Chris Buffa (Modojo): Even the world's most terrifying monsters deserve a vacation. That's the premise behind the upcoming animated film, Hotel Transylvania, a light-hearted comedy that finds Dracula running a five-star (more like five-stake) resort for mummies, werewolves and Frankenstein, among other creatures. Developer PlayFirst, of Diner Dash fame, used this premise as the foundation for its Hotel Dash spin-off, Hotel Transylvania Dash, a hotel management game for iPhone and iPad that tasks players with booking rooms and tending to guests' needs in a frantic race for tips and customer satisfaction. Although it does little we haven't seen before, the charming presentation and addictive gameplay make it an instant favorite.
STP: A movie tie-in game made by familiar developers that offers a lot of polished fun and great relevancy to the movie’s plot.
Chris Buffa (Modojo): Scaring humans is hard work. It's so physically and mentally taxing that even monsters need some rest and relaxation. If only there were a place for them to go, right? Turns out, there is. Dracula runs a swanky establishment called Hotel Transylvania, a five-star resort that caters to a creature's every need. That's the premise behind Hotel Transylvania Dash Deluxe, from PlayFirst, a time management game that challenges you to book guests and then make sure they're pleased with the experience. That said, this cheats and tips guide will help you run the joint, while collecting big tips along the way.
