Pocket Academy

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Pocket Academy is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on June 12, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Pocket Academy" is a simulation game where you build and manage your own dream school, making decisions about classroom layouts, club creation, and even student relationships. Expand your school and increase its prestige through various events and activities, while striving to help your students get into college or land their dream jobs. Tailor your school to fit your vision and enjoy the lighthearted, animated graphics as you play.

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a lot of replay value, keeping players engaged for hours.
It features strategic gameplay that requires careful management of resources, making it a rewarding experience.
The graphics are charming, and the overall concept of running a school is enjoyable and unique.

The game suffers from slow progression and a lack of meaningful updates, leading to periods of boredom.
There are significant issues with balance, particularly in the early game, where players can easily fall into debt.
The absence of a move or rotate function for buildings limits customization and can be frustrating for players.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging narratives in titles like "Hot Springs Story" and "Grand Prix Story." However, some users express a desire for more depth and faster pacing in the storytelling, indicating that while the structure is solid, it could benefit from additional narrative elements. Overall, fans of Kairosoft's games remain enthusiastic about the storytelling potential in future titles, particularly "Game Dev Story 2."
- “I loved the hot springs story and thought the station manager was the best of the new ones.”
- “It has everything wonderfully arranged; it blends perfectly with the story and real life.”
- “Got hooked on Kairosoft when I first played Game Dev Story.”
- “Just wish authorization was easier (it errors several times) and that fast speed could be unlocked earlier as the game occasionally drags (goes too slowly), but in general I love the structure but wish there was a little more 'story' going on.”
- “This game is similar to your Game Dev Story one.”
- “Again, a 5-star game, now bring us Game Dev Story 2!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the cute graphics and challenging elements, while others criticize the pacing and mechanics, feeling that it often devolves into waiting rather than active engagement. Overall, the game has potential but requires improvements in timing and interaction to enhance the experience.
- “From the cute, excellent graphics to the challenging gameplay, this game has everything I want in a game.”
- “The gameplay ends up being something like: build, research, do a class... then stare at the characters doing their own thing, wait, wait, wait, and wait some more.”
- “The visual changes are very annoying, but gameplay-wise it's just wrong.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including lag and glitches when navigating menus and event texts, with some experiencing game freezes that require a reboot. While some players enjoy the game without crashes, the overall feedback highlights a need for improvements in stability.
- “It's hard to get through event texts or any menu really because it lags or glitches in some form or fashion.”
- “If you click the site button on purpose or by accident, it freezes the game and makes me reboot my Droid Razr Max!”
- “The update now freezes my game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cute and appealing aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate the visual style, which complements the challenging gameplay, although some feel that improvements in timing mechanics could enhance the experience further.
- “From the cute, excellent graphics to the challenging gameplay, this game has everything I want in a game.”
- “Graphics are cute, and the basic idea is interesting - just needs better timing mechanics.”
- “It's fun, especially since I appreciate aesthetics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly the need for constant special training for classes, which starts off easy but becomes increasingly annoying as the game progresses. Despite this, many still enjoy the overall experience.
- “It is a bit annoying that you have to constantly give the classes special training. Sure, it's easy when you start off, but it becomes more tedious. Besides that, I loved the game.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding to be a major drawback; it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users highlight that the game has strong replayability, with many praising the company's consistent ability to create engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs. However, some players express challenges that may hinder their ability to fully explore this replay value.
- “Has great replay value.”
- “Everything this company does is really good and has great replay value.”
- “The replay value is great; however, I'm stuck.”
- “The game lacks significant replay value, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes diminish the overall replayability of the game.”