Campus: Date Sim
- April 4, 2020
- Amrita Studio
"Campus: Date Sim" is a Simulation game that immerses players in a student world of flirting, parties, and hot compliments. It offers an interesting plot, delightful gameplay, and plenty of humor, but prepare for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and frequent bugs. Despite its flaws, the game provides a unique and entertaining experience in a university setting.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, providing a good distraction.
- The graphics are appealing and the character designs are attractive.
- The game offers opportunities to earn in-game currency through ads, making it accessible without spending real money.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, often freezing during gameplay.
- Progression is slow and requires excessive in-game currency, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.
- The translation and dialogue quality are poor, leading to confusion and frustration.
- monetization380 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with players frequently required to watch numerous advertisements to earn in-game currency or progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads instead of making in-app purchases, many express frustration over the excessive number of ads and the slow pace of advancement, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the experience is marred by the overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from gameplay enjoyment.
“The game itself is fun, but there are far too many in-app purchases. If you really want to unlock everything, you have to spend money rather than using the money earned in-game. If this was changed, the game would be 100x better.”
“Almost no ads and it's kind of stress-relieving, but a lot of stuff costs money, and you have to wait 30 minutes before you get more energy.”
“Kinda fun, but it really wants you to buy in-game purchases.”
“You need to spend either money or your whole day watching ads to progress.”
“The only way to progress in this game is by watching ads and it's boring.”
“It's basically a game where you either spend money or watch a million ads to get anywhere.”
- graphics124 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the visuals as beautiful and well-designed. However, some critiques highlight issues such as poor performance, unrealistic character designs, and a disconnect between the graphics and gameplay experience. Overall, while the artwork is often described as impressive, it is frequently overshadowed by concerns about the game's mechanics and monetization strategies.
“The graphics are amazing, the pictures are also great.”
“Beautiful graphics and beautiful females.”
“Great graphics and entertaining.”
“The art is good and slightly jarring - the bodies are very realistic but the faces just don't match with the rest of the art style.”
“It's nothing like the ad, the graphics and gameplay are garbage, the women in the game that they are trying to make look hot are just so fake!”
“For my review I am giving it 3 stars and you can't call this gameplay it is just click on a person talk to them/give them a gift then lose your money and swipe over to something that's not going to be called gameplay by anyone and the graphics are awful if I could write more I would but don't install the game for your own sake.”
- stability86 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experience issues right from the start, often being unable to progress past initial screens or interactions due to constant freezing. Despite some users finding the game enjoyable, the overwhelming consensus is that the technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
“No glitches; it works perfectly on my system.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“Game is so buggy it's unplayable.”
“I have maybe been able to play for five minutes straight before the screen freezes up and I have cleared the cache on the game and on Google Play as well as uninstalled and reinstalled this app.”
“It's so buggy and unplayable.”
- story64 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its interesting plot and engaging characters, while others criticize it for being minimal or non-existent, often overshadowed by the need to grind for in-game currency. Many users express frustration over the slow progression and high cash requirements to advance the storyline, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over narrative depth. Overall, while some find the story enjoyable, others feel it lacks substance and is hindered by technical issues and excessive ads.
“The storyline was great and the graphics were cute, pretty also the characters look adorable, the fashion is eye-catching.”
“Good fun, great storyline keeps the game interesting.”
“It is an amazing game with a great storyline.”
“No puzzles, no storyline, no fun.”
“There's no story to it or anything.”
“Repetitive, no real story, just preys on you wanting to be that sad in life you'd pay actual money to see a cartoon girl in pretend pants.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as virtually nonexistent and overly reliant on grinding and ads. While some appreciate the graphics and find the mechanics simple or enjoyable, the consensus is that the gameplay lacks depth and is often frustrating, with many players feeling misled by promotional materials. Overall, the game is criticized for prioritizing monetization over engaging gameplay experiences.
“The gameplay is a combination of slots and your typical make the best dialogue decision to romance the girls.”
“Great game, awesome gameplay and girls but takes so long to build cash up.”
“I love this game, good graphics and awesome gameplay.”
“Mostly, because the gameplay is pretty much nonexistent.”
“This game is an absolute disgrace, no gameplay at all, poorly written dialogues, and ridiculous offers for real money.”
“No actual gameplay and the grinding necessary to achieve anything grows unproportionally and fast.”
- humor33 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly in its quirky scenarios and character interactions. However, some players note that the excessive number of ads detracts from the overall experience, while others feel that the humor could benefit from further development. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted and amusing option for casual play.
“This game is honestly so funny.”
“Funny and good to play in spare time.”
“It's a funny game.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features excessive grinding, which quickly becomes tedious and unfulfilling, especially for free players. Many users express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts, with some noting that progress halts significantly without payment. While some find the game enjoyable despite its grindy nature, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a monotonous experience.
“To progress, you have to waste obnoxious amounts of time grinding ads.”
“No actual gameplay and the grinding necessary to achieve anything grows unproportionally and fast.”
“Very tedious and not many rewards unless you pay.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and find it enjoyable, others find it annoying and intrusive, noting that it continues to play even when the game is closed. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience for some, but detracts from it for others.
“It allows me to do nothing after taking a photo, and I can hear music even when out of the game.”
“Good graphics, fun gameplay, and great music.”
“I love the desire and music of the game.”
“Good graphics, weird plot line, annoying background music.”
“It allows me to do nothing after taking a photo and I can hear music even when out of the game.”
“I can't even play this game; it won't get me through the photo part. Edit: the music is still even playing when I leave the app, lol.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a stark contrast in emotional responses to the game, with some players finding it heartwarming and engaging, while others criticize it for being exploitative and sexist, particularly in its portrayal of interactions with women. The emotional impact appears to vary significantly among users, leading to polarized opinions.
“This game is heart touching.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While the game boasts impressive graphics and character design, users report that performance issues detract from the experience. However, many still find the gameplay enjoyable and generally smooth.
“Overall fun and runs smoothly”
“Graphically, it looks great and the characters are well-designed, but the poor performance really lets this down.”
“The game has a lot of potential, but the optimization issues make it frustrating to play.”
“Despite the impressive visuals, the frequent frame drops and stuttering ruin the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging storytelling and immersive environment, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
“The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world with a captivating atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is rich and engaging, drawing you into the story and environment.”
“Every detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”