School Days
- September 9, 2023
- MDickie
- 10h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"School Days" is a prison-turned-school simulation game where players must survive in a real-time environment, attending classes, interacting with over 100 students, and answering subject-related questions to graduate. The game features a character creation and customization system, and all content is unlocked from the start. Surviving the school day requires managing health, hygiene, and popularity to ensure success.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and entertaining, providing a nostalgic experience for many players.
- It offers a unique school simulation where players can interact with various characters and situations.
- The game helps improve vocabulary and knowledge through its educational content.
- Players often experience glitches, such as losing control of their character or being unable to access certain features.
- The game can be frustrating due to frequent and random attacks from other characters, leading to unfair punishments.
- Many players find the ads intrusive and disruptive to gameplay, affecting their overall experience.
- graphics86 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro 2D style while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking detail. Many users suggest improvements to enhance visual quality, particularly in character design and realism, while a few find the graphics endearing in their simplicity. Overall, while the gameplay is often praised, the graphics are frequently noted as an area needing significant enhancement.
“The graphics are good, playing was really great.”
“The game is awesome, it's a nice game is like a real life school and the graphics are amazing.”
“I love the graphics, interaction between characters and the educational simulation.”
“The graphics are very terrible and being a student is boring.”
“The graphics in this game are just haunting; the characters look like they came from that weird southern show with the paper-like animation.”
“Well, the graphics are bad and they could do better than that.”
- humor57 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the chaotic interactions, absurd character behaviors, and unexpected events—like random attacks and funny dialogue—hilarious. Many reviews highlight the comedic value of the fighting mechanics and the quirky character designs, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. Despite some critiques regarding controls and gameplay mechanics, the game's humor remains a significant draw for players, making it a fun and addictive choice.
“The dialogue is funny as all hell and the controls are terrible, but I guess that's part of the appeal because I do stuff that's unintended and it is the funniest thing ever!”
“It is a great game with so much humor; everything about it is so funny, especially the teachers when they slam you on the table. I can't stop laughing!”
“I love how the teachers attack you if they see you doing something wrong, and I really admire the humor in this game.”
- monetization48 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism due to the overwhelming number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users suggest turning off data or Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the consensus is that the frequency and nature of the ads detract from the overall experience, making it feel borderline unplayable for some. Despite these complaints, a few players still enjoy the game, indicating that it has potential if the ad situation were improved.
“It's a great game, love how the performance works, the graphics, and how there are no ads involved that usually make the game crash.”
“Little to no updates, yet ads increased to the point where it feels borderline unplayable.”
“If you want people to buy premium, you're supposed to show why it's a good game and worth it, not bombard them with ads to the point where they can't even experience the game to begin with.”
“It's too many ads. The ads keep freezing the game and being unable to customize without paying just sucks.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with simple controls and entertaining mechanics, though many users express a desire for improvements in graphics, AI behavior, and additional features like more locations and realistic scenarios. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles, others criticize it for clunky mechanics and repetitive elements. Despite these mixed reviews, the game maintains a nostalgic charm that resonates with many players.
“Altogether it's definitely 10/10 gameplay.”
“Some people say this game is a clone of Bully, but this is better than Bully. The fighting mechanics are amazing, and something about being able to ride a bike through a school is satisfying.”
“Awesome! You should try it, guys. It's really boss, and the controls are so easy to use, and the gameplay is awesome.”
“Terrible mechanics, illogical and nonsensical AI, the UI has a mind of its own, will lag out and take control of itself frequently, dreadful graphics, the storyline is linear, predictable and repetitive.”
“The graphics are also 'meh' and the gameplay is also 'meh'.”
“It's a non-realistic thing like I got slammed through a table without doing anything and after I got up all the teachers were chasing me and killed me. You have to change its gameplay.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezes, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, many others face issues such as lost progress, unresponsive controls, and problems with ads causing their devices to freeze. Overall, the game is seen as fun but marred by stability issues that detract from the experience.
“Game freezes frequently.”
“One thing about this game is that sometimes it glitches out and doesn't save your progress, but I think that depends on what device you're using.”
“It's a pretty fun game, but there's lots of glitches and the controls are a bit messed up sometimes.”
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as linear, predictable, and repetitive, yet it retains a nostalgic charm for many players who appreciate its classic status. While the missions and quests are deemed fun and engaging, there is a strong desire for more depth and variety in the storyline, as well as improvements to the game's mechanics and graphics. Overall, players enjoy the school setting and the interactions within it, but they express a need for updates that enhance the narrative experience.
“I actually love most mdickie games so it's not a surprise I love this one. The storyline behind the game is amazing, and to anyone who wants to download it, please do!”
“I really love this game, absolutely amazing, and I never really get bored of it. It's the game I would play when I'm feeling down, and the story is just awesome!”
“The best thing about the game is the very fun quests and how it is sort of realistic. I enjoy the game and it is a good game; love the game!”
“Terrible mechanics, illogical and nonsensical AI, the UI has a mind of its own, will lag out and take control of itself frequently. Dreadful graphics, the storyline is linear, predictable, and repetitive. It's an absolute classic and wouldn't be the same without those things, probably one of the best games I've ever played as a kid, don't let this legend of a game be forgotten.”
“I like the game, but I want the creators to improve the storyline.”
“Whoever is reading this should definitely download this, but I personally think they should add storylines. Other than that, it's really good.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the inclusion of music classes and the overall school experience, while others criticize the lack of guidance on required items for these classes, leading to frustration over grades. Additionally, there are calls for more diverse and engaging soundtracks, as well as suggestions for expanding music-related activities and clubs within the game. Overall, while the music element is seen as a fun addition, improvements in accessibility and variety are desired.
“I love this game! It's super awesome and really nice because I'm at home due to lockdown. I can't go to school, and this game feels like real school. It has math, English, music, science, computer lab, PE, lunch, snack time, break, and detention. It exactly has all my real school subjects, so I recommend this game. It's literally cool and fun! I'm so excited to play, that's why I'm typing in caps! Yay!!!”
“Great game because there are multiple choices like never going to school and having music/movie options, which makes it more flexible in spaces you wouldn't imagine.”
“Honestly, I only care for the music theme.”
“Boring soundtracks; good quality: 1.”
“I love this game but the only thing is when you go to music class or cooking class you need to bring an item (instrument, food item, etc.) but sometimes you can't find them and you always get your grade decreased.”
“The gym, cookery, and music equipment thing should change since it's really difficult to find an item and you can't bring the same item next class.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong appreciation for the game but are frustrated by the emotional breakdowns that disrupt gameplay, suggesting these should be removed or improved. While they acknowledge the game's potential and recent updates, they feel that additional content and enhancements are necessary to enhance the overall experience.
“I really love this app a lot and I'm really glad that mdickie added some updates, but I think you need to add a bit more updates like the weird emotional breakdowns where you can't control anything. You need to remove that and you should also add some new features. Overall, I still love it, but please fix that glitch and add more content.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly without glitches or bugs, and they appreciate the absence of ads that can often disrupt performance.
“I haven't had any glitches or bugs, and it runs smoothly.”
“It's a great game! I love how the performance works, the graphics, and how there are no ads involved that usually make the game crash.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere effectively captures the dynamics of school life, highlighting the contrast between popularity and social isolation, which resonates with many players' real-life experiences.
“The atmosphere of the game revolves around you either being popular and liked, or being the punching bag of the school, which replicates the school experience for most people.”
“The atmosphere of the game revolves around you either being popular and liked, or being the punching bag of the school, which replicates the experience of school for most people.”
“The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
“Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
