Club Life
- April 12, 2016
- Dharker Studios
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Club Life" is a simulation game that allows players to manage their own nightclub. Customize your club's design, hire staff, and manage finances while ensuring a fun and safe environment for your patrons. With various genres of music and a wide range of alcoholic beverages, attract a diverse crowd and keep them coming back for more.
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Reviews
- The art style is appealing, with well-designed characters and backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
- The game features multiple endings and choices that provide a decent level of replayability, allowing players to explore different storylines.
- The writing is generally solid, with relatable characters and a story that touches on themes of personal growth and social interaction.
- The sex scenes are poorly written and short, often feeling like an afterthought rather than an integral part of the story.
- There are numerous typos and grammatical errors throughout the game, which detract from the overall experience.
- The pacing can be slow, and some players may find the story repetitive or lacking in depth, leading to a less engaging experience.
- story89 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a high school setting, focusing on club life and slow-burn romance with multiple endings based on player choices. While some players find the narrative engaging and well-written, others criticize it for being predictable and lacking depth, with a mix of interesting character arcs and mundane plot elements. Overall, it offers a typical visual novel experience with a blend of slice-of-life themes and romantic tropes, appealing primarily to fans of the genre.
“The storylines are all fun and intriguing with unique mystery and romance plots for each girl and a lot of unique scenes/background art.”
“This game has quite a good story with multiple paths and endings.”
“The story structure -- you choose 2 out of 3 clubs and get a few different scenes/interactions depending on the combination -- makes replaying more interesting.”
“Unfortunately, the plot, character, and story development are all very mundane.”
“Has no feeling or passion or thought put into the script of the story.”
“It's so hard to understand the paths and the plot is so poorly written that you won't be able to understand what is going on.”
- music24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth and satisfying tunes that complement various scenarios, while others find it simple, repetitive, and not particularly memorable. Although there are positive remarks about the music enhancing the overall experience, criticisms highlight a lack of variety and emotional depth in the tracks. Additionally, the absence of voice acting is noted, which some players feel detracts from the overall immersion.
“Music, eh... I liked it way more than expected from such a budget title.”
“Overall, a short slice of life visual novel with an average story, multiple endings, okay art, and surprisingly good music.”
“Music goes extremely well within the game, featuring smooth and satisfying tunes based on each scenario.”
“Music is simple and repetitive, not distracting but also not memorable in the slightest.”
“Music is so-so; sort of typical for this sort of visual novel, and I can't actually remember any sound effects, although they may be there.”
“Music sucks, sorry to say this but I'd rather play 'emotional titanic flute' in the background than listen to this.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their high quality and appealing art style, with users noting the clean and interesting visuals. The user interface is also highlighted as terrific, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. While some mention a lack of graphics options, the artwork, particularly in relation to character designs and scenes, is well-received and adds to the game's charm.
“The user interface is terrific and the artwork is all high quality.”
“It's art styles are amazing; even the way it's set out is fun and interesting at times.”
“There was a little more involvement in this visual novel and the artwork seemed to be better quality.”
“There are no graphics options, but that's okay; you don't need any.”
“That was my only gripe, other than the art style.”
“The artwork is similar in style to Beach Bounce, which is great in my book.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a choice-based visual novel where players progress by making decisions that affect various outcomes, though it is largely click-to-progress with minimal interactive elements. Fast-forwarding mechanics enhance the experience by allowing players to skip repetitive sections, while adult content is present but not central to the gameplay. Additional content, such as a nude patch, can be downloaded for those seeking more engagement.
“The well-implemented fast-forwarding mechanics allow easy skipping of common elements that might repeat.”
“Not much gameplay; you just press to progress, and decisions are essential.”
“This time, however, it adds more in terms of design than gameplay itself.”
“As gameplay goes, club life is a choice-based visual novel, where the player's decisions will reflect on several outcomes. Some paths will be closed, as well as dating scenarios, but others might open, all based on your options.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers reasonable replayability due to multiple endings and different character interactions, but many players find that the experience becomes repetitive after a few playthroughs. While the presence of three girls and six possible outcomes encourages exploration, the similarities in scenes and the ability to quickly trigger endings diminish long-term engagement.
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“Reasonable replayability, thanks to the multiple endings.”
“With 6 possible outcomes, one might think that this will have good replay value.”
“There are three girls/clubs but only two can be chosen each time, so it feels a little bit like forced replayability if you want to see/complete all, as all girls have different interactions with each other.”
“It adds replayability, but you get a lot of the same scenes with very few differences, so you have to read again or skip one girl's scenes while trying to go for the one you missed the first time.”
“+ reasonable replayability, thanks to the multiple endings.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through the complex relationships and personal struggles of the characters, particularly Sean and Janet, whose childhood story adds depth to their potential connection. The game features a range of emotional expressions, enhancing character interactions and player engagement, while also exploring themes of emotional baggage and personal growth. Overall, it combines romance with emotional twists, creating a compelling narrative experience.
“Swimming team’s most dedicated swimmer, Janet, will bring an emotional childhood story into the present life of Sean, but is it enough for him to fall for her?”
“An emotional and active dating romance with twists and a tenacious plot, mixed with lovely girls.”
“Sean himself has some emotional baggage, which he can either work through or keep adding to.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily driven by the character Kylie, whose lively personality and witty dialogues add significant comedic value, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. The inclusion of funny scenes and unique routes for Kylie enhances the overall comedic experience, making her a standout character in terms of humor.
“But it's Kylie that adds a lot of humor and energy to the story, and she even spices up the other two girls when you take their path with hers.”
“Oh, and this game has some funny scenes.”
“Some dialogues (most with Kylie) made me laugh for real.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in "club life" is visually appealing, featuring cartoonish designs reminiscent of "beach bounce," with special cutscenes showcasing key moments through unique character art. However, the game lacks depth in character development and relationship building, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.
“Special cutscenes have dedicated character designs usually representing key moments in the game, with beautiful and exceptional dedicated designs.”
“Visually, club life uses similar character designs from beach bounce, with resembling art direction and body expressions in a western cartoonish style, but maintaining the adult traces included.”
“No competent character development or relationship building.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its cohesive art direction, where the backgrounds seamlessly blend with character designs, creating an immersive and engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
“The backgrounds create the perfect atmosphere for the entire game, maintaining a consistent art direction and style that ensures a harmonious blend between character renders and the active locations within the game.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The sound design complements the visuals beautifully, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making the experience truly unforgettable.”
