Overview
'one night, hot springs' is a touching visual novel developed and published by npckc. Players step into the shoes of Haru, a young transgender woman, as she accepts an invitation from her friend Manami to spend a night at a traditional Japanese hot spring.
The game offers a short, intimate experience, focusing on Haru's desire to simply enjoy the relaxing atmosphere without causing any trouble, while subtly touching upon the unique challenges a transgender woman might face in Japan.
Highlights
- This visual novel features a female protagonist and is developed with an LGBTQ+ theme.
- The game offers a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style of gameplay with multiple endings, where player choices significantly impact the narrative.
- Released on August 30, 2018, 'one night, hot springs' is available for free on Steam and supports a wide range of languages.
Who It's For
This game is ideal for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, particularly visual novels with a focus on character development and relatable themes. It's suited for those interested in LGBTQ+ stories, slice-of-life narratives, and games that explore personal journeys with a gentle touch.
The 'Choose Your Own Adventure' aspect will also appeal to players who like to see their decisions shape the outcome.
Game Info
'one night, hot springs' is a 2D visual novel that can be completed in approximately 30 minutes. It features seven distinct endings, encouraging replayability.
The game is free-to-play and includes Steam Achievements. While suitable for all ages, it sensitively addresses themes relevant to the transgender experience in Japan.
The developers, npckc, have also created the 'A YEAR OF SPRINGS' trilogy, which continues the story.
