MODEL Debut3 #nicola

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MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a single player simulation game with romance, drama and anime themes. It was developed by 株式会社ラクジン and was released on September 3, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A fashion game where your unique, cute style comes to life!Enjoy the latest fashion trends! Become a new model, enjoy fashion, work, and sometimes romance, while aiming to become a top model! Create your own cute model with trendy fashion items!Dress up freely with trendy items approved by the popular Japanese fashion magazine 'Nicola'! Combine them with trendy hair and makeup to enjoy being…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Engaging and streamlined gameplay loop alternating between model jobs and social/stat management days.
Large and cute selection of clothing and accessories with a very effective tag-based search system.
Runs smoothly on Steam Deck and offers a charming, adorable Japanese art style with decent English localization.

Lack of diversity in skin tones (only light skin tones) and body types, limiting inclusivity.
Basic and repetitive story/dialogue with shallow plot depth and some glitches like clipping and pose bugs.
PC port is very barebones with no graphics or resolution options, and the presentation suffers from aliasing and low-res models.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay features a simple but engaging loop alternating between modeling jobs and rest days for managing relationships and stats, with mechanics similar to style-centric games like Style Savvy. While it may lack deep complexity and variety—especially in clothing options and customization—it remains fun and satisfying for fans of dress-up and fashion-themed gameplay.
- “Streamlined and clear gameplay loop which consists of alternating between work day and rest day (where you manage your relationships and stats).”
- “The primary gameplay loop is picking clothing options for a specific theme (with a tag system similar to the Style Savvy games), then editing the picture with different poses, backgrounds, stickers, and some other options.”
- “The goal isn't deep of course, but the gameplay is engaging enough to not get bored as fast as in Fashion Dreamer for example.”
- “As for the gameplay, you run out of options for clothing in magazine jobs pretty quick (at least as far as I've gotten).”
- “Unless you're looking to get into modding you still have the same low quality screenshot, same lack of skin tone diversity, and the same (slightly repetitive) gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay loop is: doing one modelling job, having a day off, doing one modelling job, having a day off, and so on.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally simple, cute, and wholesome but lacks depth and complexity, with some players finding it less compelling compared to similar games. Progression is tied to stat-raising mechanics, and much of the game's appeal lies in customization and social interactions rather than narrative depth. Overall, it provides a light, enjoyable backdrop that supports the fashion and dress-up gameplay.
- “The story is cute and wholesome but lacks depth.”
- “There's a story; work weeks are alternated with a stat raising social sim week.”
- “It's still a really fun and cute game that satisfies the fashion gameplay with some decent plot to keep things going.”
- “But the story and overall presentation is lacking.”
- “- Stats (stamina/social/charisma) gatekeep dialogue and story progression.”
- “- The story is cute and wholesome but lacks depth.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's graphics feature a cute art style rated around 8/10, but it lacks any graphic settings or customization options, limiting screen adjustment and inclusivity. Character models are based on a single, very slim body type reflecting Japanese standards, with no variety offered. Overall, while visually charming, the absence of graphics settings and options is a significant drawback.
- “The game has such a cute art style and the music is alright!”
- “Art style: 8/10.”
- “Working great so far but no graphic options at all, so impossible to get the game to fill the screen.”
- “No graphics options and no keyboard icons which should be bare minimum.”
- “No graphics options at all.”
- “No additional content, no QoL, no graphic settings options at all. If you wish for inclusive body types as well, note that there's only one based on Japanese standards (so very skinny).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered cute but repetitive, with some users finding the UI sound design irritating, though adjustable. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as pleasant but not particularly standout.
- “The music is cute but really repetitive and can be heard in multiple scenes.”
- “The music is okay, but the sound design of the UI can be quite irritating; fortunately, you can turn that down.”
- “The music is alright but not very memorable or engaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a cute and wholesome story with a friendly, supportive atmosphere. However, it lacks depth and complexity in its emotional narrative.
- “The story is cute and wholesome.”
- “There's no bullying or negativity; it's quite wholesome with everyone being nice and friendly.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance on the Steam Deck with a high rating of 9/10.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s monetization involves gaining additional roles in TV and advertisements as you progress, integrating in-game achievements with potential promotional opportunities.

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MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a simulation game with romance, drama and anime themes.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing MODEL Debut3 #nicola.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola was released on September 3, 2025.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola was developed by 株式会社ラクジン.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked MODEL Debut3 #nicola for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a single player game.

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