Developer: Hotpink
Genre: Simulation
Store: Itch.io
Reviewed version: Final
Censored: No (Paid version only)
Patch Needed: No
OS: Windows, macOS, and Linux
Language: English
Hotpink releases are usually short yet fun-packed games and Intoxicant is no exception. It's a bartender simulator where you prepare some drinks for the beautiful and stressed female customer that just came to your bar to unwind and listen to her ranting about her life. There may not be a plot or anything of the sort, but the dialogues are well-written and relatable to the point you can’t help but feel invested in your customer’s stories. On the downside, I wish they had added a short post-sex scene to add some closure. Something as simple as her finishing putting her clothes on and saying how much she's enjoyed it and looks forward to coming back would be enough.
As for the audiovisuals, they are fantastic. The female lead is gorgeous, and the environment and animations during the scenes are nicely done. Moreover, allowing you to look to the sides or behind you instead of keeping the camera fixed to the front is a nice touch, but don't move the camera during the missionary scene or you might notice a detail you won't be able to unsee. On another note, the game has a few ear-pleasing tracks that give the game a very chill atmosphere. Moreover, the VA did a great job bringing the character to life and enhancing the experience.
Gameplay-wise it’s simple, yet it works in the game’s favor. I initially thought it'd be similar to Paradise Lust's bar minigame when I read I had to mix drinks, but its system is much easier. Instead of grabbing the bottle and pouring the correct amount into the glass, you click on the different bottles while following a guide to add them to the mixer, and then you click on the mixer to well… mix them. Failing to prepare the cocktail has next to no consequences, though, not even a remark from our customer. Also, you’ll get a different sex scene at the end of the game depending on the drinks you’ve been serving her, so you have to keep in mind what to prepare if you want to unlock a specific sex scene.
Verdict: Fun but super short
Intoxicant is a feast for the eyes and the ears, but it’s short enough for you to unlock everything in about 30 minutes. Do I recommend it? Definitely, but you might wait for a discount before purchasing it.