Hot Springs Story

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Hot Springs Story is a single player casual role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on March 27, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hot Springs Story" is a simulation game where you build and manage your own Japanese resort, positioning facilities and designing gardens to satisfy guests and attract VIPs. Craft the perfect hot spring experience by managing rooms, restaurants, and baths to become the top resort. This game offers a unique and engaging experience for players who enjoy management simulations.

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Audience ScoreBased on 455 reviews

story24 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
Building and managing the hot springs is fun and offers a satisfying level of customization.
The game is addictive and provides a good amount of replay value, making it enjoyable for long periods.

The game becomes repetitive and lacks content in the later stages, leading to boredom after a few years of gameplay.
Players are frustrated by the inability to move or rotate facilities, which limits customization options.
The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content and gameplay duration it offers.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a strong affinity for the developer's games, particularly praising their addictive nature and engaging mechanics, often comparing them to the popular "Game Dev Story." While many players find the newer titles to be enjoyable and a worthy follow-up, there is a consistent sentiment that they do not quite reach the same level of engagement or simplicity as "Game Dev Story." Overall, the narrative aspect is appreciated for its depth and ambition, though some players feel it lacks the "it" factor that made the original so compelling.
- “My word, these story games are without a doubt the best things you can buy on Android.”
- “Yet another amazing Kairosoft title with even more depth than Game Dev Story despite the obscure-looking premise.”
- “This was a much more ambitious effort than Game Dev Story.”
- “This game is good but pretty lukewarm when compared with game dev story.”
- “Much like game dev story, this game is a simple micromanagement simulator.”
- “Not a bad game but, game dev story is better.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and unique, with a nostalgic 1980s aesthetic that appeals to many players. While some users appreciate the charming visuals and find them engaging, others note that the graphics could be improved, suggesting a mix of opinions on their quality. Overall, the art style contributes positively to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment.
- “The visuals are very cute and gameplay is simple yet very addicting and entertaining.”
- “The graphics are cute and the depth of the game is just right for a phone.”
- “Love the graphics; it's very addicting.”
- “Graphics are mediocre (think 1980s) but the game is pretty engaging.”
- “It has a slick new graphics engine; unfortunately, as a game, it misses the mark.”
- “Please improve graphics.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the sound and soundtrack. However, there are significant issues with music playback, including frequent crashes and interruptions, particularly after events or when transitioning between screens. Many users have reported these bugs, indicating a need for fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “I enjoyed the in-game sound and music.”
- “Great game, but sometimes the music stops playing.”
- “No music, no sound effects, nothing.”
- “Music stops playing and crashes frequently on both the Samsung 10.1 tablet and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.”
- “Only thing that bothers me is a bug that stops the music playing after version events.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally enjoyable with well-explained mechanics and cute designs, making the early game fun and addictive. However, players note a slow pace and vague instructions, leading to frustration, and express a desire for more items, buildings, and challenging elements to enhance the experience. Overall, while it surpasses similar games in mechanics, the pacing and depth could be improved.
- “The early game was very good, the mechanics are well explained, and building the hot springs was very fun.”
- “The designs are super cute and unique, which makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “Addictive but needs more items/buildings to buy and more challenging gameplay would also be nice.”
- “Instructions are vague; gameplay is so-so.”
- “The gameplay is way too slow in pace, and I hate that to get through the first game you literally have to have the game open for hours.”
- “Slow-paced game; nevertheless, it is very fun to play once you get the hang of the game mechanics.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, Kairosoft's games are praised for their high replayability, with many users finding them fun and engaging enough to revisit multiple times. However, some titles are noted to lack sufficient content, leading to diminished replay value after completion.
- “Most of Kairosoft's games are great and well worth every penny for replay value alone.”
- “As with their other games, highly replayable, fun, and cute.”
- “Takes Game Dev Story and makes an even better, more replayable game out of it!”
- “There's not enough to do, so there's no replay value after finishing it.”
- “Decent replayability.”
- “Has replay value!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game's monetization strategy involves using updates as a means to promote new titles, which some find intrusive and detracting from the overall experience.
- “Using updates as advertising for new games!”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, particularly on Samsung Galaxy S devices, where users report smooth performance without significant issues.
- “Runs great on Samsung Galaxy S.”