Onsen Master
- September 1, 2022
- Waking Oni Games
- 5h median play time
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Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Charming art style and cute characters that enhance the overall experience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay reminiscent of Overcooked, especially enjoyable in co-op mode.
- Interesting concept with potential for improvement, offering a unique twist on time management mechanics.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with NPC behavior and unresponsive controls, particularly without a controller.
- Frustrating navigation and gameplay mechanics that can lead to confusion and a lack of enjoyment.
- The tutorial is poorly designed and often bugged, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly in multiplayer settings, reminiscent of games like Overcooked. While some players find the keyboard controls for certain mechanics frustrating, the game is praised for its short, challenging rounds and the ability to adjust difficulty levels. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable action and strategic management, enhanced by a touching story and engaging dialogue.
“Gameplay is a lot of fun in Onsen Master, especially with others if you enjoy games such as Overcooked.”
“The rounds are short and sweet with just enough pressure (on normal mode at least) to make the gameplay challenging but enjoyable.”
“Fun action game where you manage a hot spring, helping customers get baths, cleaning up after them in round-based gameplay.”
“While this game looks super cute, the gameplay is horrible.”
“As far as the gameplay, it's a game of spinning plates.”
“If you are struggling with gameplay mechanics even after the tutorial or want to see more about how the game works before buying, I recommend briefly watching gameplay videos on YouTube (that's what I did before buying).”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and wholesome, highlighting themes of friendship and hard work, while others feel it lacks depth and has awkward emotional transitions. Many appreciate the engaging dialogue and additional lore provided through codex entries, which enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as cute and touching, complementing the fun and challenging gameplay.
“Also, we appreciated the wholesome story about friendship, helping others, and hard work.”
“Valuable life lessons in the story, engaging dialogue to cool off between levels that introduce challenging new mechanics, and a certain relaxing quality that you can use to unwind or to warm up your brain.”
“The story was very touching and sweet, and the gameplay was fun and challenging!”
“The story is okay, not fantastically written and jumps emotionally in odd ways.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and bright art style that many players find appealing, though some feel that various issues detract from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals are generally well-received, the overall execution leaves room for improvement.
“The graphics are bright and cute.”
“I tried this game and bought a key for this game at PAX West where I didn't have any issues with the gameplay or visuals.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some find the story to be touching and wholesome, focusing on themes of friendship and hard work, others criticize its uneven emotional pacing and writing quality. Overall, it evokes a range of feelings, from sweetness to challenge.
“Also, we appreciated the wholesome story about friendship, helping others, and hard work.”
“The story was very touching and sweet, and the gameplay was fun and challenging!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter significant bugs, others have not faced issues, particularly with tutorials.
“Very buggy.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being well paired with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“Did I mention the music was well paired too?”
