Dr. Cares: Family Practice
- November 15, 2018
- GameHouse
Which is most important - the family you're born with, or the family you choose?
Reviews
- The game features an innovative choice system that significantly impacts the story, making it engaging and replayable.
- Character development is well-executed, with interesting storylines that evoke strong emotions and thoughts.
- The graphics and animations are well done, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- Players cannot replay levels to change their choices, requiring a full restart to explore different endings, which can be frustrating.
- The daily challenge and pet management systems feel unnecessary and detract from the core gameplay experience.
- Some players found the story to be slow or uninteresting at times, with certain characters' behaviors being irritating.
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in the latest Dr. Cares game is notable for its choice-driven narrative, allowing players to explore various outcomes and engage with the protagonist Amy's complex relationship with her mother. While many players found the branching plotlines and the potential for multiple endings refreshing and engaging, opinions were mixed, with some feeling that certain story arcs were underdeveloped or uninteresting. Overall, the game successfully combines elements of a time management game with a visual novel, though not all players were satisfied with the execution of the story.
“The latest game in the Dr. Cares series has an innovative new idea for this genre, a story affected by your choices.”
“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.”
“But the people is not in proportion, 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 because it's like the game developers ran out of a story and graphic design.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being weak and not meeting expectations, especially when compared to the main screen. Reviewers express disappointment, suggesting that the developers may have compromised on both story and graphic design quality.
“The graphics are so weak; I had high expectations based on the main screen.”
“I'm not buying the upcoming Dr. Cares game because it feels like the developers ran out of ideas for both the story and graphic design.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid foundation, combining familiar mechanics with new elements to create an enjoyable experience.
“All this on top of the tried and true gameplay makes for a great game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with both the main character, Amy, and the side characters, including villains, receiving significant depth and growth. Reviewers note that this level of character development surpasses most titles in the genre, only rivaled by the Heart's Medicine series. Additionally, the dynamic locations enhance the overall experience.
“The character development for both 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 depth and growth of the characters throughout the game are truly impressive, making each interaction feel meaningful and impactful.”
“I love how the game allows for character evolution, with choices that genuinely affect their arcs and relationships.”