape your fate as you make your way through the mind-bending halls of The Cecil.

Puzzles and Discoveries: Solve fast-paced puzzles and collect discoveries along the way to help you progress to new areas, as you uncover the details of how things came to be at this mysterious hotel.
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