one night, hot springs

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one night, hot springs is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by npckc and was released on August 30, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

a young transgender woman goes to the hot springs.

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story177 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game provides a heartfelt and relatable portrayal of the struggles faced by transgender individuals, particularly in a Japanese context.
The art style is cute and charming, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
It offers multiple endings that encourage players to explore different choices, making it replayable and engaging.

The game is very short, taking only about 30-60 minutes to complete all endings, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some players may find the dialogue and situations a bit simplistic or lacking in depth.
The music can become repetitive over time, which might detract from the overall experience for some players.

story
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The story of "One Night, Hot Springs" is a heartfelt and relatable exploration of the experiences of a transgender woman, Haru, as she navigates societal challenges during a birthday trip with friends. Through its choice-based gameplay, the narrative effectively addresses themes of identity, acceptance, and the everyday struggles faced by trans individuals, all while maintaining a warm and uplifting tone. The game's charming art style and emotional depth resonate with players, making it a significant representation of trans experiences in a light yet impactful manner.
- “For cis players, it's a beautifully real story that helps them to understand the fear and difficulty in the small choices we're faced with in everyday life.”
- “The story is incredibly well written and feels very real while also maintaining an overall positive story.”
- “This is a beautiful story about a transgender woman in Japan navigating the societal and relational struggles centered around gender identity.”
- “The dialogue is tiresome and stiff, the story is shallow and the characters are not likable at all.”
- “I'm not offended by the subject matter (it's a story of a trans person being afraid to go to a public bath), but it's just so preachy and pointless that it comes across as a total waste of time.”
- “Just another cookie-cutter story riding the political and social wave to gain notoriety.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "One Night, Hot Springs" is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling and relatable themes, particularly regarding the struggles of transgender individuals. Players report feeling deeply moved, with many expressing that the game brought them to tears through its touching narrative and character interactions. The game effectively combines warmth and empathy, creating a safe space for players to explore identity and acceptance, making it a significant and uplifting experience for those within the LGBTQ+ community.
- “This game really does a good job of touching on the struggle and hardship that can exist trying to exist in this world when you're different in this way.”
- “Through simple, choice-based gameplay, you explore themes of identity, anxiety, and friendship in a quiet, heartfelt story.”
- “This game made me feel so seen back when I didn't know I wasn't cis 2/3 years ago :]] <33”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and simplistic art style, which evokes a charming, nostalgic feel reminiscent of children's picture books. The soft pastel visuals, combined with a calming soundtrack, create a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience. Overall, players appreciate the cute and expressive graphics, which effectively complement the game's heartfelt narrative and themes of representation.
- “The art style is adorable and the music matches the mood well; you can tell how much love was put into making this game!”
- “With soft pastel visuals and a calming soundtrack, the game creates a warm, reflective atmosphere.”
- “The art style is simple yet expressive, complementing the emotional depth of the narrative.”
- “The graphics are cute but monotonous.”
- “The graphics are simple, though not fantastic.”
- “Though the art style has its charm, it really didn't capture my attention as something fantastic and the story tended to drag on with Haru repetitively moping about how nobody will get him.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as calming, cute, and fitting for its warm atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the soothing soundtrack and its ability to complement the visuals, some note that the music can become repetitive and simplistic over time. Overall, the combination of charming art and pleasant music contributes positively to the game's emotional storytelling.
- “With soft pastel visuals and a calming soundtrack, the game creates a warm, reflective atmosphere.”
- “From its charming pixel art style to its serene soundtrack, every aspect of the game exudes a sense of tranquility that immediately drew me in.”
- “The music is calming and sweet, the writing and written dialogue is powerful and moving, and the story overall is enriching and memorable.”
- “The looping of the music is very noticeable and can be a bit distracting.”
- “The only thing I found annoying was the soundtrack, that got very repetitive at some point.”
- “The art style is alright, but the music kind of grates on the ears after a while.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its multiple-choice mechanics that allow players to influence the story and outcomes, enhancing the personal and interactive experience typical of visual novels. While the game is short, with less than an hour to complete all endings, it offers replay value through various branching paths and emotional choices, though some players note that the gameplay is light and not particularly innovative. Overall, it combines a charming art style and music with straightforward mechanics, appealing primarily to those invested in the narrative.
- “One of the standout features is the multiple-choice gameplay, which allows players to shape the dialogue and outcomes, making the story feel personal and interactive.”
- “A beautiful piece of art, with a very clever gameplay system: the more you lie or keep things to yourself, the more tired you get.”
- “Occasionally, you will be presented with a choice, and that’s where the real gameplay comes in with multiple endings (seven in total, some good, some bad) depending on the choices you make, and seeing all story routes gives you a better appreciation of the characters and an opportunity to play out different scenarios from that person’s perspective.”
- “Less than an hour of gameplay to finish all endings, easy skip option which doesn't let you skip unread dialogue, cute art style and music.”
- “Very light on gameplay, even for a visual novel.”
- “The graphics are serviceable, the gameplay is nonexistent (it's a visual novel), and the writing isn't anything to gawk at.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by soft pastel visuals and a calming soundtrack that create a warm and reflective environment. Players appreciate the gentle art style and endearing characters, noting that the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to a cute and relaxing ambiance. The atmosphere is further enriched by subtle cultural nuances, making it both comforting and thought-provoking.
- “With soft pastel visuals and a calming soundtrack, the game creates a warm, reflective atmosphere.”
- “I enjoyed the soundtrack; it had a very sympathetic and tender feeling that added to the game's atmosphere.”
- “The artwork was adorable, the characters were endearing, the soundtrack set a really nice atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere: 3/5”
- “It doesn't interrupt the story to talk about some of those cultural norms of 'reading the atmosphere' (it is a faux pas to talk about anything that might be unpleasant or uncomfortable for anyone, even if ignoring the elephant in the room is even more uncomfortable and things never get resolved and just fester into worse problems due to never just talking things out), which would probably make someone who doesn't already have some grasp of the nuance of Japanese social customs miss some of the subtext.”
- “The visuals are simple but comforting, and the soft soundtrack completes the atmosphere.”
replayability
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The game offers high replayability due to its multiple endings, making it enjoyable to revisit despite its short length. Players appreciate the cute animation and engaging narrative, which enhance the overall experience, especially considering it is a free game.
- “It is a short game, but it has great replay value to unlock different endings. Keep in mind it is a free game, so I usually don't expect hours upon hours of gameplay from a free game.”
- “It's super cute, short and sweet, and very replayable for the different endings.”
- “Very cute animation, short but sweet, and easy to replay.”
- “It is a short game, even with the replay value to unlock different endings. Keep in mind it is a free game, so I usually don't expect hours upon hours of gameplay from a free game.”
- “Which makes the replay value smoother and less annoying.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with users noting it as surprisingly full-featured and largely bug-free. However, there are minor screen flash glitches on PC that may pose a concern for players with epilepsy.
- “Not only that, it's surprisingly full-featured and bug-free.”
- “There are small screen flash glitches on PC, so keep that in mind if you are epileptic.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I've experienced multiple freezes and lag spikes that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by a witty and engaging short story that effectively delivers comedic moments, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “The game is filled with hilarious short stories that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment entertaining.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios had me chuckling from start to finish.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as mediocre, though some moments, particularly in the dialogue and interactions between characters, evoke strong emotional responses. A specific scene featuring Haru and Manami captures a bittersweet sense of anticipation, highlighting the potential for deeper connections despite the overall lack of depth in character arcs.
- “My favorite part was the little quote in one of the endings: "honesty is like a gift." The buildup, dialogue, and character development made me feel a bittersweet sense of anticipation, and the nighttime setting with Haru and Manami sitting together and talking evokes that warm fuzz we're all familiar with, which I'd be lying if I said didn't stir my soul a little.”
- “Thus, the story made for character development mediocre at best.”
- “My favorite part was the little quote in one of the endings: [spoiler][i]"honesty is like a gift."[/i][/spoiler] The buildup, dialogue, and character development made me feel a bittersweet sense of anticipation, and the nighttime setting with [spoiler]Haru & Manami sitting together and talking[/spoiler] evokes that warm fuzz we're all familiar with, which I'd be lying if I said didn't stir my soul a little.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, with some suggesting it requires an excessive time investment, while others note that it can feel repetitive at times.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”

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one night, hot springs is a casual simulation game.

one night, hot springs is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing one night, hot springs.

one night, hot springs was released on August 30, 2018.

one night, hot springs was developed by npckc.

one night, hot springs has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

one night, hot springs is a single player game.

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