Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator

An unusual concept for a game with a mixed execution. The monotony of scheduling your daughter's life unfortunately overshadows the interesting story and fantastic art direction

72%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

graphics, music

72% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 6 reviews

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About

In Ciel Fledge, you are a guardian tasked with raising a daughter in a futuristic city. Balance her education, social life, and hobbies, while also managing resources and making important decisions. The game features robust customization options, including extensive character development and story choices that affect Ciel's growth and the game's outcome. Guide Ciel as she learns and grows, and navigate the challenges and rewards of parenthood in this unique simulation game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator screenshot

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic raising sims like Princess Maker, with a charming story and character development.
Players appreciate the addictive gameplay loop, where managing Ciel's weekly activities and stats can lead to engaging and emotional moments.
The game features a variety of activities and career paths for Ciel, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences and multiple endings.

The writing and dialogue are often criticized for being poorly executed, leading to tedious and unengaging interactions.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and overly long, with a lack of meaningful choices that impact the narrative significantly.
Technical issues, such as crashes and a clunky user interface, detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for some players.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The story of the game is generally seen as decent, featuring an interesting premise and a variety of characters, though execution varies significantly among players. While some appreciate the charm and depth of the narrative, others find it poorly structured, with pacing issues and a lack of meaningful player impact on the storyline. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging elements and frustrating moments, leading to a somewhat mixed reception regarding its storytelling.
- “The story is great, and some of it is based on popular sci-fi works.”
- “Its a really good game, so far the story has been captivating and the different game mechanics for different scenarios have made for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “There's a lot to learn about the world that you and your daughter live in and the lives of everyone surrounding you, meaning that the story does keep you captivated.”
- “The premise is not bad, but the story is poorly executed.”
- “It really felt rushed to me, as if the storywriter was phoning it in and just picked out a stock character plotline off the shelf.”
- “In the 11th hour, story elements are introduced and aren't explained until the 12th hour.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and overly reliant on poorly written text, leading to a lack of engagement. While the game features a variety of mechanics and can be addictive, many feel it suffers from bloated systems and a lack of clarity in its tutorials. Overall, the gameplay is described as slow and repetitive, yet some players appreciate the depth and worldbuilding, finding enjoyment in the mechanics despite their flaws.
- “Addictive gameplay: another reviewer wrote about this and I would reiterate that it's very easy to get stuck in a loop of just doing one more week.”
- “Its a really good game, so far the story has been captivating and the different game mechanics for different scenarios have made for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “Awesome game with rewarding gameplay, engaging story, and very comfy nonetheless.”
- “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics.”
- “Writing and worldbuilding is decent, but the gameplay itself is slow and painfully boring.”
- “The 'combat' mechanics are less than rudimentary.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the simplistic 2D art assets and lack of substantial visual improvements, leading to a lackluster overall presentation. While some appreciate the cozy and cute artwork, others find it mediocre and reminiscent of outdated visuals, with comparisons to classic games highlighting its shortcomings. Overall, the visuals are described as passable but not particularly impressive, with a clunky UI that detracts from the experience.
- “Simple but good graphics.”
- “Audio/visuals: the art is nice and anime style, the colors are easy on the eyes, and it gives you plenty of indicators on what you can do, where you can go, etc.”
- “The overall design and UI of the game is clunky, but this is an indie game, and the game mood & artwork are soft and cozy.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and enjoyable, even if some choose to play with the music muted. While the selection of tracks may be limited, they remain engaging throughout extended playtime, and players express interest in obtaining the original soundtrack. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, contributing to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “The music for Ciel Fledge is very good; you will come to love it if you spend time listening to it while playing.”
- “I love a handful of songs though!”
- “The music and art are cool too.”
- “I have heard that the soundtrack is amazing, but I keep my game music muted, so you would just have to listen and see for yourself.”
- “If you end up not liking the music, you can turn it off with ease.”
- “I'll probably look around if I can get my hands on the OST instead of relying on the in-game music room.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly lengthy, often detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story. While some appreciate the narrative, many express frustration with the grind required to progress, leading to a sense of monotony that can hinder the experience.
- “You can reach all that matters in one run, and already in that run you will experience how ridiculously tedious the activities get.”
- “However, as pointed out, it has numerous weaknesses that make me unwilling to take advantage of the new game +, because honestly it feels too tedious.”
- “I didn't complete a playthrough before I felt it got too tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is highly debated among users. While some praise it for its fun and challenging nature, others criticize it for having minimal replay value due to lengthy gameplay sessions and technical issues like lag.
- “Only thing I didn't like too much is there was a lot of lag during the fight sequences; other than that, it's a fantastic game with tons of replay value.”
- “I would recommend this game to anyone looking for a fun, challenging game with high replayability.”
- “I'll spoil it for you: this game has pretty much no replayability whatsoever.”
- “The biggest problem is that it takes too long to complete one game (10 years is a bit too much) and kills any replay value it might have had.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted to be significant, though it may not resonate with everyone, particularly due to a character's lack of emotional intelligence. While it offers some emotional depth, it may not fulfill expectations for those seeking a purely wholesome raising simulation experience.
- “It is quite emotional.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization in the game is generally viewed positively, with a good price-performance ratio that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the main and sub-stats that allow for effective performance in battles and other interactions, enabling specialization and strategic depth.
- “There are main stats that help your performance in fights and similar interactions, and there are sub-stats that help you specialize.”
- “The price-performance ratio is quite good, making it a worthwhile investment for players looking to optimize their experience.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to get into the action.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, numerous glitches, and a variety of bugs reported by users.
- “There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game is plagued with glitches that make it unplayable at times.”
- “I encounter numerous bugs that severely affect my experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character design, particularly noting the appealing green color theme, which enhances the overall aesthetic of the characters.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of characters wielding knives and guns, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay.
- “It's hilarious seeing them with knives and guns.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “The game's humor is perfectly timed, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”