OnlyCans: Thirst Date

**OnlyCans: Thirst Date** is a Can-Themed Erotic Photography Simulator by the OnlyCans Team. It was released on the 12th of February 2021. It is free for download on Steam and Itch.io. The game contains trigger warnings for food, body horror, flashing images, sexual themes, BDSM, clowns, and smoking.

## About

In this game players take on the role of an erotic photographer, misting soft drink cans in various sexy outfits and taking photos using the prompts provided. These cans each have their own personality, as indicated both by their biographies, and their personalities. Players will learn of the history of Shize™️ LLC (the company behind the cans) as well as the Shize Family, the driving force behind it.

The game's description on Steam is as follows:

*Here at Shize™️ LLC, we pour our hearts and souls into every product. In honor of the Shize family, we’re excited to announce the new Heritage 2020 Collection!*
*We’re bringing back every flavor since our flagship taste from 1744. It’s time to enjoy Cherry Pop, Gamer Energy, Pineapple Pizza, and so many more at your local grocer. Our cans have so much personality, and you’re sure to find a favorite. See our collection today - they’ll be waiting for you!*
*Play OnlyCans: Thirst Date, The World's First (& Last) Erotic Can Photography Experience for FREE in the brand new and ultra-shiny Hot & Steamy Edition!*
There are 29 cans to play through in the base game, with a new can unlocking on completion of the previous one. Cans are introduced in the format of a dating profile, giving an overview of the can's personalities, their likes, and their dislikes. A brief paragraph on where the can fits into the Shize™️ history is also provided.

## Gameplay

Each level presents the player with a different can. The round is timed, with 30 seconds usually being the set time. The round timer is found in the top-middle of the screen.

A ring-pull icon moves backwards and forwards along a bar at the bottom of the screen. The player must click either the left or right mouse button when this icon aligns with the randomly-placed cloud prompt as indicated. Successful clicks will increase the speed at which the ring-pull moves. Unsuccessful clicks will reset the speed back to default.

Performance is measured on the grade meter on the bottom-left. Successive correct inputs will increase the grade the player is performing at, and increase the speed of the beating heart icon. Successive incorrect inputs, or a lack of input, will decrease this grading.

Progression is linear; completing a can at a E rating or above will unlock the next one on the list. Gameplay is identical for every can.

## OnlyCans: Hot and Steamy

**OnlyCans: Hot and Steamy** was the first DLC for the base game. It introduced 10 new cans to play through, and expanded on the lore set up by the previous content.

From the collection blurb in game:

*Welcome to the Shize™️ Hot 'n Steamy Collection, a celebration of the amazing Shize™️ Candom.*
*You can find Shizeheads™️ all around the globe enjoying our products, writing love letters to our fabulous cans and feeling the fizz inside them!*
*For this special occasion, we want to highlight some of our beloved cans alongside related messages from you, our very own passionate Shizeheads.™️*
*Whenever you feel lonely, don't forget: we at Shize™️ LLC love you. You matter to us.*
In *Hot and Steamy*, cans are no longer presented as dating profiles. Instead, these cans are created and inspired by the Shize™️ fandom (or candom.) Paragraphs giving the background history of the cans are still provided, in addition to quotes and/or correspondence related to the inception of the can.

Gameplay is identical to the base game.

## References

1. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/417360/OnlyCans\_Thirst\_Date/