MODEL Debut3 #nicola

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MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a single player simulation game. It was developed by 株式会社ラクジン and was released on September 3, 2025. It received very 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 s…

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Simulation

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop with a focus on fashion customization and character modeling.
It features a large selection of cute clothing and accessories, appealing to fans of kawaii aesthetics.
The game runs smoothly on Steam Deck and has been well-received for its localization, making it accessible to a wider audience.

There is a significant lack of skin tone diversity, with only light skin tones available, which limits inclusivity.
The game is a basic port from the Nintendo Switch version, lacking additional content, graphics options, and quality of life improvements.
Some technical issues and bugs, such as pose saving errors and basic NPC dialogues, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging loop that involves alternating between modeling jobs and days off, reminiscent of the Style Savvy series. Players enjoy selecting clothing options and editing photos, which adds variety to the experience, making it a fun and satisfying dress-up game despite its lack of depth. Overall, the gameplay is described as cute and enjoyable, with a solid progression system.
- “I do in fact recommend the game as it has a good gameplay loop and progress, and let's be honest: we need more dress-up games!”
- “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.”
- “It's still a really fun and cute game that satisfies the fashion gameplay with some decent plot to keep things going (unlike Fashion Dreamer!).”
- “The gameplay loop is: doing one modeling job, having a day off, doing one modeling job, having a day off, and so on.”
- “It's a cute game, the gameplay loop is quite simple.”
- “It kinda has a similar gameplay loop to the Style Savvy games, but instead of running a boutique, you're just doing modeling and other types of jobs!”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a basic yet engaging storyline that alternates between main plot progression and a social simulation aspect, allowing for extensive customization and activities. While the central narrative may feel simplistic at times, the depth of the story is enriched through character friendships and interactions. Overall, it combines fun fashion gameplay with a satisfactory plot, distinguishing it from similar titles.
- “There's a story, work weeks are alternated with a stat-raising social sim week.”
- “The basic story can get a bit simple at times.”
- “The real story arcs come from the friendships you make, in my opinion.”
- “It's still a really fun and cute game that satisfies the fashion gameplay with some decent plot to keep things going.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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43%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming art style, receiving an 8/10 rating from users. However, there are significant drawbacks, including a lack of graphic settings options, which limits customization and screen filling, and a singular body type representation that adheres to narrow Japanese standards. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, the absence of basic graphic options detracts from the experience.
- “The game has such a cute art style and the music is nice!”
- “ Art style: 8/10.”
- “No graphics options at all.”
- “No graphics options and no keyboard icons, which should be the bare minimum.”
- “There's also 0 graphics options.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization for the Steam Deck is highly praised, receiving a score of 9/10, indicating excellent performance on the device.
- “The optimization for the Steam Deck is impressive, earning a solid 9/10.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game runs on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring smooth performance across various platforms.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, complementing its cute art style, though some users find the UI sound design irritating, which can be adjusted. Overall, while the music may not stand out, it serves its purpose within the gameplay experience.
- “The music is enjoyable and complements the game's atmosphere beautifully.”
- “The game has a cute art style, and the music adds to the overall charm.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the gaming experience.”
- “The music is okay, but the sound design of the UI can be quite irritating; fortunately, you can turn that down.”
- “You have to get a certain amount of followers to do more specific jobs, and there's the end goal of becoming a high-ranked model within three in-game years. The game has such a cute art style, and the music is just alright.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome atmosphere, where players experience kindness and friendliness, devoid of bullying or negativity. This positive environment contributes to an uplifting emotional experience.
- “There's no bullying or anything like that; if I remember correctly, it's quite wholesome. Everyone is nice and friendly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is tied to player progression, as users can earn additional roles in television and advertisements, suggesting a rewarding system that enhances engagement and potential earnings.

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MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a simulation game.

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 very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola is a single player game.

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