Omurice Next Time

Well-crafted characters and story, combined with hand-drawn art and unique ways to interact, Omurice Next Time is truly a hidden gem and a breath of fresh air. [h3]Small Story, Deeply Meaningful[/h3] Unlike how gay men are presented in mass media, the characters in Omurice Next Time are working-class men. Finn and Gray obviously struggle Financially, Wilbur and Akashi work hard to run their general store. Life wasn't easy, but you know what, put all this aside, all that matters is we have each other. Even in the darkest moments, we can still find strength from friends, family, and loved ones. [b]For ordinary people like you and me, this is our story. And our story deserves to be told.[/b] [h3]The Devil is in the Details[/h3] The way Omurice Next Time presents details is subtle and exquisite. Similar to mom always pack an extra snack in my lunchbox. I wasn't sure that [spoiler]Momo could be the mastermind behind all the underwear disappearing events [/spoiler] until I re-read Momo's chapter. And [spoiler]I highly suspect Finn could be his partner in crime[/spoiler]! Ha! Later in the story, I learned [spoiler]Gray is actually from Hawaii and he is an orphan[/spoiler], [spoiler]Wilbur is clumsy when it comes to gaming[/spoiler], and [spoiler]It is not the first time Finn tries to grow facial hair[/spoiler]. The characters are so alive, and the story just seems real. [h3]Beautiful and Heartwarming[/h3] A story is only good as long as it is well-presented, and the Omurice Next Time has done it beautifully. You will be amazed how cute the art style is, it reminds me a lot of the classic 90s anime I watched in my childhood. Watching the Finn and Gray live their life and enjoy their small happiness brings real healing power. Hopefully one day, I could live in a small town like Windreach, surrounded by those I care about. Nothing fancy is needed, life is just life. Omurice Next Time will be cherished in my heart for as long as I can remember.

甜蜜温馨的小品游戏。 画面色调干净，明快。玩这款游戏能体会到一种像呼吸般简单自然的爱。 ‘Arrival of Nightwind’ 成就 第一章第一个画面，点击风筝：红，红，黄，黄，白，白，黄，黄（长摁）

很溫馨可愛故事，看完後感覺心靈被洗滌了一番 不過希望遊戲內互動的部分可以調整的比較容易操作一點，或是給予更多操作回饋就更好

Несколько зарисовок из года жизни одной пары. Упоминаются темы, о которых неизвестно почему никто не говорит - например, как же тяжело подчас выращиваются усы или как невозможно уйти от переедания, когда вокруг столько вкусной еды! :D В общем, мило, комфортно и позитивно. Эдакая прививка от достигаторства на два часа.

2024年7月6日，成就通关了《下次吃蛋包饭》（《Omurice Next Time》），大约3小时。整体氛围安静恬淡。在同性恋或者说LGBT游戏常常苦大仇深、生离死别的情况下，这样一部云淡风轻的小品，带来了一阵清新。温泉旅行、朋友谈天、减肥、留胡子、大扫除、涮火锅、新年购物……没有任何劳燕分飞或者生死永诀，也没有面对家人的不解或者社会的异样眼光。他们只是和其他每一个能够把握生活的幸福之人一样，过着勤劳、舒适、自在的日子。 相信小芬的手艺应该不错，无论是采买食材还是制作都不会偷工减料。不过，只有铜锣烧一种产品的话，感觉防范经济风险的能力不强，能够保持多久的岁月静好呢。 我印象很深刻的是小芬的记账本。按照画面中所展示的项目，其实是有所盈余。也就是有些预计要花的钱其实没有花，比如购物、娱乐。有些钱是固定的，比如说保险，预算和实际不太会有什么偏差，除非是说保险结算现金价值了之类。算了一下，他一年的预算一共是25万，换算成人民币大约是56000元，算是比较节省了。不过，健康部分预计是10000，实际是0。这可不是用节衣缩食就说得通的，似乎有点忽视锻炼了。 在第五章，我们看到了两人生活中的一点压力。由于收入并不丰厚，因此只能租房住。买房子的话就会遇到诸多困难。无论是大房子还是小房子，都有人不满意。之后画面上小芬消失了，只剩下阿灰一个人，听着小芬的声音。通过这样的方法来传递两人的矛盾以及某种渐行渐远的可能性，还是比较巧妙的。小芬甚至想要放弃保险来支付房贷，结合当下的经济形势来看，无疑是一个危险的信号。

A very sweet narrative game which follows a year in the life of a gay couple (and friends!) The characters are very sweet, and the everyday activities, from spending time with friends to checking your balance sheet, help you get to know them over time. The game has lots of charm, with plenty of little text snippets and animations that happen when you click on things. As the title might suggest, plenty of chapters involve eating or making food, which I really enjoyed! It's the kind of game that can brighten up an evening/weekend.

This is a wonderful and relaxing game. The stories are quite cozy and the characters are very pleasant.Everything in this game relaxes and gives warmth, just peace-warmth-slow gameplay with a cute story! I do not regret buying this game and wish the devs all the best.

Omurice Next Time is a decent enough slice of life visual novel about life, comfort, and love. It’s also unapologetically gay. The overall art style is pretty adorable and pages are usually laid out in interesting ways. My only significant complaint, is the lack of instruction. Often I was left waiting and clicking unsure if there was more dialogue. I wish there was a more obvious cue when it’s safe to turn to the next page.

Omurice Next Time is a comfortable slice-of-life experience about the routine of a gay couple. They're cute together and desire only one thing: to enjoy life with one another. The experience is comfortable all-around and the ultrasoft art style complements the concept well. There are some writing errors in English, but nothing major overall.

Premise This review reflects my personal experience with the game. While I aim to write thoughtfully and as fairly as possible, my reviews are subjective in nature and should not be used as objective metrics to assess/critique a game. I also curate a steam group which focusses on reviewing BL/Bara/MxM VNs. Feel free to join if you would like to see more reviews! :) [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46061383-Gay-Games-Vault] Gay Games Vault[/url] [code] SECTION | SCORE --------------------|------- Writing & Story | ★★★★★ Representation | ★★★★★ Gameplay | ★★★★☆ Art & Direction | ★★★★★ Recommendation | ★★★★★ [/code] Writing & Story — ★★★★★ Omurice Next Time follows Finn and Gray, a married couple who have already been together for five years. That detail alone immediately separates it from most romance VNs. The story is not about chasing someone, building toward confession scenes, or dramatic misunderstandings every few hours. Instead, it focuses on what happens after all of that. Most of the game is built around ordinary life: cooking together, small conversations at home, awkward moments, shared routines and a level of affection that feels lived-in rather than idealised. That is honestly what makes the writing stand out so much; it understands that intimacy is often found in very small things. The game also feels deeply personal. You can tell these characters were written with genuine care behind them, especially knowing the story was inspired by the creator’s own relationship. Nothing here feels manufactured for drama. Even the humour has a softness to it. What surprised me most is how believable Finn and Gray feel together. They interrupt each other naturally, tease one another casually and move through conversations like people who have genuinely spent years together. After playing a lot of VNs where relationships escalate almost immediately, Omurice Next Time felt refreshingly patient. In a way, this is the type of relationship that many gay men wish to experience. Representation — ★★★★★ This is one of the few M/M games I have played where the relationship already exists before the story begins. Finn and Gray are not treated as fantasy archetypes or routes waiting to be unlocked. They feel like two people sharing a life together. The game is also unapologetically queer in a very warm and confident way; one of the Steam descriptions literally calls it “Relentlessly Gay,” which honestly fits perfectly. Gameplay — ★★★★☆ This is more of an interactive storybook than a traditional VN. You tap, drag, interact with objects, uncover small details and occasionally solve light achievement-related interactions hidden throughout the story. It is simple, but it matches the slower pace of the game well. That said, if you are looking for branching routes, heavy gameplay systems or major player choice, this is not really that kind of experience. The focus sits almost entirely on the game's atmosphere and writing. There are also hidden achievements and smaller interactive moments that completionists will probably enjoy more than casual players (make sure to click over all those stickers!). Art & Direction — ★★★★★ The hand-drawn artwork is gorgeous. Everything has this warm, soft presentation that perfectly matches the tone of the writing. Food is illustrated with so much care that the game will genuinely make you hungry at times. The apartment itself slowly starts feeling familiar too, almost like you have been living there alongside Finn and Gray. The soundtrack deserves a lot of praise as well. It stays subtle throughout most scenes, but it helps create that relaxed, almost nostalgic atmosphere the game constantly leans into. Do I recommend it? — ★★★★★ Absolutely. Omurice Next Time is not trying to overwhelm you with plot twists or huge emotional breakdowns. The game simply asks you to spend time with two people who love each other and somehow that becomes incredibly difficult to leave behind once it ends. I think this game will resonate most with players who enjoy slower, character-driven stories and relationships that feel believable rather than exaggerated. There is something deeply comforting about its world. Honestly, it feels less like playing a VN and more like being invited briefly into someone else’s life. Tags: BL • Slice of Life • Cosy • LGBTQ+ • Wholesome • Story Rich