Hot Springs Story 2

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Hot Springs Story 2 is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on December 18, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hot Springs Story 2" is a hotel simulation game where players design and manage their own world-famous hot springs resort. The sequel introduces new bath types, facilities, and decorative options, as well as the ability to invest in local tourist attractions. Create a customized resort, cater to guest preferences, and manage staff to ensure a successful business while providing a relaxing experience for visitors.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and charming visuals that are true to Kairosoft's style.
There are a lot of customization options for the resort layout, allowing for a personalized experience.
It's a relaxing game that can provide hours of enjoyment, making it perfect for casual play.

The game requires constant user interaction due to frequent pop-ups, making it difficult to leave running in the background.
Guest pathing is poorly optimized, leading to inefficient movement and wasted time for customers.
The controls can be frustrating, with issues like poor mouse input and misclicks that disrupt gameplay.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The story in the game is seen as a mix of potential and frustration, with players struggling to meet customer satisfaction in missions, which can feel overly challenging and unclear. While it draws comparisons to the first "Hot Springs Story," many feel it lacks a more personalized narrative, relying instead on typical Kairosoft events. Despite these criticisms, the game is engaging enough that players find it hard to put down, indicating a strong overall appeal.
- “I found my vibe with Hot Springs Story 2, and it is one of the very few games where I have to kind of force myself to stop playing it and do other things.”
- “It has the potential to be the best Kairosoft game if they were willing to put a bit more personalized storyline rather than generic typical Kairosoft events.”
- “It's like the first Hot Springs Story, but more.”
- “Very hard to satisfy customers from 'Aim for Satisfaction' missions; almost impossible for most of them. They often go to like 2 entertainment spots or food restaurants and then get straight to their room, displaying a message 'I'm broke.' But what can I do about it? Is it my fault? I can't really understand that.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while it runs smoothly on PC, users have noted issues with guest pathing and misclicks, indicating that further improvements are needed in these areas.
- “Runs smoothly on PC.”
- “I wish guest pathing could be optimized.”
- “Not well-optimized; it's easy to misclick on a customer when you want to click a facility.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that the game features a slower pace and requires more grinding than previous titles from the developer, with some describing it as "extremely grindy" even by Kairosoft's standards.
- “My only major complaint is that this game seems to be a bit slower paced and requires more grinding compared to some of their other titles.”
- “Extremely grindy, even for a Kairosoft game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their charming and true-to-style Kairosoft aesthetic, featuring pretty visuals that are easy to understand. The overall presentation is complemented by a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the engaging gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are very pretty and true to Kairosoft style.”
- “The visuals are charming and easy to understand.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features intuitive basic mechanics that are accessible for beginners, while offering depth and complexity that require time to fully master.
- “It has really nice basic mechanics that are easy to grasp, but take a bit longer to master.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its chill vibe, complementing the charming visuals and enhancing the overall experience of the game, which offers plenty of engaging activities.
- “The music is so chill, the visuals are charming and easy to understand, and there is a lot to do.”