Hey! I love your game, keep up the good work! Definitely my favourite of those I have played so far.
For me, usually the main draw for these VN type games is exploration, progression and anticipation. I wonder what will come next and am look forward to finding out.
In your game, this worked best for me with systems general systems (like upgrading the hotel or exploration) and those that are shared between girls (like going on a date, to the beach etc). There is a regular structure to them, so you anticipate the progression through multiple interactions, but you don't know what exactly is going to happen on each individual one.
Side characters and activities besides progressing with the girls breathe some life into the game and keep it varied. I really appreciate them for that.
Redoing scenes has some value, but usually new content seems more enticing to me.
What I would like to see most are advancements in the hotel management aspect. Having random events happen at the bar, more upgrades, bringing something interesting to the hot springs etc.
That being said, here are my two thoughts on the things you proposed.
(Oh, btw. maybe a poll would get more people to vote on what they want to see next? Would make it easier for you as well, I think)
Garden (-)
- As you described it, I would not be super excited.
- I don't think that income ever was an issue and gaining another source of income would not add much (particularly if it is just gardening, idk. Maybe I don't like gardening too much, I guess). I'd rather like to see managing the hotel / bar expanded.
- The special crops as described seem like the garden would lead to grinding to reduce other grinding? It would be interesting if they had more unique effects, like undoing certain things (like girls becoming submissive) or unlocking options / scenes otherwise not possible (for example giving Autumn temporary nymphomania before you progressed her enough, special scene and consequence, etc).
- I always thought it would develop as a dating spot that you could meet the girls in and have some unique interactions / events. Same for the hot springs.
Mobile Phone (--)
- Does not sound super exciting to me. Feel like other systems would be more interesting.
Making Sex Optional (--)
- Not for me.
- Seems like a lot of extra work. Not sure, how big the SFW crowd is though.
Expanding "How are you Dialogue" (++)
- Good idea!
- Maybe have some random variation in it as well or make it dependent on how their actual state is at that time (like lust etc.)
Adding Themed Music (-)
- Happy the way it is at the moment. Not against it.
Remakes (--)
- As mentioned, new content trumps remakes for me. Seems like a lot of work for little payoff.
Side Character Content (+)
- I like the side content. Keep things fresh to some extent.
Explorable Content (++)
- Of the suggested changes, my favourite!
- Could also unlock new interactible locations, maybe? Like places to take girls out for a visit or something?
Holidays (+)
- Sounds cool! Would be looking forward to them.
- Could also introduce Holiday related changes around the hotel (decoration etc.)
Main Character (-)
- More characters are always cool, but I feel like the cast is already quite large and you have a lot that you can work with.
Have a great day!