Hot Springs Story - From The Creators of Game Dev Story!

[NickH]

[b]Hot Springs story[/b]
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[release]Hot Springs Story puts you in charge of a new resort. Instead of trafficking in video games, you're selling access to steam baths and hot springs. The goal is to build out a spa, starting from a very meager four-room facility. But with a growing bank account and a decent customer base, you can expand your spa to include multiple bathing areas, sleeping rooms, and commerce/recreational spots. Maintaining the serene atmosphere is also important, so keep adding trees, rocks, and other decorations to your resort.

Yay for landscape mode!

Whereas Game Dev Story was all about watching trends and improving your employees, Hot Springs Story focuses on building and managing customer satisfaction. Response to your decisions is almost immediate. Launching a new game was a risk, because you didn't really know how things would truly turn out until the day the game went on sale – kind of like the real video game industry. Here, you'll find out immediately that placing a ping pong table and arcade machine next to a relaxing hot tub was a dumb idea.

Milestones in Hot Springs Story are measured by magazine stories. There are different rags that cover the spa scene, so your goal is to cater not only to customers, but to the editors of different magazines. A good write-up means more business. Fortunately, you can choose which magazine will cover your spa, which gives Hot Springs Story structure. Knowing the criteria for success in advance gives you both time and direction for building up the next iteration of your spa. [[url]http://www.ign.com[/url] for more info!][/release]

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[b]Author's Comments[/b]

Although this isn't as addicting nor as attracting as game dev story, it still is incredibly fun. Unlike GDS you feel a sense of freedom because you can build as you like. If you liked GDS, I highly recommend this to you and everyone!

[MadPro119]

Not as good but still entertaining and addictive at times.

[ewitwins]

Where the heck do I find this for PC?

[NickH]

It is an iPhone application

[69105]

does your smartphones have diner dash? nope.

[lazy]

[QUOTE=69105;29522824]does your smartphones have diner dash? nope.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/diner-dash/id289530584?mt=8[/url]