Science Girls

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 108 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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"Science Girls" is a turn-based combat game where schoolgirls use their science skills to fight alien invasions. Players can customize characters' skills and choose from three difficulty levels. The game features time-travel and paradox-filled alien worlds, with a light-hearted storyline and geeky jokes. Characters earn experience in battle, and swapping active combat members is allowed at any time.

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  • Windows
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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
story12 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and humorous storyline with unique characters, each specializing in different scientific fields.
  • The turn-based combat system allows for strategic gameplay, with a variety of skills and abilities for each character.
  • It's a fun and light-hearted RPG that appeals to fans of anime and quirky narratives, making it a decent pick for casual play.
  • The combat can become repetitive and grindy, with slow pacing and a lack of engaging mechanics, leading to frustration during battles.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including clunky controls, poor graphics, and sound design that detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players found the story and character development to be shallow, with a lack of depth and meaningful engagement in the narrative.
  • story34 mentions

    The game's story is characterized as lighthearted and humorous, featuring a simple and quirky plot about a group of schoolgirls from a science club battling plant-like aliens. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and unique characters, others find the narrative shallow and forgettable, with minimal depth and clichéd tropes. Overall, it offers a mix of silliness and charm, appealing to those who enjoy a fun, albeit brief, storyline rather than a complex narrative.

    • “I thought the game was cute, had an interesting story and characters, and I liked how it incorporated little science facts and premises into everything.”
    • “While the technical side and the wild story clearly show that this game is one of Hanako's early games, the mix of cute and weird characters and funny dialogues makes the game a must-have for fans of unconventional RPGs.”
    • “The plot is very simple and quite silly: aliens that look like plants from another dimension are invading Earth and it's up to the girls from the school's science club to stop them.”
    • “It was slow, had no real story to speak of, troped characters and tedious combat that monopolizes the majority of the game.”
    • “There isn't all that much of a story either - just a few lines of comedy and simple decision points stuck along a linear narrative.”
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by standard turn-based combat with an emphasis on formation and SP management, but it suffers from repetitiveness and clunky mechanics, leading to a dull experience over time. While the exploration and combat elements are present, they lack depth and innovation, resulting in a game that feels disjointed and overly simplistic. Overall, it may appeal to casual players seeking a light-hearted JRPG experience, but those looking for engaging mechanics or a compelling story may find it lacking.

    • “As for the gameplay and mechanics, it's pretty standard: classic turn-based combat with an emphasis on formation and SP management. Basic attacks are mostly useless; you get to place the girls on a front line and a back line, the latter can't be attacked except by AoE moves, but only the girls on the front line get to act. This is made easier by the fact that walking in the overworld seems to gradually restore SP, which is honestly a saving grace since recovery items are pretty hard to come by.”
    • “So if you want a decent JRPG with some tactical gameplay that doesn't take itself too seriously and embraces the anime silliness, I can recommend this one.”
    • “Fun to be had by anyone, those looking for casual play or a challenge, Science Girls offers a unique gameplay style that is a steal at $5.”
    • “This game feels like it had a character/settings designer, a gameplay designer, and an RPG mechanics designer that were all making a game on their own, and they just patched them together.”
    • “The gameplay responsiveness is unreasonably crunchy, and shortly into the game battles just become increasingly numbing repeats of your team against armies of self-replicating enemies that just take too long to clear only to get into another same-same-same fight only moments later, taking even longer as it becomes more costly for your characters to perform their actions.”
    • “Short version: good characters, but slow and repetitive gameplay that gets slower and more repetitive.”
  • grinding13 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it manageable and even enjoyable, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, particularly in combat and leveling up. The reliance on grinding to progress, especially for powerful skills and to defeat challenging bosses, can lead to frustration, especially given the lack of equipment upgrades. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on the player's approach to difficulty and their tolerance for repetitive gameplay.

    • “This one involves you tediously checking every room of the first act of the game to find the one unmarked area you need to go.”
    • “However, it is very bare bones as grinding is the only way to get stronger; there is no equipment you can upgrade your characters with.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and grindy.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as lighthearted and often funny, with a mix of cute and quirky characters that contribute to its charm. While some moments may veer into educational territory or come off as sophomoric, the overall writing and dialogue provide entertaining and recognizable characterizations. Despite its shortcomings, many reviewers find the humor to be a highlight, making it enjoyable for fans of unconventional RPGs.

    • “However, the story was well written and funny (not taking itself too seriously).”
    • “The storyline is lighthearted and often humorous, but rather short.”
    • “While the technical side and the wild story clearly show that this game is one of Hanako's early games, the mix of cute and weird characters and funny dialogues makes the game a must-have for fans of unconventional RPGs, and due to the low price, it is certainly worth a try.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The game's graphics feature 2D sprites and hand-drawn anime-style visuals, which contribute to its indie charm despite some roughness and a somewhat amateurish feel. While the overworld tilesets and monster designs lack variation and polish, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and fitting for the game's style.

    • “This game only uses 2D sprites for the gameplay and hand-drawn anime-style graphics for the visual novel segments and backgrounds.”
    • “Despite the flaws and annoyances, the graphics are charming, the game has interesting characters, and the battles can be challenging until you get the rhythm.”
    • “The graphics for the overworld tilesets and stuff look pretty rough and give off a sort of amateurish vibe, which isn't a great thing but I believe just adds more to the game's doujin kind of charm.”
    • “As it is an indie game, it is understandable that graphics are re-used in many places and don't bring a whole lot of variation.”
    • “The graphics aren't mind-blowing, especially when it comes to monsters, but it's a fun little game!”
  • music8 mentions

    The game's music features a mix of decent battle themes that help alleviate repetition, though the quality varies significantly between tracks. Many players appreciate the nostalgic RPG style of the music, particularly in the overworld, but some find it lackluster and lacking urgency. Overall, while there are standout tracks that players enjoy, the music's inconsistency is noted.

    • “I'd still love to find a way to listen to the game's OST separately because I find myself liking a couple of them a lot.”
    • “The music for the overworld is also mostly pretty decent, atmospheric enough in a way.”
    • “Even the music has the nostalgic RPG feel to it.”
    • “The music is lackluster and carries no sense of urgency.”
    • “The game's music is pretty decent, you get a handful of random battle themes for every basic encounter which I'd say helps a lot with not making it feel too repetitive, although the quality greatly varies from track to track.”
    • “The music frequently had an old school RPG style battle music feel to it.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its diverse range of science-themed attacks, a variety of food items, and adjustable difficulty levels, all complemented by engaging music. Players can enjoy a fresh experience with each playthrough, enhancing its overall value.

    • “The variety of imaginatively science-themed attacks, food items that could be dispensed with, and difficulty that could be increased mean that this game has great replay value.”
    • “It also has good music, a random assortment of food items, and high replay value.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with the overworld music being described as decent and effectively contributing to the immersive experience.

    • “The music for the overworld is mostly pretty decent, creating an atmospheric experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game experienced some stability issues, including crashes during boss fights, but these problems appear to have been addressed in recent updates.

    • “A little buggy; it crashed during a boss fight, but it seems to be fixed now.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I experienced several stability issues, including random freezes and crashes.”
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