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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD A10 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel® HD Graphics 3000 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD A10 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel® HD Graphics 3000 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

泡沫冬景

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Released January 2, 2020
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (20 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 4,506 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
12,49€ 4,99€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over half of the sampled players spent between 10 and 25 hours wandering through its nostalgic Tokyo streets, completely absorbed by the narrative. Backed by an overwhelming 95 percent positive rating across 4,506 global reviews and a steady 92 percent approval in post-launch evaluations out of 401 sampled reviews, this visual novel leaves a lasting impression.

What it's about: It is the year 1988. Japan is in the midst of the bubble economy. New buildings are sprouting up everywhere, and the people are ecstatic. This is a story of people who live for one year... in such a little corner of the city.

In-game

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« Thank goodness there is kind of a Happy end, otherwise I would have jumped right from the building because that story is soo sad, nearly broke my heart...also I hate Mr Jiang »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 16 h played
« 很平淡的小故事, 普通人的普通生活,但是莫名的很走心。像男猪一样当个厨子有个小梦想也可以开心地生活。 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 9 h played
« heartwarming~ it is a tad slow to start, and the ending is bittersweet yet hopeful but when it hits, it hits! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 9 h played
« 也是推完这部作品了,看这个时代背景,已经是泡沫破裂的前夜了,故事里的种种情节确实挺符合历史背景的,你可以从中看到作为现代大都市的繁华东京,你也可以看到它的繁荣似乎已经快到顶点了,泡沫破灭之前,人们还是不自觉地活着,但每个人都有自己的情况吧,所以能看到大家都在拼命地活着,最后呈现出来的就是这样一部群像剧,期待续集! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played
« It is a story that is as soul-crushing and hopeful for its characters as you might expect coming from the writer of Narcissu. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 17 h played
« "[i]This wasn't in the books about Japan[/i]" I though to myself... »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 13 h played

In players' words

« Thank goodness there is kind of a Happy end, otherwise I would have jumped right from the building because that story is soo sad, nearly broke my heart...also I hate Mr Jiang »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 16 h played
« 也是推完这部作品了,看这个时代背景,已经是泡沫破裂的前夜了,故事里的种种情节确实挺符合历史背景的,你可以从中看到作为现代大都市的繁华东京,你也可以看到它的繁荣似乎已经快到顶点了,泡沫破灭之前,人们还是不自觉地活着,但每个人都有自己的情况吧,所以能看到大家都在拼命地活着,最后呈现出来的就是这样一部群像剧,期待续集! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played
« 很平淡的小故事, 普通人的普通生活,但是莫名的很走心。像男猪一样当个厨子有个小梦想也可以开心地生活。 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 9 h played
« It is a story that is as soul-crushing and hopeful for its characters as you might expect coming from the writer of Narcissu. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 17 h played
« heartwarming~ it is a tad slow to start, and the ending is bittersweet yet hopeful but when it hits, it hits! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 9 h played
« "[i]This wasn't in the books about Japan[/i]" I though to myself... »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 13 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing202000
Graphics / art6600
Audio / music5500
Content / longevity2101
Gameplay1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.3 h.

<2h
57 % (n=14)
2-10h
91 % (n=141)
10-25h
95 % (n=204)
>25h
95 % (n=42)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-12 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2024 : 94% positive94NovDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 83% positive83JanMar 2025 : 88% positive88MarOct 2025 : 82% positive82Oct

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

33,9 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 1 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 33,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative completely captivates the audience, securing 20 positive mentions out of 20 regarding the story.
  • Visual presentation shines with 6 positive mentions out of 6 dedicated to the graphics.
  • Sound design elevates the atmosphere, earning 5 positive mentions out of 5 for audio.
  • Investment deepens over time, as 204 players logged 10-25 hours with a 95 percent approval rate, and 42 players exceeded 25 hours with a 95 percent positive rate.

Weaknesses

  • Content pacing leaves some divided, marked by 1 positive mention and 1 negative mention out of 2 total mentions.
  • Technical friction appears rarely, resulting in 1 negative mention out of 1 regarding bugs.

Who is it for?

Lovers of poignant visual novels and rich historical settings will find themselves deeply moved by this journey through 1980s Tokyo.

Is 泡沫冬景 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 4,506 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative completely captivates the audience, securing. Current price: 4,99€ (60% off).

Verdict

This is an unforgettable emotional voyage supported by gorgeous aesthetics and a masterfully crafted script. Despite minor isolated content and bug concerns, the sheer quality of the storytelling makes it an essential experience for genre fans.

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