Bring black holes into the treatment room, use flamethrowers to remove customer hair, and even transform the salon into a disco... The quirky simulation management game "Hair Removal Salon Simulator" clearly doesn't intend for players to take hair removal seriously!
In the game, players run a hair removal salon catering exclusively to male clients. Each day, you pick up your razor and laser device to help hairy, muscular men groom their bodies. Don't be fooled by the simple mouse-swiping mechanics; doing the job well requires some skill. If you expose customers to the laser for too long, their pain meter will skyrocket, leading to screams and, in severe cases, complaints. To remove hair effectively without driving customers away with pain, you must master the timing of laser exposure and use numbing cream and cooling gel when necessary.
However, simply removing hair is just the beginning. As the frenzy meter fills up, Frenzy Mode activates. The music starts playing, the disco ball begins to spin, and what was once a routine hair removal session instantly transforms into a lively hair removal party. The game also offers a variety of absurd hair removal tools. Besides conventional lasers and razors, you can use tape, flamethrowers, and even black holes or goats. One moment you're carefully controlling a laser, and the next you're using a black hole to deal with a customer's body hair. As for why these items are needed for hair removal, only the developers know.
Interestingly, the inspiration for this game actually came from one of the developer's own hair removal experiences. He once sought advice from the producer of the Japanese word puzzle game "Word Puzzle," who suggested drawing inspiration from daily life. Coincidentally, he had a hair removal appointment scheduled for the next day, which sparked the idea for the game. The laser equipment, treatment room atmosphere, and sensation of pain in the game are all based on his personal experience. To ensure the game wasn't just about humor, the developer meticulously refined the controls and sound effects, and invited over 100 players to participate in playtesting. The goal was for players to not only be amused by the outrageous scenarios but also enjoy the satisfying feeling of clearing away hair.
Of course, running a business is ultimately about making money. After customers finish their hair removal sessions, you can recommend care products based on their budget. Offer affordable options for those with limited funds, and suggest VIP packages for big spenders. However, the quality of your service will be reflected on review websites. Positive reviews attract more customers, while an accumulation of negative reviews can hurt your business. As you earn enough money, you can upgrade equipment, renovate and expand the salon, and hire staff, helping this uniquely styled hair removal shop grow bigger and bigger.
Developed by Yoshio Games and published by 2P Games, "Hair Removal Salon Simulator" is now officially available on Steam for 29 yuan. For the first 7 days, there's a limited-time 10% discount, bringing the price down to just 26.1 yuan. With your equipment ready and your muscular clients lying down, whether your small shop can become a big success depends entirely on your skills.