Anime Studio Simulator
- November 2, 2016
- Visualnoveler
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features nice art and a decent soundtrack that fits the mood of the scenes.
- It offers an interesting premise about managing an anime studio, with unexpected events that add depth to the gameplay.
- Players can appreciate the character development and the impact of their choices on the story, making it engaging for fans of visual novels.
- The characters are flat and the story lacks engagement, making it difficult to stay invested.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, with limited management mechanics and a linear storyline that can become repetitive.
- Many players experienced bugs and poor balancing, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and reflective of the challenges faced in the anime industry, while others criticize its linearity, flat characters, and lack of meaningful choices. Although the narrative includes interesting elements like unexpected accidents, many feel it suffers from plot conveniences and a lack of replay value. Overall, while the premise is appreciated, the execution leaves room for improvement.
“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 fun and the storyline is pretty interesting.”
“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).”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent and fitting for the scenes, with some reviewers appreciating its ability to enhance the mood. However, opinions vary, with some finding it average and noting the absence of voice acting and occasional lack of background music, which detracts from the overall experience. While the art style is praised, the soundtrack does not significantly elevate the game's value.
“I believe that anyone who loves anime will love this game. The music is nice and it fits with the mood for each scene while still having you, the player, making some tough decisions.”
“Only thing good about it is the fact that the art is pretty good along with the music.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 significantly reduces 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability due to its linear storyline, limited choices, and average characters and soundtrack, with some players completing it in under two hours while achieving all milestones.
“I finished this game in under 2 hours while completing 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 new experiences and surprises, 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which complements the overall experience without being distracting.
“I loved the art style; it really brought the game to life.”
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations make the visuals truly captivating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 game had me in tears; the emotional depth of the story is truly remarkable.”
“I never expected a game to touch my heart like this one did; it was an unforgettable experience.”
“The characters' struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level, leaving me emotionally invested throughout.”
