Graduated
- May 19, 2023
- Love7
Get on Steam"Graduated" is a life simulation game where players leave behind their city jobs to start anew in a peaceful seaside town. Players can choose from various occupations, such as farming or fishing, and build a new life with friends. The game emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's health and pursuing dreams while earning a living in a complex and beautiful world.
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Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and a well-made aesthetic.
- It offers unique and interesting gameplay mechanics, including fishing, farming, and character customization.
- The game has great potential and can be enjoyable for players who understand the original language.
- The English translation is poorly executed, making it difficult to understand the game's narrative and instructions.
- The game is unfinished, with many parts not translated at all, leading to confusion and frustration for English-speaking players.
- There are technical issues, such as crashing after the intro and disappearing text, which hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as unique and interesting, showcasing several good ideas, though it is still in early access. Reviewers note that there are no mechanical issues, suggesting a solid foundation worth monitoring as the game develops.
“Extremely interesting, unique gameplay that's worth keeping an eye on.”
“A lot of good ideas here in this game and even the gameplay mechanics aren't too bad.”
“I'm going to be generous since this game is still in early access and there's nothing mechanically wrong with it.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story suffers from significant translation issues, with numerous terms and items inaccurately labeled or inconsistently translated, such as "layer" for "lobby" and "psychic experience" versus "soul." Additionally, some quest objectives remain untranslated, creating barriers for players who do not read Chinese. Overall, these localization problems detract from the narrative experience.
“The game features numerous translation errors, such as 'layer' instead of 'lobby' for the apartment elevator, and the '生计' quest translated to 'biometrics'. Additionally, terms like 'rat cursor' instead of 'mouse cursor' and inconsistent use of 'psychic experience' and 'soul' create confusion. Some items, like the potato, are mislabeled as 'potato seeds', and a 'pouring kettle' is used instead of a 'watering can'. There are still parts of the game that are not translated at all, including quest objectives, making it challenging for players who cannot read Chinese.”
“Translation issues abound in the game, with terms like 'layer' used instead of 'lobby' for the apartment elevator and the '生计' quest incorrectly translated to 'biometrics'. The inconsistency in terminology, such as 'rat cursor' for 'mouse cursor' and the mixed use of 'psychic experience' and 'soul', detracts from the experience. Furthermore, items are mislabeled, like the potato being called 'potato seeds', and a 'pouring kettle' is referred to instead of a 'watering can'. Many parts of the game remain untranslated, including quest objectives, which poses a significant barrier for non-Chinese speakers.”
“The game suffers from significant translation errors, including the use of 'layer' instead of 'lobby' for the apartment elevator and the '生计' quest being translated as 'biometrics'. There are also inconsistencies in terminology, such as 'rat cursor' instead of 'mouse cursor' and the confusing use of 'psychic experience' and 'soul'. Additionally, items are mislabeled, with a potato referred to as 'potato seeds' and a 'pouring kettle' instead of a 'watering can'. Many parts of the game are still not translated, including quest objectives, which can be frustrating for players who do not read Chinese.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming and well-crafted graphics that are widely appreciated by players. However, there are significant concerns regarding the language accessibility, making it difficult to play in English.
“The game has really cute graphics and it looks quite well made.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is likened to the absurdity found in YouTube videos that translate songs multiple times between languages, resulting in a comically distorted outcome. This approach to humor is appreciated for its unexpected and entertaining nature.
“It's like those videos on YouTube where they translate songs 20 times back and forth between languages, and you get a monstrosity that's hilarious.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is likened to a humorous and distorted version of songs, reminiscent of YouTube videos that translate tracks multiple times between languages, resulting in a comically altered final product.
“It's like those videos on YouTube where they translate songs 20 times back and forth between languages, and you get a monstrosity that's hilarious.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be immersive, although it is often criticized for its lack of instruction and repetitive daily tasks.
“The complete lack of instruction and the very grindy dailies detract from the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke a strong sense of coziness, contributing to an overall emotional warmth and engagement.
“Very interesting game, made me feel very cozy.”
