Growing Up: Life of the ’90s

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Growing Up: Life of the ’90s is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Growing Up: Life of the ’90s is a single-player simulation game that takes you on a nostalgic journey from toddler to adulthood. Featuring a captivating plot, beautiful game mechanics, and good graphics, it immerses players in the story of their life during the ’90s. The ingenious music further enhances this heartfelt experience.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a variety of characters and storylines, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.
The gameplay is addictive and provides a satisfying experience without intrusive in-app purchases.

The game is relatively short, ending after high school, which leaves players wanting more content and life stages.
There are significant issues with bugs, including problems with Google Play login and save/load functionality.
Repetitive gameplay can occur after multiple playthroughs, as players often encounter the same characters and scenarios.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop that encourages players to keep playing, complemented by beautiful graphics and a compelling soundtrack. While the mechanics are well-developed and offer a variety of engaging activities, some users noted that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game provides a satisfying experience with high replay value, despite minor bugs and a desire for more character customization options.
- “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.”
- “Lovely artwork, well-developed game mechanics, surprisingly immersive, and with plenty of replay value.”
- “The parents seem to be game mechanic tools rather than actual characters, but I guess that's to be expected.”
- “Runs okay with no issue, gameplay-wise it gets repetitive like others have said.”
- “There's many skills and activities to grow your character, yet the main gameplay may become repetitive.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging writing, diverse character arcs, and nostalgic visuals, making it a solid choice for a time-killer. However, players note that after multiple playthroughs, the storylines can become repetitive, and there is a desire for more varied interactions and deeper relationship elements. Overall, while the storytelling is enjoyable and offers replay value, some players wish for additional content and complexity in the narrative.
- “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.”
- “The game is fantastic with interesting storylines and a diverse set of characters.”
- “The game can get addicting, but once you've gone through each character's story, it can get boring and repetitive.”
- “Every storyline is basically a repeat.”
- “Would have given it 5 stars if it was cheaper; for that price, the game plot should be longer. Even with a new generation, all I am doing is actually repeating the game.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
44%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful and nostalgic soundtrack, which complements the stunning graphics and enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the music, describing it as relaxing and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's charm and replayability. Many users express their love for the soundtrack, highlighting its ability to evoke emotions and create a wholesome atmosphere.
- “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.”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players appreciating the engaging character arcs, random elements, and strategic choices that enhance the experience. While some users noted a lack of variety in companions and storylines after multiple playthroughs, the majority found the gameplay loop addictive and the overall value for the price to be excellent. The combination of beautiful art, compelling writing, and enjoyable mechanics contributes to its strong replay value.
- “Lots of replay value and almost all the characters have a cool story arc!”
- “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.”
- “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 skill building gets easier after you've played it once, and the replay value is definitely there.”
- “I do like how one of them is your last character but with that also it sucks seeing your last PC become kind of a jerk to their kid (depending), all in all okay time killer with replayability if only for the small changes.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, contributing to an immersive experience alongside a well-crafted soundtrack. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals, engaging storylines, and solid game mechanics, despite minor bugs that do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing its nostalgic and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Lovely artwork, well developed game mechanics, surprisingly immersive and with plenty of replay value.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring well-developed, endearing characters and heartfelt plots that resonate with players. Its wholesome nature, combined with a charming soundtrack and engaging gameplay, creates a fulfilling experience that emphasizes meaningful relationships and emotional connections. Overall, it is described as a thoughtfully crafted visual novel that balances emotional engagement with 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 exhibits stability issues, particularly with Play Store login and minor bugs, leading to occasional glitches. A significant concern is the freezing that occurs when characters attend high school, requiring players to restart. 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 of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and in-game purchases, which enhances the overall experience without interruptions or additional costs.
- “I loved that there are no ads or in-game purchases.”
- “There are no ads.”
- “There are 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, maybe repeating the stat choices from the previous playthrough or something.”

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Growing Up: Life of the ’90s is a casual simulation game.

Growing Up: Life of the ’90s is available on Phone and Tablet.

Growing Up: Life of the ’90s was developed by Littoral Games.

Growing Up: Life of the ’90s has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Growing Up: Life of the ’90s is a single player game.

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