The enby romance option thus far is constantly being misgendered by the MC. In the beginning, the text states that Leif insists everyone else use they/them pronouns to refer to them, but gave the MC ~special~ lenience to use he/him. It's frustrating to read and seems like the writer missed the point.
The Hepatica Spring
- Release Date:
- Feb 27, 2022
- Developer:
- Gallium Games
- Publisher:
- Argent Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

The Hepatica Spring—a beautiful bath hotel perched on the shoreline.
As the hotel's owner, you keep things running smoothly with your colorful crew in a calm, peaceful life.
The magical night of Midsummer approaches, and the king himself plans an appearance at your hotel! Before you know it, you're flooded by a sea of sparkling new guests from all over the land. An enchanting mix of fresh romance and exciting gossip fills the air, and the thrill of Midsummer's festive dance grows ever closer.
Soon, however, you realize not everything is as it seems with the king and his men. In this magical land of fairies, trolls, and glittering illusions, who can you trust to help you find the truth?
Whether you decide to join the shy, ingenious Leif, the charming nomadic bard Vendel (and his drog Digby), or the fabulous fashionista Phyllis, you know your quiet world at The Hepatica Spring is about to turn upside down...

- Genre: Visual Novel, modern fantasy, comedy, (optional) romance
- Routes: 3 (romantic or friendship/platonic)
- Length: ~50,000 words
- Additional Features:
- Name the main character
- Play as any gender you please (or none! MC has no canon gender)
- Pet the best drog (dragon-dog) of all time: Digby!
CONTENT WARNING: Contains brief sword/gun violence (two characters can get injured) and mild blood. One character is misgendered in a scene by a trio of villainous characters/antagonists (who later face consequences), but defended by others.
Producers: Gamma and Dovah @ Argent Games
Designer/Sprite Art: Mackey
CG Art: Rubén B. Caballero
Scriptwriter: Theo Southgate
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User Reviews
[I] The Hepatica Spring [/i] is a nice lighthearted novel. It's a neutral review. Nothing exciting about the plot or the whole experience but it was an entertaining enough distraction I needed. Things I enjoyed: +great color choices, a real feast for my eyes, very relaxing atmosphere (that's the reason enough to choose a thumb-up review); +wonderfully drawn sprites, so it's really a pity the quality of CGs don't match, for my taste; https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2769946281 +captivating but still light plot, perfect amount of suspense and drama; +good price for the story; +all routes and two possible outcomes (love and friendship) are well-written, there was absolutely nothing to dislike in any ending! Even that obligatory girl x girl route. Sorry, not a fan. But it was fine. Hmm, you know, rn scanning through the store page I found out “Play as any gender you please. MC has no canon gender” :)) I even restarted the game thinking maybe I forgot I could cho...
[h1]Short Review:[/h1] - Characters are sweethearts - Romances a bit rushed but still gave me warm fuzzies - Only choices are which character route and romance or friendship - Music perfectly suits mood - Lovely art with 3 CGs - A quick but cute visual novel! [h1]Full Review:[/h1] This is a quick visual novel, but a cute one! All three romanceable characters are sweethearts. And they all have their own struggles beneath the figurative masks they wore, pain or doubt they don't let show. I especially love Vendel! I was delighted to realize he's a troll, and that he has a TAIL! He's so adorable and charismatic and sweet and has this hidden sadness and loneliness that made me feel for him. But like I said, I liked the others too. Phyllis is kind-hearted and gracious. Lief is a bit obsessive about their work, but a sweet, passionate person. The romances felt a bit rushed since the game is so short, but still cute enough to make me smile and feel the warm fuzzies. I also really like th...
I absolutely adored this game, it was like a rare animated film except its just a visual novel. I went full on romance with Vendel, as soon as I saw him in the trailer I knew he was going to be my love. The characters are charming, it sucks there wasn't more RP option but it was still a cute short game. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 750M or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
FAQ
How much does The Hepatica Spring cost?
The Hepatica Spring is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.
What are the system requirements for The Hepatica Spring?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel or AMD CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 750M or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 700 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
What platforms is The Hepatica Spring available on?
The Hepatica Spring is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is The Hepatica Spring worth buying?
The Hepatica Spring has 80% positive reviews from 5 players.
When was The Hepatica Spring released?
The Hepatica Spring was released on Feb 27, 2022.
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