Knowledge, or know Lady
- March 28, 2024
- 蒸汽满满工作室
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Knowledge or Know Lady," also known as "Ladies' School Prince," is a first-person, live interactive visual novel where you play as the sole male student in a women's university. Experience a romantic and humorous campus love journey with various heroines, such as a mysterious girl, gentle sweetheart, cool motorcycle girl, mature school doctor, playful international student, and proud senior sister. With diverse endings and innovative gameplay, your choices will determine your own campus legend.
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful cast of characters, with many players expressing admiration for the actresses.
- The gameplay is engaging with multiple routes and choices, allowing for replayability and exploration of different storylines.
- The humor and light-hearted tone of the game provide an entertaining experience, making it feel like an interactive drama.
- There are significant translation inconsistencies and grammatical errors in the English subtitles, which can lead to confusion.
- The lack of save options makes replaying routes tedious, as players must go through all choices again to see different outcomes.
- Some players found the acting to be cringey at times, particularly in the early scenes, detracting from the overall experience.
- story137 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally described as enjoyable but inconsistent, with many players noting its reliance on cliches and a lack of depth in character development. While some appreciate the engaging interactions and humor, others criticize the abrupt endings and disjointed narrative flow. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with charming characters, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more profound or coherent storyline.
“At the beginning, I didn’t expect anything special, but with each new episode, each meeting with the characters and adventures experienced with them, I became more and more immersed in this story.”
“The story is great and the acting of the girls is top notch, and their beauty level is off the charts.”
“Honestly, one of the best games I've played, the story was just perfect and really enjoyable.”
“It's a visual novel with a cliché story and poor transitions.”
“Fair warning - the story gets really disjointed at times and doesn't always flow smoothly from scene to scene.”
“The story is all over the place; it's a mess.”
- humor29 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to elicit genuine laughter, with many players enjoying the lighthearted and playful dialogue. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, particularly in translation, the overall consensus is that the game successfully balances silliness with romantic elements, making it an entertaining experience, especially when played with friends. The comedic moments, often involving quirky character interactions, contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“It was overall a funny and lovely game to play especially with friends.”
“Absolutely hilarious rom-com visual novel!”
“The game had me laughing the whole way and I'm barely into the stories.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this title is largely simple and predictable, with minimal variety and a heavy focus on visual storytelling rather than interactive mechanics. While some players appreciate the inclusion of quick-time events (QTEs) and inventory mechanics that enhance engagement and character development, many agree that the gameplay is not the main draw of the game. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience but lacks depth, making it more of a visual novel with limited gameplay elements.
“Worth a play, if only because of the unique gameplay and Korean story.”
“I like that there is an inventory mechanic in the game and how they provide hints on how to get them, which are crucial to further character's affection or unlock certain endings.”
“Awesome gameplay and a very cute and diverse cast!”
“There are few QTE actions in terms of gameplay variety, but that's about it.”
“The game's mechanics are as predictable as my existential dread at 3 a.m.”
“Nobody is playing this game for the gameplay.”
- emotional17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally described as heartwarming and wholesome, featuring charming characters that evoke positive emotions. While some players appreciate the light-hearted and playful nature of the story, others feel it lacks a deeply touching love narrative, which may affect its appeal to those seeking a more emotional experience. Overall, it offers a mix of uplifting moments and relatable themes, though the quality of the English translation detracts from the emotional impact for some players.
“I am deeply grateful to the creators and participants of this game for an unforgettable and touching experience.”
“Game starts as a kind of light-hearted high-school adventure, but as the story progresses and you get to know the main characters better, there are some well-grounded in reality moments and some story branches that are quite touching.”
“If you want to cry, love, and learn, this is the game for you. 10/10.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are highly praised for their quality, featuring beautiful visuals and impressive full-motion video that enhance the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the character designs and camera work, which contribute to the overall immersive atmosphere of the dating sim genre. While the game is narrative-driven, the visuals are a significant draw for the target demographic, making it stand out among typical low-quality offerings in the genre.
“Peak gameplay and mind-blowing graphics.”
“Expect really nice visuals, camera work, and acting along with a tiny bit of gameplay added on in this romance-based dating sim.”
“The entire game plays out like a visual novel with choices that branch out into different outcomes, but instead of visuals/graphics, the game is entirely full-motion video (FMV).”
“Most dating sims on Steam are very low quality, and I don't like reading through pages of text with mediocre visuals added on, so it's nice to experience a game in the genre where you can tell a lot of work was put into it.”
“But then again, we all know this genre targets a specific type of demographic, and those players care about eye candy more than anything else.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its branching storylines and multiple character paths, encouraging players to explore different choices for varied outcomes. While some users noted a relatively short single playthrough experience, the potential for unlocking better endings and engaging with different characters enhances its replay value. Many players found the interactions enjoyable enough to recommend the game despite its limitations in single-session content.
“Replayability: different choices branch out to different outcomes, which is clear in a branching tree menu they provide for the story.”
“There is great replayability as sometimes to unlock better choices or the best ending for one particular woman, you have to explore other paths.”
“I found the game to be relatively short and with very limited replayability. Even though it was a one-time experience, I got my money's worth and enjoyed the presented interactions.”
“It's good for replayability but terrible for a single playthrough.”
“Despite pursuing my favorite girl and ending a bit earlier, the game encourages replayability as there are other girls to take interest in.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is described as underwhelming, lacking the exceptional quality found in similar titles like 'Love is All Around.' While it occasionally adds excitement, it often feels repetitive and plain, with some cheesy montages that detract from the overall experience.
“Background music sounds fun but is too little and too repetitive.”
“The soundtrack sometimes brings excitement but at other times feels plain.”
“A well-chosen soundtrack can contribute up to 50% of the game's excitement.”
“There are sometimes some cheesy montages of the girl you're with being twee and smiling and frolicking to music in slow motion, playing with a sparkler or whatever because it's a 'fun' date.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the depth gained through exploration, some characters, particularly the foreign girl Nico, lack sufficient screen time and growth. The storytelling takes precedence over character arcs, leading to some love interests feeling less genuine and satisfying, especially compared to other titles known for their robust character development. Overall, the game may leave players wanting more nuanced and impactful character journeys.
“As I explored more of the game, I got to know each character better, which was very cool, even though a couple of the girls had potential for more character development and a more satisfying ending than they received.”
“The characters in this game (Ladies School Prince, LSP) seem more genuine, likely because the developers prioritized storytelling over character development.”
“If you enjoyed the more serious character developments that made some of the love interests from 'Love is All Around' or 'Five Dates' feel more real and engaging, 'Knowledge or Know Lady' might not fully engage you, as some of the women are not fully fleshed out and have abrupt endings.”
“I feel like they didn't give Nico (the foreign girl) enough screen time and character development.”
“The characters in this game (Ladies School Prince, LSP) seem more genuine, likely because Liaa gave precedence to storytelling over character development.”
“If you liked the more serious character developments that made some of the love interests from 'Love is All Around' or 'Five Dates' feel more real and engaging, 'Knowledge or Know Lady' might not fully engage you, with some of the women not being fully fleshed out and having abrupt endings.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has seen notable improvements, contributing to an enjoyable experience with a compelling story and well-developed characters. Players appreciate the high production quality and performances, deeming the game's price fair given its value in today's market.
“Its optimization has improved, and it's quite a fun story with likable characters; I'd recommend it.”
“For the time I estimate this game will give me and the quality of its production and cast performance, the asking price is very fair... especially in today's gaming climate.”
“Some characters like Lin Ya/Avril and Bai Xiaoyan/Leah have their backstories and reasons for their life choices shown or explained, such as Lin Ya's/Avril's mention of messing up her first performance or Bai Xiaoyan's/Leah's reason for doing an odd side job working at a maid cafe.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of save options when exploring different routes, forcing them to replay multiple choices. Many feel that the game should offer more flexibility instead of requiring a 'perfect run' that often necessitates guides or extensive time investment. While achieving all accomplishments is possible, it is described as a laborious process.
“Playing different routes is tedious as you can't make saves, so you have to make a choice and then go through all the following choices again for it to propagate.”
“For a game like this, they should give more leeway than a 'perfect run' that requires a guide or hours spent fiddling through tedious UIs.”
“It was tedious to get all the achievements, but it was definitely possible.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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