Dr. Cares: Family Practice

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Which is most important - the family you're born with, or the family you choose?

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features an innovative choice system that significantly impacts the story, providing multiple endings and enhancing engagement.
Character development is notably strong, with well-written narratives that evoke strong emotions and encourage replayability.
The animation and graphics are well-executed, creating a visually appealing experience that complements the gameplay.

Players cannot replay levels to change their choices, which can be frustrating and requires starting the game over to explore different outcomes.
The daily challenge and pet management systems feel unnecessary and detract from the core gameplay experience.
Some players found the story pacing slow and certain character behaviors irritating, leading to moments of boredom.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
8%
The story in the latest Dr. Cares game features a choice-driven narrative that enhances engagement, allowing players to explore various outcomes, including a defined best ending for achievements. While some players found the character arcs, particularly Amy's relationship with her mother, compelling and worthy of replay, others criticized the pacing and filler content, leading to mixed feelings about the overall narrative experience. Despite its innovative approach, the story's execution left some players bored and dissatisfied, impacting their willingness to continue with the series.
- “The story of Amy and her rough relationship with her mother is interesting and left me with strong thoughts on what I felt was right.”
- “The choices and story routes are truly creative ideas.”
- “After I finished the game, I was pleased with how each story arc resolved.”
- “But the characters are not well proportioned, and the story didn't hook me at all; at one point, I got super bored and frustrated.”
- “The game is better without it; I wish I could get my money back because the story just doesn't get better, and in my opinion, it's not even worth buying.”
- “I'm not buying the upcoming Dr. Cares game because it feels like the developers ran out of ideas for the story and graphic design.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have been widely criticized for being weak and disappointing, especially in comparison to the expectations set by the main screen. Many users feel that the developers have fallen short in both storytelling and graphic design, leading to a lack of interest in future releases.
- “The graphics are so weak; I had an expectation that it would be good if you look at the main screen.”
- “I'm not buying the upcoming Dr. Cares because it's like the game developers ran out of a story and graphic design.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the gameplay is solid and reliable, contributing significantly to the overall quality of the game.
- “All this on top of the tried and true gameplay makes quite a good game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with both the main character, Amy, and the side characters, including villains, receiving significant depth and complexity. Reviewers note that this level of character development surpasses most titles in the genre, only rivaled by the Heart's Medicine series.
- “The character development for Amy and the side characters, even the more villainous ones, is a step up from anything I've seen in the genre, except in the Heart's Medicine games. The dynamic locations are second only to the fabulous games.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to connect deeply with both the main and side characters, making every interaction feel meaningful.”
- “I was genuinely impressed by how the characters evolved throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations adding layers to the overall narrative.”