Old School

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Old School is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a romance theme. It was developed by MDickie and was released on October 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Relive your school days in 3D where old school graphics bring back timeless fun!

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,141 reviews

graphics34 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience, reminiscent of classic school days, now in 3D.
The graphics and interactions are impressive, providing a more immersive gameplay experience.
The game includes various activities and features, such as teaching, exploring stores, and engaging with NPCs.

The camera controls are frustrating and can be difficult to manage, often leading to disorientation.
There are performance issues, particularly lagging in certain areas like the school yard.
Some players have reported bugs that affect gameplay, such as losing progress or being unable to interact with certain elements.

graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the nostalgic style and overall quality, while others criticize certain aspects such as realism and performance on lower-end devices. Some players appreciate the improvements made in recent updates, highlighting the good animations and camera angles, but there are calls for further enhancements and higher graphical fidelity. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is a consensus that there is still room for improvement.
- “The graphics are good; it kind of has a nostalgic style, which is great.”
- “Every thing in the game looks realistic the graphics are perfect.”
- “Mdickie never disappoints, but here they went all out; the graphics and how they turned the features into 3D are unbelievable. This is a new level of gaming!”
- “My primary issue is how fast the game runs on lower-end devices; it is very slow and to my knowledge, there are no graphic settings to turn down.”
- “Your graphics are really, really, really bad; they need work. I suggest you use Unreal Engine instead of Unity. I hope you find my review useful, thank you!”
- “This game is good and all that, but some graphics are just terrible and it lags a lot on my device. Please, game developers, fix this issue.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
41%
11%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth and unique mechanics, though many express frustration with camera angles and driving controls. While the game offers a fun experience and engaging features, issues like poor lighting at night and the need for improved controls have been noted. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable, but there are several areas for improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “Absolutely superb gameplay and visuals.”
- “Game is hilarious, some of the physics and mechanics of the game are funky but it makes it even funnier.”
- “The gameplay is very good; the graphics are very nice for a game of this size.”
- “The camera angles are not really convenient for viewing, which is an important aspect affecting the gameplay experience.”
- “The sleep mechanic does not fill the health bar all the way despite it being more than 8 hours.”
- “It's a fantastic game, but the driving/biking mechanics are awful; it's difficult to drive.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches, particularly in specific areas like the yard and junction, which affect character movement and overall gameplay. While some players enjoy the game and find it fun, the persistent bugs and camera issues have led to frustration, with calls for developers to address these problems to enhance playability. Overall, stability remains a significant concern that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The game is quite buggy and the controls and camera are frustrating and clunky.”
- “The game would be great only if you look into the character movements lag and annoying glitches which make the game so slow; unless these changes can be considered, then it is unplayable, thus a truly useless game from a promising developer.”
- “I'm always scared to go to the yard because the game always glitches in the school yard and street.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious and unexpected situations through quirky mechanics and physics. Many find the game's premise, including the option to falsely accuse characters, to be particularly amusing, likening it to a comedic twist on "Bully." Overall, the game is described as a fun and entertaining experience that consistently delivers laughs.
- “The amount of hilarious situations that organically develop is astonishing.”
- “Game is hilarious, some of the physics and mechanics of the game are funky but it makes it even funnier.”
- “It's like an unofficial sequel to Bully, but with the hilariously creative twists of a mdickie game.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its real-life elements and 3D presentation, while others express disappointment over the lack of new content and updates. Suggestions for improvement include adding quest markers, the ability to reject missions, and incorporating more diverse story elements and locations. Overall, players desire a richer narrative experience akin to other games with engaging mission-based gameplay.
- “This game's story is very good, and in 3D it looks even better. Please play this game to support MDickie, and I want to thank them for making this game for us.”
- “I like this game because it is like a real-life story, but please help us add a weapon like a gun or grenade.”
- “I hope you add the chapel from school days and, if you don't mind, can you try and add stores and make them into a mission where your parents ask you to go buy something.”
- “Not at all satisfied with the game not even having some new updates of 21st century, very old locations and the same old story. Give some more elements and make the game 1GB but have some valuable updates. Nothing seems to be new in it, only a 3D version. Very disappointed.”
- “Need another game like 'The Testament' with a story-driven mission gameplay.”
- “Add markers for quests because finding people is hard.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. While some users note that ads are not overly intrusive and that the game can be enjoyed offline without them, the general consensus is that the ad experience needs improvement to enhance overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are mentions of a premium option, but players feel it is not necessary for success in the game.
- “I love this game! No ads while offline, and that's the best!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
- “I'm not trying to say to not add these ads in your game, but every time I get an ad, the screen flips in a certain way where I couldn't exit the ad and have to restart from my last saved point (and I usually forget to save my games, so it ends up with me restarting the whole game again). If Mat Dickie could somehow fix this issue, it would be great.”
- “I love Mat Dickie games, but this game is too much of a headache to justify the amount of ads that get shoved in your face.”
- “Dear Mat Dickie, there's too many ads in this game; maybe you should lower the ads.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the overall experience and hope for future updates that include in-game music options, others express frustration over the lack of radio functionality in cars and the absence of popular artists. Overall, there is a desire for more diverse music integration and career choices related to music within the game.
- “This game is awesome! Big 5 stars! Hope there can be more cool updates later in the future, like music in the car and other features. Can't wait for other 3D games like Hard Time or Super City!”
- “This game needs prayers because they need to add stars like XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, and so on. They should also include a career selection like music, gangster, police, and more.”
- “Regardless, Mr. Roosten has remained a loyal friend who plays me music. 'Give me a hell yeah!' ”
- “The cars don't have radios to play music.”
- “This game needs improvements because they should add stars like XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, and allow players to choose their career path, such as music, gangster, or police.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's graphics and express a desire for additional playable content, particularly in specific locations, suggesting that enhanced features could significantly improve replayability.
- “The graphics are nice, and there's a lot of playable content. I hope you add more features soon, especially in that location; it would be great.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique, encouraging me to dive back in for different experiences.”
- “With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself replaying the game to explore every possibility.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, making it difficult to progress from one subject to the next.
- “It's very difficult getting from one subject to the next, and it's a little tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its immersive atmosphere, creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “This game has an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the start.”
- “The haunting sound design and stunning visuals create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
- “Every location feels alive, contributing to an overall atmosphere that is both eerie and beautiful.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not directly address the emotional aspect of the game, focusing instead on a technical feature related to camera control. As such, there is no significant emotional feedback provided in the comments.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported issues with optimization, particularly experiencing lag in specific areas like the school yard, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.