New Day

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New Day is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Scrapbook Studios and was released on December 25, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome... to New Day! New Day is an upcoming life simulation game where almost anything can happen! Create your own islanders, design their apartments, and get involved with their day-to-day life as they divulge into unexpected friendships, problems, and more! Within New Day, you'll be able to use the Islander Creator to create your very own original islanders! The Islander Creator featur…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 683 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game is incredibly cute and has a lot of potential, reminiscent of Tomodachi Life.
The character customization options are extensive, allowing for a wide variety of unique islanders.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to the game's growth.

The game currently lacks content and can feel repetitive after a short playtime.
There are issues with the user interface and navigation, making it difficult to access certain features.
The fishing minigame and money-making mechanics can be frustrating and unbalanced.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitiveness and limited mechanics, which can lead to a lack of immersion and engagement. While some appreciate the customization options and casual nature, others criticize the game for its bugs, slow loading times, and poorly designed mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but currently feels sparse and lacks depth, especially in its early access state.
- “The gameplay is simple, the villagers are super customizable, and they even have non-binary and aromantic options for those that don't care much for romance in their games.”
- “The gameplay is minimal, almost meditative.”
- “As for gameplay, it might seem barebones to some — which is fair, as it's in early access — but I've been enjoying my little routine of fishing, checking on my islanders, then buying clothes/messing around in the room editor.”
- “For the amount of time someone would want to play the game, like me, who played for 3 hours, it doesn't have much to focus on in terms of gameplay.”
- “As for the gameplay, it gets very repetitive, especially since there are only a few ways to make money, with only a few actually being efficient, and nearly everything required within the game is absurdly overpriced.”
- “Unfortunately, the mechanics are so bad that it makes the game extremely tedious to play.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant inconsistency in art styles and quality, ranging from low-resolution assets to charming yet simplistic visuals. While some appreciate the cute aesthetic and character customization options, others criticize the overall execution as feeling rushed and unpolished, with performance issues detracting from the experience. Overall, the game appears to be in an early development stage, with potential for improvement in its visual presentation.
- “The atmosphere of the game is nice, and the graphics are pretty good for the style of the game.”
- “The art style is cute.”
- “The visuals are clean and serene, with a soft color palette that sets a calming tone.”
- “A lot of the graphics are low-res and/or have very obvious mistakes in them which makes the game look rushed and lazy.”
- “The art style is extremely inconsistent, and it makes everything look generally bad.”
- “Graphics, lighting, and art direction feel like it's still in pre-alpha stages; simplicity is its goal, however it's just unpolished and unappealing as is.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it corny and overly reliant on references, while others appreciate its quirky charm and dark comedic elements. Many reviews highlight a mix of silly and outdated humor styles, which may not resonate with all audiences, but some players enjoy the unique interactions and character designs. Overall, the humor is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to specific tastes but potentially alienating others.
- “I have to say that some NPCs' hatred for Fredrick is very funny and it rubs off on me, ahahah!”
- “The writing, humor, graphics, music, and gameplay are all just so delightful.”
- “I also like the little bits of dark humor (such as Toasty's backstory) and the fact that you can play a card-based version of Russian roulette with your islanders, which adds a unique twist to the experience.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable, relaxing, and fitting the cute aesthetic, with many players appreciating the soundtrack's charm. However, some users have noted issues with overlapping audio, sudden volume changes, and the need for a sound equalizer to improve the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay with its delightful tunes.
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “I do like a lot of the UI elements and the music is great; it's very NDS-esque and is a joy to listen to while playing.”
- “Paired with gentle music, it creates a space that feels peaceful but never boring.”
- “A lot of new players will see grammatical issues, an ugly art style, a laggy performance, and slow dialogue text with too-loud music and too-abrasive islander voices, and will immediately uninstall.”
- “For the devs, I mean music suddenly getting louder and my actions not registering so islanders stay hungry or something until I move to the next room.”
- “Sometimes this glitch will happen when completing an islander's problem for them; the music will blast louder despite volume buttons not being changed in or outside the game, when you go back to the apartments.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content, while others appreciate its potential and dark humor elements. Comparisons to other games, like Stardew Valley, highlight its familiar themes, but there are hints of a more complex narrative involving character interactions and abstract storytelling. Overall, the story is seen as a work in progress, with room for development and exploration.
- “The story is good...! At least what I can remember of it!”
- “I love the beef between two current NPCs; it would be really cool to see them interact or for there to be some sort of story around it (you know, the memo guy and someone else, I won't spoil it) though you probably have that planned already.”
- “There's clearly a story the game is trying to tell with Toasty's dialogue and game.”
- “The memomart & kiki story is just Stardew's JojaMart & Pierre repackaged.”
- “This game also seems to be trying to have a dark story?”
- “The story is pretty abstract and open to interpretation.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively repetitive and tedious, with limited and unengaging mini-games for earning money, leading to frustration over the slow progression and high costs of in-game items. Many reviewers express a desire for more enjoyable alternatives to grinding, as the current system detracts from the overall fun and experience of the game. While some aspects, like bug collecting, are appreciated for their simplicity, the overall sentiment is that the grinding mechanics need significant improvement to enhance gameplay.
- “Grinding money is extremely repetitive and takes way too long.”
- “There has to be a better way to keep my islanders fed, housed, and in cute clothes without hours of grinding that is not enjoyable.”
- “I don't think I'll consider playing this again until they improve their money-making system; it's incredibly tedious grinding mini-games just to afford one or two things, honestly a big waste of time that makes the game not fun to play.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues even on high-end PCs, including frequent crashes, lag, and freezing during gameplay. Many users noted that the art style is inconsistent and unattractive, contributing to a negative overall experience, while others highlighted specific features, like character animations and minigames, as poorly optimized. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a major barrier to enjoyment, leading some players to uninstall due to frustration.
- “Low-poly styles can definitely work in a title like this, but if that's the case, the performance needs to be much smoother and the art style needs to be both appealing and consistent.”
- “If it could be changed or optimized in some way for people with low graphics, that would be awesome!”
- “Unfortunately, the game isn't well optimized; even on its lowest settings, it will burn your hardware up.”
- “I have a high-end gaming PC and I had to turn on optimization to get the game to work.”
- “My next thing is how horribly optimized the game is; even playing with the lower-end settings, I only have 50 minutes of playtime.”
- “Forgot to mention, that even with a really good PC, this game is very poorly optimized, so much so that it freezes for every single action.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezing during loading screens, and bugs affecting the user interface and save features. Many players have experienced lost progress due to these issues, particularly after updates, leading to frustration despite some enjoyment of the game's potential. Overall, while the game shows promise, its current state is marred by instability and poor optimization.
- “I downloaded this game yesterday and I've tried to open it many times, but it keeps crashing. Every time I try to start a new save, it takes me to the loading screen and freezes at 18%. Then it either crashes or stays like that until I manually close the app. It even crashed and restarted my device once. I've tried to fix this issue by deleting the save file in the streaming assets file, but it didn't work. This game is full of bugs, and apparently a lot of people have lost their saves after the update. I do think the game can be good in the future since it's still in early access, but it does not deserve the praise it gets; it's just sloppy.”
- “Save feature is buggy right now after the update, and I lost my island that I worked on for hours. I really do like the new updates and I recommend playing at least once, but you may want to wait until it's fully developed.”
- “Forgot to mention that even with a really good PC, this game is very poorly optimized, so much so that it freezes for every single action.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality and appealing graphics, making it a delightful experience focused on exploration rather than competition. Players appreciate the opportunity to take their time and enjoy the environment, although some technical issues, particularly with customization features, have been noted. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect, enhancing the game's appeal despite its early release bugs.
- “The atmosphere of the game is nice, and the graphics are pretty good for the style of the game.”
- “It’s not about winning or losing but rather about taking your time and soaking in the atmosphere.”
- “It's not about winning or losing but rather about taking your time and soaking in the atmosphere.”
- “Basically, it's a walking simulator with a focus on exploring and soaking in the atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its inclusivity and variety, allowing players to customize aspects like sexuality, pronouns, and species. However, some users feel that the limited hairstyle options hinder the ability to create truly unique characters, despite the existing hair designs being well-executed. Overall, while the character design features strong points, there is a desire for more diverse hairstyles.
- “The character designer is fun, but the hairstyles could use some improvement. It has some super strong points like the sexuality, pronouns, voice, species, and wings (depending on the species you choose). This is all amazing! I just think there aren't enough hairstyles to properly create or recreate a character. I've been recreating PJSK characters, and four of them have the same hairstyle, changed slightly by makeup. The hair in the game is fantastic already, don't get me wrong; I just think there should be more options!”
- “Four hours of progress, character design and all, gone just like that.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “I expected a rich backstory for my character, but it turned out to be disappointingly generic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the limited options available due to the game's early access status significantly reduce its replayability, particularly for a life simulation game where variety is crucial for sustained engagement.
- “Most things are locked, which makes sense with the game's early access state, but the problem with limited options in a life simulation game is that there's not enough replay value for me.”
- “Once you've experienced the main storyline, there's little incentive to go back and play again. The lack of branching paths or alternative endings really diminishes replayability.”
- “The game feels like a one-and-done experience. After completing it, I found no reason to revisit, as the gameplay doesn't change significantly with different choices.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes intense emotional responses, often leaving them feeling vulnerable and deeply affected by the narrative. The experience is described as both impactful and unsettling, highlighting the potential for emotional turmoil throughout gameplay.
- “I have never been so brutally thrown around emotionally.”
- “It made me feel there was a chance for more models that may have been stolen as well.”