Growing Up: Life of the ’90s

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"Growing Up: Life of the '90s" is a single-player Simulation game with a good plot, splendid game mechanics, pretty visuals, and great music. Embark on a nostalgic journey through the '90s, experiencing your life from toddler to adulthood. Immerse yourself in this story of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a surprisingly complex gameplay loop with diverse characters and engaging storylines.
Beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and immersive.
The game is addictive and offers high replayability, with multiple endings and character interactions that keep players engaged.

The save feature is unreliable, with many players unable to load their progress or connect to Google Play for achievements.
After a few playthroughs, the game can become repetitive, with limited character interactions and storylines that feel similar.
Some players have experienced crashes and bugs, particularly with the brain map feature, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop that encourages players to keep playing, with a mix of engaging mechanics and charming graphics. While some players find the gameplay repetitive over time, the variety of skills, mini-games, and compelling writing contribute to high replayability. Overall, the game offers a straightforward and enjoyable experience, though minor bugs and a desire for more character customization have been noted.
- “It has a gameplay loop that keeps you wanting to play 'one more turn' until you realize you've lost an hour.”
- “I've really enjoyed the game - it's got great graphics, a nice amount of gameplay variety, well-written characters, and a surprisingly good soundtrack for a mobile game.”
- “It has genuinely interesting gameplay that keeps you both interested and engaged.”
- “The parents seem to be game mechanic tools rather than actual characters, but I guess that's to be expected.”
- “There's many skills and activities to grow your character, yet the main gameplay may become repetitive.”
- “Runs okay with no issue, but gameplay-wise it gets repetitive like others have said.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
12%
The game's story is praised for its engaging writing and diverse character arcs, providing a nostalgic and enjoyable experience, though it can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs. While the narrative offers some randomness for replayability, many players desire more depth and interaction, particularly in romantic storylines. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong point, making it a solid choice for those who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay, despite some limitations in character variety and story length.
- “I love this game so much, the art style and story writing is phenomenal.”
- “I really love the concept of the game and the storytelling is fantastic.”
- “Lots of replay value and almost all the characters have a cool story arc!”
- “The game can get addicting, but once you've gone through each character's story, it can get boring and repetitive.”
- “There is some interaction and story, but the game is mostly about raising stats and skills, so don't go in expecting a complete visual novel.”
- “The story has too much randomness in it; I know it's for replayability, but the character is locked due to the randomness and the story is quite short.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
26%
16%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful and nostalgic quality, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating soundtrack that complements the stunning graphics and engaging story. Players appreciate how the music evokes a sense of joy and relaxation, making the gameplay feel wholesome and immersive. Many have expressed their love for the soundtrack, even going so far as to purchase it separately, highlighting its significance to the game's appeal.
- “First of all, it's a beautiful game with a great soundtrack.”
- “The music and art bring the whole 90s vibe together.”
- “Loving this game so far - beautiful music, enough complexity to keep me engaged, but also simple enough to feel really relaxing... just been a beautiful experience playing so far.”
- “The music also brings me to another joy.”
- “This game is so cute ☺️ easy to play and makes you think about your choices plus the music and background noises makes it relaxing.”
- “Bought the soundtrack too.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
Overall, the game offers a high level of replayability, with many players appreciating the random elements and character arcs that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some users noted that the limited number of companions and the short story can lead to repetitive experiences over time. Despite these concerns, the engaging gameplay mechanics and enjoyable art and sound design contribute to its overall replay value.
- “I like that there are some random factors (for better replayability), but also strategy for choosing activities and learning skills.”
- “Lovely artwork, well developed game mechanics, surprisingly immersive and with plenty of replay value.”
- “High replayability value, very nice all around.”
- “My only thing is there's few companions, so after a few replays it's exactly the same - would have liked more randomness and companion stories for replay value.”
- “The story has too much randomness in it; I know it's for replayability, but the character is locked due to the randomness and the story is quite short.”
- “I do like how one of them is your last character, but it also sucks seeing your last character become kind of a jerk to their kid (depending). All in all, it's an okay time killer with replayability if only for the small changes.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and adorable art style, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of high-quality visuals, well-developed game mechanics, and a nostalgic soundtrack, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Despite minor bugs, the graphics remain a standout feature, elevating the game's appeal.
- “It has beautiful graphics and super cool songs playing in the background.”
- “I've really enjoyed the game - it's got great graphics, a nice amount of gameplay variety, well-written characters and a surprisingly good soundtrack for a mobile game.”
- “The soundtrack is beautiful, the art style is beautiful, the stories are beautiful!”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its depth and intuitive storytelling, featuring well-developed, endearing characters and heartfelt plots. Players appreciate the wholesome nature of the game, which balances excitement with a sense of warmth, making it a rewarding experience that resonates on an emotional level. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke genuine feelings while providing enjoyable gameplay.
- “This is the Stardew Valley of visual novels - it's enjoyable, emotional, and really crafted well by a team that loves the game they made.”
- “The characters are all well fleshed out, down to earth, and endearing, and the plots are thoroughly heartfelt!”
- “The relationships in your character's life are well developed and heartwarming.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, particularly with Play Store login and minor bugs and glitches. Players have experienced significant freezing, especially during specific activities like studying psychology, which can lead to losing progress. Overall, while the game is creative, these stability problems detract from the experience.
- “It seems there's a problem with Play Store login, as we can't log into our account, and there are some minor bugs and glitches.”
- “However, when my character goes to high school and studies psychology, the game freezes and I have to start over again.”
- “Very creative game, but I have been experiencing slight glitches throughout.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads and in-game purchases, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “I loved that there are no ads or in-game purchases.”
- “There are absolutely no ads.”
- “The game features no microtransactions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express a desire for a post-playthrough option to skip grinding, suggesting a mode focused solely on relationships or visual novel elements, potentially allowing players to repeat stat choices from their initial playthrough.
- “I definitely think there should be an option after the first playthrough to just skip the grinding and only do a relationship-focused or visual novel mode, perhaps repeating the stat choices from the previous playthrough or something.”

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