Anime Studio Simulator

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Anime Studio Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Visualnoveler and was released on November 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Anime Studio Simulator" is a business simulation game where you run your own anime studio. Create and manage projects, hire staff, and balance your budget to produce successful anime shows. Customize your studio and unlock new abilities as you progress, but beware of the challenges that come with the business.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art style and music are well done, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
The game offers a unique concept of managing an anime studio, which can be fun for fans of visual novels.
There is a decent amount of character development and interactions that can be engaging.

The game lacks depth and feels more like a visual novel than a true simulation, leading to a lack of meaningful gameplay.
Many players experienced bugs that hindered progress and enjoyment, making the game frustrating.
The storyline is often linear with minimal choices, resulting in a repetitive experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a group of inexperienced individuals trying to create an anime, which offers a unique perspective on the challenges of the industry, including unexpected mishaps. However, many players find the characters flat, the plot linear, and the overall engagement lacking, with minimal impactful choices and some bugs detracting from the experience. While some appreciate the humor and art style, the narrative's execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in character development and story depth.
- “The story is interesting as it depicts how an anime is developed by a small group of people who have little experience but are full of passion towards success in the anime industry.”
- “I really appreciate the way it presents unexpected accidents, such as accidentally mixing up the final storyboards with the draft right before the tight deadline.”
- “It's a fun and good-looking game, with beautiful art and a unique story—anime within an anime!”
- “The characters are flat, the story doesn't really hold my attention, and unless it's been updated since I last played, there are a few bugs that make the game more difficult in addition to the already poor balancing.”
- “As far as the storyline goes, there are minimal choices that you can make, and much of the storyline is the same or similar regardless of what genre of anime you choose.”
- “It's full of plot conveniences (you need a writer? Well guess who you just ran into on the streets in front of your favorite café) and holes (you constantly worry about budget, but I guess going out for dinner once a week with your group and spending tons on anime CDs/figurines for 'research' isn't a part of that).”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as charming and fitting for the scenes, with some players enjoying its ability to enhance the experience. However, opinions vary, with some considering it average and noting the absence of voice acting and background music in certain moments. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, it is not a standout feature.
- “I really liked the art in the game; it was very well done, bright and vibrant, and the music was also quite charming. I was bobbing my head from side to side listening to it.”
- “I believe that anyone who loves anime will love this game. The music is nice and fits the mood for each scene while still having you, the player, make some tough decisions.”
- “Soundtracks and overall game presentation are decent.”
- “Furthermore, I would say that the music is average, and the characters, while drawn quite well, seem to fall a bit flat at times.”
- “While its difficulty could be seen as a plus, the lack of choices, the seemingly linear storyline, the average characters and soundtrack, and the lack of replay value do little for the game's value.”
- “Given that it doesn't even have voice acting (and at times not even background music), it's not really worth the money at this point in time.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is often frustrating, yet it offers extensive content for players willing to pursue all achievements. While there is a fast-forward option to skip dialogue and reach choices quickly, this can significantly reduce the overall gameplay experience.
- “It can be infuriating at times, but it also guarantees more gameplay for those who are determined to unlock all achievements.”
- “There is an option to fast forward through the dialogue and skip straight to the choices, but it leaves very little gameplay.”
- “My issue is with its gameplay and story.”
replayability
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The game suffers from low replayability due to its linear storyline, limited choices, and average characters, with players noting that it can be completed in under two hours, even while achieving all objectives. The lack of diverse options and meaningful branching paths further diminishes its value for repeated playthroughs.
- “I finished this game in under 2 hours with all achievements, which really helped me assess its replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through the game multiple times.”
- “Each playthrough offers a different experience, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
- “While its difficulty could be seen as a plus, the lack of choices, the seemingly linear storyline, the average characters and soundtrack, and the lack of replay value do little for the game's value.”
- “To be honest, I finished this game in under 2 hours with all achievements to properly gauge its replay value.”
- “Instead, the game offers multiple choices after dialogue branches rather than providing a larger list or custom options, meaning replayability is lacking.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the emotional impact of the game, noting that it evokes strong feelings and can lead to tears, similar to the experience of watching a poignant anime.
- “This anime made me cry.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
- “I was moved to tears by the characters' struggles and triumphs.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, contributing positively to the overall experience, while the background music is noted as pleasant and not intrusive. However, the game itself is considered mediocre despite these visual strengths.
- “I liked the art style, and the background music didn't get annoying either.”
- “It's a mediocre game with nice art style and okay music.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable but has some bugs that affect stability. While it may be slightly buggy, it remains a fun experience, particularly for fans of short visual novels.
- “I found this game very enjoyable but a bit buggy.”
- “Tl;dr: slightly buggy, but still a fun, short visual novel”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the atmosphere of the game to be good, contributing positively to the overall experience.

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Anime Studio Simulator is a simulation game.

Anime Studio Simulator is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Anime Studio Simulator was released on November 2, 2016.

Anime Studio Simulator was developed by Visualnoveler.

Anime Studio Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Anime Studio Simulator is a single player game.

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