Loser Named Hana

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Loser Named Hana is a single player casual simulation game with drama, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Repurpose Studios and was released on October 31, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Loser Named Hana is a friendship-building visual novel. You respond to an ad advertising $100 a week to be the lonely college student, Hana, friend.

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Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Endearing and relatable protagonist Hana with charming and cute art style that creates a strong emotional connection with players.
Inclusive character customization options covering various gender identities and pronouns, allowing players to identify with their character.
Story is heartfelt, wholesome, and impactful, handling serious themes such as loneliness, self-esteem issues, and friendship with sensitivity.

Limited and inconsistent voice acting, with most of Hana's lines unvoiced after the intro and some NPCs voiced sporadically, reducing immersion.
The game is quite short and feels rushed in parts, particularly in late scenes where serious plot developments occur abruptly.
Controversial and polarizing design choice in gender selection where choosing a certain 'anti-woke' option causes the game to insult the player and shut down, negatively affecting player reception.

story
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The story is generally described as short, heartfelt, and sweet, focusing on friendship and the impact one person can have on another. While many players found Hana's character charming and the narrative touching, some criticized its pacing, lack of character development, and occasional awkward moments. Overall, it’s praised for emotional depth despite its brevity, though some desired a longer, more gradually developed story.
- “I expected dorky puppy girl nonsense, but I got a heartfelt story about the importance of friends and how much of an impact one person can make on another's life.”
- “The backstory is well thought out too so the player gets a better understanding for why Hana is the way she is, and I think that is just so cool!”
- “I found the writing for Hana's character charming and sweet, and quickly grew to love and care for Hana as a friend, especially watching her character grow throughout the story.”
- “It's really a short and sweet story, which felt too brief.”
- “As much as I praise the game's handling of topics, they came in way too quick for such a short story.”
- “For the beach scene, Hana's backstory is basically told to us instead of shown; I feel the pacing would be better if the game built up these moments gradually so the backstory hit harder.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a heartfelt and wholesome emotional experience, emphasizing the importance of friendship and personal impact. While some found pacing uneven and certain character developments odd, the story resonates deeply, with touching moments and genuine humor enhancing its emotional impact. Overall, it pleasantly surprised players with its sincerity and warmth.
- “I expected dorky puppy girl nonsense, but I got a heartfelt story about the importance of friends and how much of an impact one person can make on another's life.”
- “I can't even describe how much this game affected me and my mind. The backstory is heartbreaking and short; I love it. Hana is such a tragic character.”
- “There's a few criticisms I can give ("show don't tell" writing, intermittent voice acting, etc.), but overall it's heartfelt and for a story like this that's what counts.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing cartoonish art style, clean artwork, and well-designed characters that complement the story effectively. Users appreciate the seamless integration of different visual elements and the evident care put into the visuals, making them both cute and cool.
- “I think the visuals are stunning; the artwork is really clean and the designs of the characters are done really well.”
- “Also, the cartoonish art style used for all the characters is appealing to me.”
- “The art style and the voice acting are very nice.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay includes all the usual functions but is marred by some oddities, such as overlapping text boxes and questionable design choices like gender selection being part of gameplay rather than settings. While the game shows potential and features an adorable protagonist, several issues with gameplay and story hinder overall satisfaction.
- “In terms of gameplay, all of the usual functions are present.”
- “Lotta potential and gameplay to be had; I was kinda surprised it ended where it ended.”
- “But it does have a little bit of oddities like the text boxes appearing two or three at once while on the app, but it should not affect gameplay as much.”
- “There are too many issues with its gameplay and story for me to be appeased by its adorable-looking protagonist.”
- “But it does have a little bit of oddities like the text while we are supposed to be on the app appear two or three text box at once but it should not affect gameplay as much.”
- “Steam didn't record my 2 hours of gameplay so imagine that here.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some finding it forgettable except for a notably sad music box theme, while others describe it as catchy and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack complements the experience, especially when paired with voice acting, which fans would like to see expanded.
- “I liked the art, scenarios, music, the dub; honestly, I'll pay without hesitation for a version with more voice acting.”
- “The music is also pretty catchy, and for the voice acting that was available, it was pretty funny but enjoyable.”
- “The music is forgettable.”
- “The exception is the overly-sad music box-like theme that plays during Hana's infodumping about her tragic backstory.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor received mixed responses, with some appreciating the genuinely funny, wholesome, and well-written comedic elements, while others felt certain jokes or nicknames, especially related to autism, were insensitive or downplaying serious issues. Overall, the humor is enjoyable for many but may not resonate with all audiences.
- “Well made funny visual novel.”
- “The music is also pretty catchy, and for the voice acting that was available, it was pretty funny but enjoyable.”
- “Very interactive and wholesome with genuinely funny writing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences some stability issues, including glitches and buggy controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- “There were also two glitches that I ran into.”
- “The only downsides for the game right now are that the voice acting is limited, controls are buggy, and that it wasn't longer.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization approach is criticized for featuring misleading ads that fail to deliver a proper gaming experience, with users encountering errors before even starting the game. This creates frustration and undermines the perceived value of the content.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is limited, featuring a well-defined individual who remains largely unchanged throughout the story. Despite this, the narrative is sweet and well-constructed, supported by skillful illustration.
replayability
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Users feel the game offers some replayability through alternative routes, but not all are motivated to explore them fully, leading to a mixed sense of replay value.