Girls' civilization
- January 5, 2020
- Moondolino
- 6h median play time
"Girls' Civilization" is a strategy simulation game where players build and manage their own civilization with anthropomorphic female leaders. Construct and upgrade various buildings, manage resources, and expand your territory through diplomacy or warfare. The game features colorful graphics and anime-inspired character designs, offering a unique twist on traditional civilization-building games.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with interesting mechanics like customizable armies and a tech tree that evolves from swords to tanks.
- Players enjoy the fun of commanding armies and engaging in battles, with some praising the character interactions and dialogue.
- The game features decent graphics and a variety of combat options, making it entertaining despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and a confusing UI, making it feel unfinished and more like an early access title.
- Many players find it difficult to distinguish between their troops and enemies during battles, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The translation and dialogue quality are poor, with frequent typos and awkward phrasing that detracts from the overall experience.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of *Girls' Civilization* revolves around Iwinya, a robot tasked with uncovering her mysterious mission after being remanufactured by her captain, Krosa. While the narrative features intriguing character interactions and a unique setting, it suffers from overly long and unengaging NPC dialogues, a vague quest system, and some bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, players find potential in the story, though it currently feels short and somewhat disorganized.
“Great characters, great story.”
“First you have a pretty cool story intro with a nice setting about robot girls and a mysterious world.”
“Also, getting accused as a warmonger by the temple administrator is awesome in a mysterious way. The story is great; the battles start a bit slow but get amazing as the game progresses.”
“The story is told through overly long conversations between NPCs that aren't interesting at all.”
“Quest systems are also buggy; for me, my first playthrough, the main story just... ended.”
“Turns out this was just me misunderstanding how the quest system works, aided by how vague it is.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is marked by a mix of potential and issues, including bugs, a messy user interface, and unbalanced AI, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Players engage in a quest to befriend four nations and collect mechanical allies, but the gameplay is hindered by various problems that need addressing. Despite these challenges, there is a sense of promise in the game's mechanics and story.
“Iwinya and Krosa will have to make friends with the four nations, as they collect their mechanical comrades and discover why they have been called upon.”
“This game has a lot of potential really, despite the buggy story scenes, the messy UI, and funny movements/animations.”
“This game has a lot of potential really, despite the buggy story scenes, the messy UI, and unbalanced AI/gameplay.”
“First, solve some problems that affect the gameplay.”
“And there might be more, but this is as far as I've run into in my 1 hour of gameplay.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including glitches in physics, a confusing quest system, and unbalanced gameplay. While it shows potential and offers enjoyable gameplay elements, significant polishing is needed to address its current instability. Overall, many users advise against purchasing it in its current state due to these persistent problems.
“This game is a buggy mess, and it looks like an asset-flip fest — however, it has its merits.”
“Quest systems are also buggy; for me, my first playthrough, the main story just... ended.”
“Very buggy and confusing.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as great and decent, while others criticized them for being creamy and blurry. Overall, the visuals are functional, but opinions vary significantly on their quality.
“Great graphics.”
“Decent graphics.”
“The visuals work well.”
“Creamy and blurry graphics.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience.
“This game feels like a stupid cash grab.”
“The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't believe how much they want you to spend just to enjoy the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While some users question the game's value at £20, many agree that it offers a significant amount of replayability, making it worth considering for those seeking extended gameplay.
“The game offers a lot of replayability, making it worth exploring multiple times.”
“There are so many different paths and choices that each playthrough feels unique.”
“With various modes and challenges, the replayability keeps me coming back for more.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify the time spent on it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really diminishes the replay value.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game effectively leverages the strengths of various AI chips, enabling tailored optimizations that enhance specific playstyles.
“Playing on the strengths of each AI chip can really allow for some nice optimizations for specific playstyles.”
“The game offers a variety of optimization options that cater to different strategies, making each playthrough unique.”
“I love how the optimization mechanics encourage experimentation and creativity in building my character.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its amusing animations and quirky character movements, although it is somewhat overshadowed by issues like a buggy story and unbalanced gameplay. Overall, while the comedic elements show promise, they are not enough to fully compensate for the game's technical shortcomings.
“This game has a lot of potential, really! Despite the buggy story scenes and messy UI, the funny movements and animations add a unique charm.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with hilarious dialogue and unexpected situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with quirky characters and absurd scenarios that make every playthrough entertaining.”