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Black Lotus Motel

Can you and a friend escape from a deserted roadside motel before it gets swallowed up by the toxic tide?

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Developer
A3
Publisher
The Puzzle Bros
Release
April 20, 2022
4 years and 105 days ago
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Positive20 reviews95.0%

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About the Game

  • 2-Player Online Co-op: Create a room and play online with a friend.

  • First-Person Controller: Move, jump, crouch, sprint, and upgrade your movement.

  • Bottle Shooting Mechanic: Drink and throw Macabra bottles, but don’t overdo it.

  • 16 Co-op Challenges: Solve cooperative puzzles to progress through the game.

  • Timed Run: Beat the game before time runs out, or speedrun it in 25 minutes.

  • Toxic Tide: Survive a 72-hour cycle as the tide rises at dawn and falls at dusk.

  • Passwords: Hunt for passwords and unlock 3 keys to access new motel areas.

  • Achievements: Unlock 20 achievements and chase the World Record.

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