High Times

High Times is a cozy cooking and dating simulation game for Nintendo Switch. Players take on the unusual role of a donut therapist working at The Hotbox, a special shop where every donut can change a customer’s emotions. By listening to personal stories and choosing the right flavors, players can offer comfort, rebuild relationships, and influence how each character responds to their problems. The game combines shop management, narrative choices, romance, and colorful comic-style visuals.

Manage the Donut Shop

The Hotbox serves as the center of the entire experience. Players cook different types of donuts, complete orders, earn tips, and unlock new recipes or useful tools. The shop can also be decorated, allowing players to create a more personal and welcoming space. As more customers arrive, learning their favorite flavors becomes important for improving service and discovering new parts of their stories.

Emotional Donut Therapy

Donuts in High Times are more than simple desserts. Each recipe contains a mood-enhancing effect that can influence a customer’s feelings and actions. Players must listen carefully before deciding which emotion to encourage. A poor choice may create an unexpected result, while the right donut can help repair a friendship or give someone the courage to move forward. This unusual mechanic connects the cooking system directly to the narrative.

Romance and Personal Choices

The story also explores old relationships and unresolved emotions. Players can reconnect with former partners, face past mistakes, and potentially find closure or restart a romance. There are six romanceable characters, along with more than 30 customers to meet throughout the game. The choices made during conversations and the donuts served can influence relationships, with each romance route offering multiple possible endings.

Customization and Presentation

Players can customize the main character by selecting different skin tones, hairstyles, outfits, and other appearance options. The game presents its story through more than 70 animated comic book-style illustrations that give important scenes a lively visual identity. Full English voice acting brings most characters to life, while the soundtrack blends rock, city pop, and lo-fi music to create a relaxed atmosphere during shop hours.