Shoujo City

About

Shoujo City is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Shoujo City Developer and was released on May 16, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features cute character designs and customization options, appealing to fans of yuri and anime aesthetics.
It offers a nostalgic experience for players familiar with the mobile version, providing a fun and simple dating sim experience.
The sandbox mode allows for creative freedom and exploration, making it enjoyable for players who like open-world gameplay.

The game feels empty and lacks engaging content, with many areas appearing deserted and NPC interactions being repetitive.
Controls are clunky and frustrating, with issues like slow camera movement and the need to hold down keys for running, making gameplay tedious.
The story mode is underdeveloped, lacking clear objectives and guidance, which can lead to a sense of aimlessness while playing.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a mixed reception for the story aspect, with some players finding the story mode lacking in objectives and depth, essentially feeling like a sandbox experience. While a few appreciate the addition of a story mode as a welcome change, others criticize it for being unengaging and inappropriate, ultimately deeming it boring.
- “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.”
- “The story mode is basically just a sandbox with no objectives or story at all.”
- “I do not enjoy the story mode.”
- “It sexualizes little girls and has no story and is just plain boring.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its uncooperative camera, clumsy controls, and unclear mechanics, making it less enjoyable as a time-waster. While some appreciate the addition of a story mode that enhances the experience, others find the interactions lacking depth and immersion, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop. Overall, the gameplay feels underdeveloped and fails to engage players fully.
- “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
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The graphics are generally considered good, with some users appreciating their simplistic charm, while others note that the game lacks background music, which affects the overall experience. Frequent updates help maintain performance, and while the visuals are decent, there is a desire for more engaging gameplay elements reminiscent of earlier versions.
- “Regardless of the simplistic graphics, it's incredible.”
- “- Cute graphics”
- “Frequent updates, okay graphics, doesn't run too laggy.”
- “-cute graphics”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring significant time investment due to poor controls and ergonomics. While there are numerous activities available, many feel that the dating sim elements lack engagement and contribute to an overall sense of monotony.
- “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 feel detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the gameplay would be enhanced with a musical score similar to that of its 2D version.
- “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 can choose what girl to date.”
- “No music.”
- “And no music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and absurd elements, such as the option to date a dakimakura, which players find amusing. Users appreciate the comedic potential in naming characters, with examples like "pillow waifu" adding to the lighthearted experience. Overall, the humor contributes to the game's fun and entertaining nature.
- “The ability to date a dakimakura instead of an actual girl in the sandbox mode is pretty funny.”
- “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. I definitely recommend it! The things you can get away with naming your girlfriend are hilarious. Once, I named the dakimakura 'Pillow Waifu'! XD”