Idol Hands
- March 23, 2022
- sloth gamer
- 8h median play time
"Idol Hands" is a single-player erotic simulation game with a phenomenal story that takes about 8 hours to beat. You play as Uesugi Wakari, a former idol group member who was kicked out after a masturbation video leak. Your goal is to rebuild her dream and turn her into a superstar despite the challenges and setbacks. This hectic journey will test your management and personal decisions as you try to restore Wakari's reputation and make her a star once again.
PC
Reviews
- The game features a charming story with engaging character interactions and a variety of paths to explore, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative depth.
- The art style is well-received, with many players praising the quality of the illustrations and the voice acting, which adds to the overall experience.
- The gameplay allows for significant player agency, enabling players to manage their idol's career in various entertainment fields, including music and adult content, which adds replayability.
- Many players have criticized the mini-games for being poorly designed and frustrating, with some opting to skip them entirely after leveling up their character's skills.
- The translation quality has been noted as lacking, with some dialogue being awkward or unclear, which detracts from the overall immersion in the story.
- There are reports of technical issues, including crashes and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for some users.
- story38 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and unexpected twists, particularly in the context of a visual novel. While some critiques mention a lack of originality and occasional bugs, the narrative's ability to captivate players and overshadow the adult content is frequently highlighted. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, making the game enjoyable even for those who typically do not favor visual novels.
“The story is very clear and the twist at the end is unpredictable.”
“I bought this to fap, but then I got so invested in the story that I played for 4+ hours and finished the game and completely forgot to fap.”
“This game is actually 9/10 not just for the beautiful art but man, the story!”
“Don't buy this game; it's broken. I replayed the story 4 times and still caught a bug in Scorpio Quest 15. It's trash.”
“The story is not very original, nor does it have any unexpected plot twists, but no one buys this for the plot.”
“The story is sometimes stiff, so there's hardly a sense of substituting the leading character.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a *waifu* management system where players balance the protagonist's mood while guiding her career choices, such as becoming an idol or entering the JAV industry. While the core mechanics are straightforward and the gameplay loop is addictive, some players find the sexual content lacking compared to the overall fun and engaging story. The game features a visual novel style with multiple choices leading to different endings, making it enjoyable despite its generic elements.
“The gameplay consists of a single waifu management game, where you have to balance her mood and either help her with the dream of becoming an idol, do acting, TV, or put her in a different direction.”
“I have no issues with the core gameplay, that is, upgrading your idol via purchases, jobs, and classes.”
“Very enjoyable gameplay loop.”
“The gameplay consists of a single waifu management game, where you have to balance her mood and either help her with the dream of becoming an idol, do acting, TV, or put her in a different direction towards the JAV industry.”
“The normal gameplay is pretty generic for this style of game, but the sex is really lacking.”
“Next about gameplay, controlling three data bars is easy, but days are passing really fast.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its quality and variety, particularly enjoying the fully voiced Chinese tracks. While some found certain songs repetitive, the overall soundtrack is considered solid and a pleasant surprise, enhancing the game's experience significantly. Additionally, the integration of music into gameplay elements, such as minigames, adds an engaging layer to the overall audio experience.
“Great h scenes, great audio both vocals and music; I kinda like the Chinese over the normal Japanese or English you normally hear from the character. The soundtracks are amazing too.”
“Music is still pretty solid and there are plenty more songs than I initially saw.”
“The sleep animation is too long and the song is drilled into my brain forever.”
“What makes things complicated was the minigame (feels like a music game without a mute option).”
“To be honest, I didn't expect that it would turn out to be good in terms of the story, especially the music, which was totally surprising, because I think this is just another meh h-game that looks like the others.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the art style as good and the scenes being well-drawn. While some find the artwork decent, opinions vary on its overall impact, with a few noting it as nice but not exceptional. Overall, the graphics complement the storyline effectively, contributing to a positive visual experience.
“Art style is really good, all the scenes are well drawn, and the story is actually good.”
“Well written and good graphics.”
“Artwork looks good anyway.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style feels generic and fails to create a unique visual identity.”
“While the artwork is acceptable, it doesn't elevate the overall experience of the game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players finding it deeply unsettling due to themes of non-consensual interactions, while others appreciate the artistic quality despite feeling disconnected from the story. Overall, the narrative struggles to engage players on an emotional level, often relying on clichéd tropes that detract from genuine investment in the characters.
“10/10 wholesome content”
“The art is good, but the story is incredibly boring.”
“I felt no emotional connection to the characters.”
“The game tried to be emotional, but it fell flat.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, but they appreciate the beautiful art and engaging scenes that make the experience worthwhile. Despite the grind, many feel motivated to replay the game to unlock additional content, indicating that the overall enjoyment outweighs the repetitive elements.
“This was kind of grindy at points, but the art is wonderful and it wasn't too bad at spots, and some of the buildup is wonderful and you get to choose what happens.”
“8/10 great game, good price, too grindy at parts, but excellent scenes that make it worth it.”
“Even after completing the game, I wanted to see the rest of the CG scenes, and it didn't feel tedious playing the game over again.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users generally feel that the game's replayability is low, with some expressing that they do not foresee returning to it after achieving 100% completion.
“The game offers a wealth of choices and different paths, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and various character builds, I find myself drawn back to explore all the possibilities.”
“The dynamic world and evolving storylines ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“As for replayability, I can't see myself going back to this game in the future after completing it 100%.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the integration of ads for the developer's other games, viewing it as a clever way to promote additional content without being overly intrusive.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I was disappointed by the constant push for in-game purchases, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the game is designed more for profit than for player enjoyment, with too many ads and paywalls.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing random glitches, such as characters unexpectedly appearing in locations where they shouldn't be, which detracts from the overall stability of the game.
“Random glitches where a character you spoke to earlier will just be standing in your house.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Overall Idol Hands" is highlighted by its charming and funny dialogue, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the time management gameplay. Players appreciate how the humor complements the game's engaging mechanics and appealing visuals.
“Overall, Idol Hands is a very solid time management game with its charming and funny dialogue, great gameplay, and excellent CG art.”
