A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021)

Developer: npckc
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 968 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A soft, emotionally resonant visual novel about friendship and self-discovery, played at a calm, reflective pace with gentle music and sweet art.

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What players say

Players describe a short, episodic visual novel that offers a hopeful and comforting look at transgender lives. It is praised for its wholesome, heartfelt writing, though one reviewer disliked how a decision about a spa booking led to a bad end. A unique feature noted is the developer handling both English and Japanese translations.

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