Hot Springs Story User Reviews

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Very Addicting

I didn't expect much at first, but the game turned out very entertaining and I became hooked.
Creating a hot springs resort and watching how the different characters react is very fun.
This game is definitely a must own.

Unbelievable!

This game is worth way more than I paid! It's great! Amazing!

Best Onsen App there is!

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…This was available before in Japanese only so I debated a long time whether to create a japanese account to buy the app but now that it's come out in English, I am sooo super happy and ecstatic. There are no other onsen (hot springs) games available that I searched at all~! Even in Japanese~ So this is by far the best and only one out there that really makes you feel like the hostess of many 'ryokan' residents who are tired from work/life and want a vacation at your inn!
ใ€€ใ€€ใ€€ใ€€Don't be fooled by the simple, cutesy graphics too, the game is far more complex than I expected and it may make you want to restart the game from the beginning on a fresh new data file in order to make your onsen the best and efficient it can possibly be. There is no 'put into inventory' function if you want to remove something placed in your inn. You basically must destroy something first in order to refurbish the place. Which is somewhat realistic but at the same time, a loss of money. For those who enjoy these simulation strategy managing games, it is a challenge that is fun and exciting and tickles your mathmatical brain.
ใ€€ใ€€ใ€€ใ€€And if you've never been to a japanese hot springs in real life, I highly recommend it!! ใ€€d(๏พŸโˆ€๏พŸd)ใ€€๏ผœtwo thumbs up!๏ผž ใ™ใ”ใๆฅฝใ—ใ„ใ‚๏ฝž๏ผ
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A Must Have

Incredable game if this was selling for $10 it would still be worth buying. This game like Game Dev Story has a Huge amount or replay value, its addictive, smart, and lots of fun. If you are going to buy 1 game this week, make it this one.
Mitch T

Super addicted

Hi kairosoft! I'm a big fan and this is addicting! Played 8 hours straight

KairoSoft co.

KairoSoft, You guys are just Amazing keep it up with the Awesome, Retro, time blowing games of the year.

Incredible!

This game is extremely good. Similar to GDS but yet it is addicting in many more games. If you like games that the company releases stuff lots. This is not for you. But if you would rather have games that actually have a awesome retro look and have a great design unlike other crappy games then this game is so for you.

Keep up the good work KairoSoft!
I'm a big fan of you and keep the great games coming. Well priced too!
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Amazing

Kairosoft do it again, Will be playing this for weeks

Another success!

This game takes a "designer" approach rather than a pure "manager" approach like Game Dev Story, and once time starts to roll on (some options don't open up until a year has passed), the game really develops into an addictive sim game. Fans of old games like "Theme Park" will find something very familiar here and enjoy it, but I can't deny that GDS scratched a certain gamer itch in me that this one doesn't.

The controls can be quite fiddly. The addition of a selectable d-pad helps you choose units, but you really need the option to rotate around in any isometric game, Also, the help and tutorials are a little lacking. Some menus and options don't make a lot of sense until you try them out for yourself.

If you're into Japanese culture and sim games I completely recommend this, and it's really nice to see a sim game on iPhone that isn't full of expensive in-app purchases. Good simple fun.
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Amazing Game

I usually don't write a review but I had to for this.... I absolutely love this game. The graphics are fun and the gameplay is enticing. Definitely worth 4 bucks.

I wish there were more games like this in the app store

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