Gakuen Club

About

Gakuen Club is a single player action game with romance and drama themes. It was developed by OperaHouse Corporation and was released on May 9, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Gakuen Club" is a Japanese visual novel game that follows the story of the protagonist, who transfers to a new school and joins the school's drama club. The game features multiple character routes, each with their own unique stories and romance options. Players will make choices throughout the game that will affect the outcome of the story and their relationships with the other characters. The game is fully voiced in Japanese and features beautiful illustrations.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art and voice acting are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
Each love interest has a unique story, providing varied experiences across different routes.
The game offers a light and entertaining narrative, making it a pleasant break from heavier otome games.

The plot is formulaic and predictable, with many routes following a similar pattern that lacks depth.
There are very few choices available, which can make the gameplay feel more like reading a novel than an interactive experience.
The game is considered overpriced for the amount of content and replayability it offers.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The story is described as a mix of enjoyable and predictable elements, featuring a simple plot with six love interests, each having their own backstory. While some players appreciate the character development and voice acting, many find the narrative to be clichéd and repetitive, often mirroring typical shojo tropes. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience, but its lack of depth and interactivity may leave some players wanting more.
- “The arts, music, and story are all good.”
- “There are 6 love interests and each of them has his own story.”
- “I personally loved this one and enjoyed the storylines and characters across the board.”
- “The story is so simple and cliché.”
- “The storyline for each route pretty much goes: guy meets girl > girl is curious about guy > girl watches (stalks) him while she should be working > girl finds out guy has a problem > girl tries to help guy > guy ends up liking girl because she's worried about him.”
- “Every route repeats the same story pattern, and the story is so plain that you can see this kind of story in every shojo manga or soap opera.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with good background scores and clear voice acting, though some players find it repetitive and occasionally mismatched with the scene's mood. While the overall quality is appreciated, there are concerns about the music's uniqueness and its contribution to the game's value relative to its price.
- “The arts, music, and story are all good.”
- “The CGs, sprites, and backgrounds are all lovely, and so is the background music.”
- “Background music is well done, and the voice actors were clear and articulate, though at times it seems like there was a slight echo to them.”
- “Repetitive music, nothing special even for Renji's route where he played several piano pieces.”
- “It's a nice game, but it's full of tropes and it's too expensive in my opinion for what you get. The amount of money spent on voice acting, art, and music aside, the story doesn't feel interactive enough even with six romance options to justify the steep price tag.”
- “Background music is well done and the voice actors were clear and articulate, though at times it seems like there was a slight echo to them.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful art style and stunning visuals, contributing to an overall impressive aesthetic experience. Many players express high expectations based on the publisher's previous titles, highlighting the game's graphical quality as a standout feature.
- “The art style is really pretty and the voice acting is amazing.”
- “Pretty visuals.”
- “The graphics are so goddamn awesome.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for feeling overly guided, with players feeling that the game makes too many decisions for them. Additionally, the absence of a skip button is seen as a drawback, potentially extending gameplay without adding value, leading to a mixed reception regarding its worth at the $30 price point. Overall, the game mechanics received an average rating of 3/5.
- “Game mechanics 3/5”
- “It's like the game is deciding half of the gameplay for us.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I don't really think this game is worth $30.”
- “I guess the lack of a skip button could make the gameplay a little longer, but that's not really a good thing.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth of the character, noting that the developers effectively crafted her as a pivotal emotional anchor for the group, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “I actually didn't mind since this time around I felt the devs did a great job of making her an emotional touchstone and the rocky foundation of the group.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviewers express a desire for deeper character development, emphasizing the need for more engaging plots that allow characters to connect meaningfully, rather than relying on simplistic or clichéd interactions, such as a love interest developing from a single question.
- “We need more plots that have character development, where the girl gets to know him through a more interesting storyline rather than just falling in love with her because she asks, 'Are you alright?'”
- “We need more plots that have character development, where the girl gets to know him through a more interesting plot and not just falling in love with the girl because she asks, 'Are you alright?'”