No Pineapple Left Behind
- February 17, 2016
- Esther Alter
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Get on itch.io Store"No Pineapple Left Behind" is a satirical school management simulation where you must keep your school running smoothly while addressing challenges such as budgeting, curriculums, and staff. To reduce complexity, you can turn misbehaving children into pineapples, who only take tests and get grades. Use various tools like magic spells, lasers, and manipulation to handle students and parents. The game features nine unique schools and a variety of management options to explore.
Reviews
- The game has an intriguing and comical concept that offers a unique perspective on the academic system.
- It encourages players to think critically about high-stakes testing and the challenges faced by teachers.
- The catchy theme song adds to the overall charm of the game.
- Gameplay is repetitive and tedious, requiring constant micro-management that can be overwhelming.
- The game suffers from bugs, including a malfunctioning fast forward button and loading issues.
- The tutorial is poorly executed, leaving players confused about how to navigate the game's complex mechanics.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the school management game, while built on an intriguing and comical concept, is criticized for being repetitive and tedious, with a fast forward button that is bugged. Overall, players feel that the gameplay does not live up to the potential of its concept, making it less enjoyable despite a few minor bugs.
“A school management game where you lobotomize your students in the name of academic performance is a very solid concept, but the gameplay is repetitive and takes way too long, and the fast forward button is bugged.”
“Although the game has an intriguing and comical concept, I found the gameplay unenjoyable and tedious.”
“The concept of the game is way better than the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for repetitive gameplay that drags on, compounded by a malfunctioning fast forward button, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking; the fast forward button is bugged, making the repetitive gameplay even more tedious.”
“While the concept of a school management game is intriguing, the slow pace and poor optimization really detract from the overall experience.”
“The gameplay feels unnecessarily drawn out due to optimization issues, which makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting it as a standout feature that contributes to its charm and enjoyment.
“A wonderfully funny indie game that keeps you laughing.”
“The humor is spot-on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, despite its intriguing and comical concept.
“Although the game has an intriguing and comical concept, I found the gameplay unenjoyable and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from stability issues, with users reporting bugs that affect gameplay; however, there is optimism for improvements in future updates.
“Buggy at this time, but hopefully will improve.”
