Idle Vampire: Twilight School

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"Idle Vampire: Twilight School" is a casual game that allows you to manage a vampire school and build your wealth. The game boasts phenomenal visuals, but is hindered by excessive advertisements and frequent bugs. Your goal is to become the richest lord or lady in this idle game, expanding and improving your school to increase your income.

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Play Modes

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

Idle Vampire: Twilight School screenshot

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

monetization181 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a charming vampire theme that many players enjoy.
Players appreciate the optional ads that provide rewards without being intrusive.
The gameplay is engaging and offers a satisfying idle experience, allowing players to progress without constant attention.

The game is criticized for being too short, with only two schools available, leading to a lack of content after a few days of play.
Many players report bugs, such as shops not generating income and issues with the match-3 mini-game.
There is a lack of customer support and no cloud save feature, making it difficult for players to recover progress after device changes.

monetization
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being ad-heavy, with many players feeling that the cost to remove ads is excessively high, often leading to frustration. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the frequency of ads intrusive and detrimental to gameplay, especially when they encounter issues with ad loading or functionality. Overall, the game offers a mix of optional ads and paid features, but many players feel that the balance leans too heavily towards monetization at the expense of enjoyment.
- “It does some things really well, I am glad there is an option for no ads with a one-time payment, which wasn't too high.”
- “You can buy the no ads option to support the devs, which I highly recommend.”
- “Paid for the no ads and it was 100% worth it.”
- “Insane and borderline impossible with ads, but absolutely not worth spending the extortionate fee to remove ads, especially as some formerly free options now cost gems.”
- “Progress slams to a halt and you're watching ads every 30 seconds for minimal rewards or spend $12 to remove ads... I realize they have to make money but I'm not spending $12 on a game I beat in 6 hours or less.”
- “The only thing I don't like is all the ads, and it costs $10 not to have to watch them.”
graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and overall aesthetic appeal, with many players appreciating the art style and smooth visuals. While some users noted minor issues such as a lack of zoom functionality and repetitive elements, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its charm and appeal.
- “Absolutely amazing game with good graphics and gameplay.”
- “I love the graphics, artwork, all the things you can upgrade, the mini games.”
- “Amazing graphics, easy to understand and play and there's a lot to do!”
- “It's a bad version of adventure games, basically, because the use of the graphical space does not make the game any more fun.”
- “When I start a game and the graphics seem okay but the font doesn't match, and the translation to English is a bit rough, that's my cue to uninstall.”
- “The graphics are cute, but there isn't anything blowing my mind away.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storytelling is generally perceived as lacking, with many players expressing disappointment over the minimal narrative content and the absence of quests, particularly in later levels. While some users appreciate the game's premise and graphics, they highlight numerous bugs and gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with mission completion and progression. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement.
- “The graphics are great and I love the storyline.”
- “So fun and the story is great.”
- “Great story.”
- “The game overall has very little by way of storytelling.”
- “Not much storytelling going on.”
- “Good and enjoyable game but still have several bugs (like the library doesn't give profit, can't enter the minigame) and need to develop the in-game story.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates. Many players have experienced issues such as the game restarting levels, difficulty in reporting bugs, and graphical problems that hinder gameplay. While the game is enjoyable, these stability issues have led to frustration and a downgrade in ratings.
- “Great till it started freezing; every time I open the game now, it freezes and has a force stop prompt.”
- “The game is really good... it curbs my boredom... it has some bugs/glitches... whenever I click on any weapon to read the description, it shows behind the gems and coins, so it can't be read... there is no way I can report bugs in-game... not even from the settings option panel.”
- “Was enjoying the game, but after the last update, now it freezes on the loading screen.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as smooth and enjoyable, featuring charming graphics and simple mechanics that make it accessible and fun. However, many users note that it lacks originality, with gameplay elements being similar to other idle school/tycoon games, and some express concerns about balance issues and the potential for repetitive content. Overall, while the game is addictive and visually appealing, it suffers from a lack of innovation and some gameplay inconsistencies.
- “It's such a nice peaceful game, graphics are nice, gameplay smooth, not overly complex like some games but lots of fun elements to it.”
- “Great game, I got it because of the art style and stuck around because of the mechanics of the game.”
- “Fun to play, charming graphics and simple gameplay make for an easy and enjoyable experience.”
- “On the 3rd school, the random event for ancestry gives only 50 crystals when the other 2 school events give 75, which is disappointing. Also, buying the offline manager is a complete waste of money; 2 minutes of gameplay will yield more coins than 10 hours offline.”
- “There are only two stages, and the gameplay is pretty simple.”
- “There's not one single original mechanic in this game, so my assumption is they'll take your money and never release new content like the other games it's copying.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its gothy touch and overall quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive and identical to previous titles from the same developer. Several users noted that the game feels like a reskin of "Idle Magic School," with the same music and themes, leading to a lack of originality. Additionally, there are reports of bugs affecting music playback, but these can be resolved through settings adjustments.
- “Nice graphics, music has a gothy touch to it, fun so far.”
- “Decent enough game with good music and graphics.”
- “Great game, but maybe use a different music than the magic idle school.”
- “Down to your quest guide having the same name, and even the music is the same.”
- “If you have played Idle Magic School, it's the exact same layout, music, everything.”
- “Literally just a reskin of the wizard school game; you didn't even change the intro music.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it fun and not overly tedious, others feel that progression can become frustratingly slow, especially when significant coin requirements hinder advancement. The game is noted for its faster progression compared to its predecessor, but some users still encounter moments where grinding becomes necessary and can feel excessive.
- “It's fun, entertaining, and not too grindy.”
- “My only wish is that the matching game you unlock was longer: I completed it late into the 2nd school, and it feels extremely hard to progress now as the 3rd school requires lots of coins that I can't earn through the matching game, making the leveling feel almost tedious.”
- “Good for the spooky inclined, but there are some large leaps in payment that can get tedious.”
- “It helps that most of the game elements I have come across can be acquired by grinding.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful take on a fake leaderboard and its amusing similarities to 'Idle Magic School,' with players finding the vampire-themed version even more enjoyable. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and funny, contributing to a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “The tournament is also funny because it's a fake leaderboard.”
- “This is exactly the same game as 'Idle Magic School', just a vampire version... lol.. 🤣🤣🤣 What I find so funny is that I actually prefer this version (aesthetically speaking) of 'Idle Magic School'.”
- “It's entertaining and funny.”