College Craze

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College Craze is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Pretty Ink and was released on August 3, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

College Craze invites you to navigate life as a female freshman in the vibrant college town of Sugardale. Balance academics, work, and social life while building relationships with diverse characters, revealing town secrets, and making choices that shape your unique story. Customize your character and experience dynamic consequences that impact your path.

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Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

story27 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a strong female protagonist and offers a unique perspective in the adult visual novel genre, which is often male-dominated.
Players appreciate the engaging storyline and the significant impact of choices, leading to high replayability and varied outcomes.
The art style and character designs are praised for their charm, and the writing is noted for being well-crafted and immersive.

The game is currently in early access with limited content, leading to frustrations about the lack of updates and the feeling that it may be abandoned.
Customization options for the main character are limited, which detracts from the player's ability to create a more personalized experience.
Some players feel that the game leans too heavily on adult content at the expense of deeper storytelling, leading to a perception of it being more of a 'smut' game than a narrative-driven experience.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative, strong character development, and meaningful choices that impact the plot. While some feel the story is underdeveloped or lacks direction, others appreciate its depth and potential, particularly highlighting the unique perspective of the female gaze. Overall, players are excited about the story's progression and are eager for future updates to see how the narrative unfolds.
- “The storytelling was fantastic.”
- “The story is engaging and allows you to make most of the important decisions.”
- “The story is so interesting and I can't wait for the next chapter!”
- “Now, let's not forget the story - or should I say, the lack of one.”
- “The plot is thinner than ice on a spring lake and about as stable.”
- “It's got a myriad of plot threads dangled in front of you, but it feels like they're there to distract from the fact that the game can't decide whether it's a 'go to college' simulator or a choose-your-own-adventure style game.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and beautiful backgrounds, while others find certain aspects, like character models and skin tone representation, lacking. Many commend the passion behind the artwork, noting its revolutionary approach in the dating sim genre, though some wish for more customization options. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant part of the experience, contributing positively to the storytelling despite some minor criticisms.
- “I really liked the art style.”
- “The art style is beautiful, the story has me hooked.”
- “I absolutely love the artwork in this game.”
- “Personally, I don't love the art style.”
- “As for the characters you interact with, they're as two-dimensional as the game's graphics.”
- “The art style did make me feel worried at first, but I got used to it.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple outcomes and character interactions, allowing players to experience different scenes based on their choices. Users highlight that every decision impacts the narrative, creating a compelling reason to replay, especially in the context of dating simulations. Overall, the variety of paths and outcomes enhances the game's replay value considerably.
- “This seems to create many different outcomes and scenes for your character to experience, therefore it has great replay value.”
- “The replayability is insane because every choice matters, and there are so many scenes you can only access by playing your cards just right, even over stretches of days.”
- “But for a visual novel, this has some serious replayability. By the end of chapter 1 (aka the demo), I had one character actively flirting with a character that my other character never even met.”
- “I can already tell that it has big replay value, and I always look for that in dating games.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the scenes effectively and enhancing the overall experience. However, some players prefer to mute the in-game music in favor of their own, indicating a potential mismatch in style for certain users. Overall, while the music complements the art and story, personal preferences may lead to varied experiences.
- “The music fits the scenes you're currently in.”
- “Enjoying the story, the art is awesome, and so is the music.”
- “Everything is the same (characters, places, background music, etc.), just with a new story in the form of a sequel.”
- “I didn't find it annoying, but I'm playing my own music, and the dissonance from contrasting styles, keys, and notes wasn't something I wanted to endure.”
- “I turned the in-game music down, so I can't really speak to that.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by intelligent and witty writing, blending emotional moments with a balanced dose of comedy. Players can expect hours of engaging content filled with numerous funny instances, including a significant amount of NSFW material.
- “Not to mention that the writing is intelligent and funny, sometimes emotional.”
- “It is balanced with humor.”
- “There are a lot of funny moments.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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- “I've encountered more game-breaking glitches than I can count, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “The constant crashes and freezes have turned what should be an enjoyable game into a frustrating ordeal.”
- “I've faced so many stability issues that it feels like I'm playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics and poor character interactions, particularly with the female protagonist, leading to a lack of engagement for some players. The dialogue is deemed pointless, contributing to an overall negative experience that prompted quick abandonment of the game.
- “Moving onto the game mechanics, it's more frustrating than trying to chase your tail while on an ice patch.”
- “The female character has bad mechanics; it's frustrating how difficult it is to connect the gameplay to the mouse. The pointless lines of dialogue about art and science just add to the annoyance. I lost interest right from the beginning, and after less than 10 minutes, the mechanics were annoying enough for me to quit. It's not my style, but you can try it since it's free, so you won't even have to wait for a refund.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its intelligent and humorous writing, which resonates with players, although some express concerns about potential shifts towards overly political themes. Overall, the narrative evokes genuine feelings, making players feel engaged in a more profound experience.
- “Not to mention that the writing is intelligent, funny, and sometimes emotional.”