Shoujo City

About

"Shoujo City" is a dating simulator game that combines elements of bishoujo visual novels and sandbox-style city exploration. Set in a 3D virtual Tokyo, players can date their unique anime girlfriend while engaging in various activities such as shopping, cooking, and cosplay. The game features a variety of clothing, accessories, and food options, as well as the choice to date a dakimakura pillow.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is cute and charming, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of dating sims.
It offers a fun and relaxing gameplay experience with a focus on yuri themes and character customization.
Players appreciate the variety of activities and the potential for future updates to enhance the game.

The controls and camera mechanics are clunky, making navigation frustrating and tedious.
Many areas feel empty and lack NPCs, leading to a sense of isolation in the game world.
The game is criticized for its lack of content and guidance, making it difficult for players to engage with the dating mechanics.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay has been criticized for its uncooperative camera, clumsy controls, and lack of engaging mechanics, making it feel more frustrating than enjoyable. While some appreciate the addition of a story mode that offers a sense of accomplishment, others find the interactions shallow and the overall experience lacking in character and immersion.
- “I loved the adventurous free style of gameplay, but I feel the interactions with my girlfriend could stand to be a bit more immersive and less like I'm talking to an AI.”
- “Currently, this is the gameplay loop:”
- “With an uncooperative camera, clumsy controls, and inscrutable mechanics, the game even manages to fail to deliver on being a pleasant time-waster.”
- “A nice little lesbian life sim would be great, but with empty areas in what I think is supposed to be Tokyo, characters that feel devoid of that very word (character), and gameplay that amounts to 'do you know thing?'”
- “The addition of a story mode (walkthrough mode) was a welcome change to SC3D's otherwise stagnant gameplay, and adds a sense of accomplishment for sticking with it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics are generally considered good, with some users appreciating their simplicity and cuteness, while others note that the game runs smoothly despite occasional lag. However, there are mixed feelings about the lack of background music and the gameplay experience compared to previous versions.
- “Regardless of the simplistic graphics, it's incredible.”
- “- Cute graphics”
- “Frequent updates, okay graphics, doesn't run too laggy.”
- “-cute graphics”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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60%
The addition of a story mode in the v1.0 update of Shoujo City 3D has been seen as a positive change, providing a new way to engage with the game and a sense of accomplishment. However, some users criticize the overall narrative, describing it as lacking depth and being uninteresting, with concerns about its sexualization of characters.
- “According to the v1.0 update, it added a story mode, a brand new way to play Shoujo City.”
- “The addition of a story mode (walkthrough mode) was a welcome change to SC3D's otherwise stagnant gameplay, and adds a sense of accomplishment for sticking with it.”
- “It sexualizes little girls and has no story and is just plain boring.”
- “No story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring a significant time investment that feels unfulfilling. The combination of sloppy controls and poor ergonomics exacerbates the experience, making tasks feel laborious rather than enjoyable. Overall, the dating sim elements are viewed as lackluster and contribute to the overall grind.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Sloppy controls with really bad ergonomics; most things are tedious to do, and the inaccurate controls don't help.”
- “Many could argue that there are many things to do, and that's true, but the whole 'dating sim' part isn't fun nor attractive; it's tedious and lazy.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks background music, which many users find odd and believe detracts from the overall gameplay experience. The absence of music is noted as a significant downside, especially compared to previous versions that featured a more engaging audio backdrop.
- “The graphics are good, but it's weird not having any background music like a lot of games do. The gameplay would be a lot better if it was like in the 2D version when you could choose which girl to date.”
- “No music.”
- “And no music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be a delightful surprise, with many enjoying the freedom to create amusing names for characters, such as "pillow waifu." This lighthearted approach adds to the overall fun and makes the game a great time killer.
- “This game is honestly fun! When I first got it, I thought I was going to regret it, but I didn't. It's quite fun and a great time killer. Definitely recommend it! The things you can get away with naming your character are hilarious. Like once I named the dakimakura 'Pillow Waifu'! XD”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I find myself laughing out loud at the ridiculous situations and clever dialogue. It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics. The quirky character names and funny interactions keep me entertained for hours!”