Netflix's Too Hot to Handle mobile games healed my jaded microtransaction-weary heart
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The author shares their experience with Netflix's Too Hot to Handle mobile game, praising its engaging narrative and lack of intrusive ads or microtransactions. After being disappointed by many freemium romance games, they found this game filled a void for choice-heavy, romantic storytelling. The game balances fun narrative choices with in-game rewards, making the extra features feel rewarding rather than compulsory, thus providing a refreshing alternative. It's noted that measurable improvements in writing quality have made the game enjoyable, reigniting interest in the romance visual novel genre.
The Too Hot to Handle mobile game fills a void for choice-heavy, romance-forward visual novels, providing engaging gameplay without the burden of ads or microtransactions.
For a game that’s tied to a reality dating show, it’s surprisingly well-written and enjoyable, allowing players to explore engaging narratives without complex monetization.
Read at Polygon
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