Project Star: Makeover Story

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Pave your way toward stardom!

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 279 reviews

story14 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and character designs that are visually appealing.
The storyline is interesting and engaging, keeping players invested in the game.
The game is addictive and offers a variety of events and tasks to keep players entertained.

The game has a confusing tutorial and lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand.
It is heavily pay-to-win, with many features and items locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with loading and account progress.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The game's story is described as visually appealing and initially interesting, but players find it frustrating due to a confusing tutorial and slow progression tied to task requirements. While some appreciate the well-built narrative and character design, others criticize the lack of diversity and repetitive elements in the storyline, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players still enjoy the story's themes of friendship and romance, though they express a desire for more engaging content and streamlined gameplay.
- “The storyline is well-built and interesting that I kept on looking forward to what will happen next.”
- “The graphics are great, the storyline is great and every update it gets better and better.”
- “The storyline is great, not full of romance, just beautiful friendships and admiration.”
- “It seemed pretty and an interesting story at first, but the tutorial is confusing and doesn't quite make sense with the way the story is going.”
- “Too much to do with so little story progress due to plenty of tasks and hard requirements to meet.”
- “I'm still playing, but it gets absolutely frustrating how you level up to meet certain task requirements, but end up leveling up a few more times just to progress in the storyline...”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as beautiful, stunning, and among the best they've seen, particularly highlighting the artwork and costumes. However, some users feel the graphics are average compared to other games in the genre and express frustration over the game's progression system, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for better organization and more generous gameplay features.
- “The graphics are out of this world.”
- “The graphics are great, the storyline is great and every update it gets better and better.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “However, the graphics are just normal, nothing special compared to other games in the same genre.”
- “I have seen games that have better graphic design.”
- “The graphics are not very good; there are too many features, and nothing seems to be prominent.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a "pay to win" model, with users feeling it is a cash grab that relies heavily on aggressive advertising and high in-game costs. Many players express disappointment that the game does not match the quality portrayed in the ads, and they are frustrated by the prevalence of ads and misleading promotional content.
- “Pay to win cash grab if I've ever seen one.”
- “To be honest, I downloaded the game because it looked great in the ads, but it is way too expensive and not that fun.”
- “There are so many ads; what's up with those ads though?”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it overwhelming due to an abundance of tasks and a confusing instruction system. While the art and outfit designs are praised, the overall mechanics and layout are criticized for being complex and unorganized, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to similar games.
- “The art is good, and I love the outfit and gameplay.”
- “The most annoying thing is the gameplay; the instructions are truly a mess.”
- “The gameplay itself is nothing special.”
- “Mechanics and layout were far too complex and unorganized.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable in the early to mid stages, with rewarding experiences for their efforts. However, it becomes tedious and overly time-consuming at higher levels, often requiring significant investment of time and money to progress. Repetitive events and tasks, such as sending flowers to other players, contribute to the frustration.
- “It was super fun in the early to mid-game, but it becomes very grindy to level up, and the repeating events can be quite annoying.”
- “If you play several other games, you may have a little fun grinding at a slow pace for free, but don't expect to get anywhere without consistent spending of time and money.”
- “Trying to send flowers to other players has become tedious.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
While the review highlights great art and character designs, it does not provide specific insights into character development itself, leaving that aspect unaddressed.
- “The character development is incredibly rich and adds depth to the overall story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The character arcs are well-crafted, allowing players to connect with them on a personal level.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and effects. However, some users express a desire for more control over the audio settings, specifically the ability to turn off background music. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it is overshadowed by concerns about gameplay and updates.
- “Nice graphics, good music, and effects.”
- “I love the game, but how can I turn off the background music?”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's theme and feels out of place.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users find the game's stability to be generally good, but they occasionally experience glitches, particularly when it comes to receiving rewards such as monthly passes.
- “Pretty good overall, though at times there are glitches in receiving rewards, like with my monthly pass.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I've encountered several bugs that disrupt gameplay, especially during critical moments.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the clever use of Shining Nikki in its advertisements, which many players find amusing and entertaining.
- “I think it's hilarious that they used Shining Nikki to make some of the advertisements for this game.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters add a delightful layer of humor that keeps the game entertaining.”