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by Zhongce Games

Windows · macOS · Oct 31, 2019

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Is One day worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Players who enjoy time-loop stories with a defined daily schedule
  • Fans of filmed narrative games who prefer choices and character interactions to action-focused play
  • Players interested in planning routes and uncovering information through repeated encounters

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players looking for open-ended exploration may find the hourly schedule restrictive.
  • Those seeking a fast-paced action game may find the focus on planning and dialogue too measured.
  • Players who prefer stories without repeated days may not enjoy the central time-loop structure.

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Our take on One day

The hourly schedule gives the loop a clear structure, but it also limits how freely the day can unfold. Progress depends on choosing destinations and interactions at set points, so players looking for unrestricted movement may find that format constraining.

What is One day?

After a car accident, Hu Huan returns to college and finds himself reliving the same day.

This full-motion-video game divides the day from 8 a. m. onward into hourly decision points. Players choose where to go at each point, decide how to interact with people, and collect objects. Feedback from these choices reveals more about the people around Hu Huan and their personal goals, while helping players work out how to break the cycle. The story uses filmed performances and includes more than 100 video segments. Progress depends on planning and thought, with a fixed day structure organizing the choices.

How One day plays

01Hourly decision points
The schedule begins at 8 a.m., and choices about destinations shape how the day unfolds.
02Character discoveries
Interactions and collected objects reveal details about the people Hu Huan encounters and what they are pursuing.
03Filmed scenes
The story is presented through more than 100 video segments featuring live performers.

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One day: platforms & release

Is One day worth it?

It is worth it if: players who enjoy time-loop stories with a defined daily schedule. Skip it if: players looking for open-ended exploration may find the hourly schedule restrictive.

Where can I download One day?

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What platforms is One day on?

Windows and macOS.

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