Hermit Home Designer

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Hermit Home Designer is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ryan Nein and was released on September 15, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Yamasen-Chan's Hermit Home Designer is a hikikomori themed visual novel and designing game. Yamasen-Chan is a hikikomori who lives in isolation and never leaves her home. she really wants her home to look great!

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a charming and cute freeware experience that offers fun home designing elements.
The story is engaging and relatable, particularly for those with social anxiety, blending humor with deeper themes.
Players can enjoy a relaxing experience with a variety of adorable furniture and decoration options, despite the limited gameplay.

Gameplay variety is limited, making it feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
Graphics and sound design are basic, which may not satisfy players looking for higher quality visuals and audio.
The game is quite short, taking only about 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, which blends dark humor with relatable themes of social anxiety and family life, serves as a central element, despite the simplistic room design mechanics. Players appreciate the narrative's ability to convey meaningful messages without disclaimers, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking, particularly for introverts. Overall, the story is seen as a charming and humorous backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience, even if it is brief and somewhat superficial.
- “The story itself is funny (especially if you like weeb humor) and hits a little too close to home at the same time.”
- “While it is mostly exaggerated and dark humor, you could also interpret a message or rather a warning in the story to not let yourself get consumed by social anxiety or risk eventually going off the rails and seriously hurting yourself.”
- “I appreciate that the story goes to lengths to illustrate its point, and doesn't have 'disclaimers'; it doesn't assume I'm unable to discern fact from fiction.”
- “While the designing lacks features (it's really just moving PNGs around), I did find myself wanting options to flip or resize. Consider that this is really just a cute little envelope of a story that will primarily be finished in under an hour.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as simple and basic, which may not meet the expectations of players seeking higher quality visuals. While some appreciate the straightforward design, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
- “Simple graphics and details might be considered basic for some players.”
- “However, it might have room for improvement in aspects like gameplay variety, graphics, duration, and sound design.”
- “What you see is what you get in terms of visuals.”
- “Graphics and details might be considered basic for some players.”
- “It might not be satisfying for players expecting higher quality graphics and details.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its limited variety, primarily focusing on home design and family interactions, which may lead to reduced replayability for players seeking more diverse experiences. While the cosmetic aspects of decorating are appreciated, the lack of deeper mechanics has left some users feeling unsatisfied.
- “The variety in gameplay might be insufficient for some players.”
- “However, it might have room for improvement in aspects like gameplay variety, graphics, duration, and sound design.”
- “The decorating is purely cosmetic; there are no real mechanics behind it, though the item descriptions do tell a story.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of relatable and quirky elements, particularly appealing to fans of "weeb" culture. Players find the story amusing and engaging, with a mix of sadness and hilarity, complemented by humorous item bios. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience, though some consider it more of a decorative than a substantive gameplay experience.
- “The story itself is funny (especially if you like weeb humor) and hits a little too close to home at the same time.”
- “It's fun and has funny bios for some items.”
- “Sad and hilarious at the same time.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered adequate but lacks uniqueness, with many users noting that it tends to be repetitive and uninspired.
- “As for the music, it's adequate though nothing special.”
- “The game's sound and music elements might be repetitive.”
- “Repetitive sound and music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the focus on home design and family interactions may limit the game's replayability, potentially leaving those seeking more diverse gameplay options unsatisfied.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is occasionally marred by disruptive or monotonous sounds, which can detract from the overall immersive experience.
- “There could be sounds that disrupt the game's atmosphere or become boring.”