the World According to Girl

About

A deck-building roguelike caring game In a collapsed world, a plan to raise a young girl into a savior begins in order to find the only salvation. You become an "administrator" to raise a girl to become a savior, and raise her by selecting "human resources (cards)" with various effects.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging deckbuilding/drafting experience with a well-crafted story.
The art style is appealing, and the gameplay offers a good amount of depth and variety, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The improved English translation enhances the overall experience, making it more accessible to players.

The tutorial is lacking, leaving players confused about the mechanics and objectives, especially for those unfamiliar with the genre.
The game is heavily reliant on RNG, which can lead to frustrating experiences for players who dislike chance-based gameplay.
Translation issues persist, with some players finding the text difficult to understand, detracting from the narrative experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is centered around hiring actors to fulfill roles in an artificial city to raise a character, with a strong emphasis on strategy and variety. However, players face significant challenges due to the game's heavy reliance on RNG, which can lead to frustration even for those who understand the mechanics. Additionally, the lack of English guides limits accessibility for players seeking to navigate the game's complexities.
- “[i]Gameplay loop:[/i] You hire paid actors to take up various roles around an artificial city to raise your girl, divided into five districts.”
- “[i]Gameplay variety:[/i] There are a lot of different strategies you can use to raise your girl, but you'll be limited somewhat at the beginning by who you can find and who comes to your aid.”
- “-[u]The machine and I[/u] - hire small mechanics.”
- “There are no guides in English, and the discussions are largely about how RNG heavy it is, to where those who've figured out mechanics still fail consistently due to layers of RNG.”
- “[Gameplay loop:] You hire paid actors to take up various roles around an artificial city to raise your girl, divided into five districts.”
- “[Gameplay variety:] There are a lot of different strategies you can use to raise your girl, but you'll be limited somewhat at the beginning by who you can find and who comes to your aid.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The game features a compelling story that enhances its unique deckbuilding and drafting mechanics, drawing comparisons to "The Truman Show." Even players who skip the narrative still feel the game's strong emotional atmosphere, indicating that the story significantly contributes to the overall experience.
- “This is a really great deckbuilding/drafting game that is accompanied by an extremely well-made story (something akin to 'The Truman Show').”
- “Unique draft card game experience with an interesting storyline.”
- “But more than that, it's a game that, even in my last playthrough where I skipped the story, it builds towards one mood and, even in a secondary language and the occasional Ren'Py error (which you solve by hitting ignore), it 500% nails the experience it's going for.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally considered "alright," with a notable emphasis on a cool art style that appeals to players. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, as indicated by user interest sparked from the store page.
- “The art style is cool, and looking at the information on the store page had me thinking this game was for me.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in Persona 5 is characterized as atmospheric and cohesive, creating a well-crafted original soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience, particularly on rainy days, despite some criticism regarding its limited variety.
- “If you could put up with Persona 5's limited soundtrack, you'll find an atmospheric, cohesive, and well-made OST that is great for rainy days.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional translation errors and bugs, but many users feel that these issues do not detract significantly from its overall value, especially considering its low price point of $10.
- “It has its translation errors and does have its buggy moments, but regardless, this is worth the $10.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in Persona 5 is characterized by a cohesive and well-crafted original soundtrack that enhances the game's mood, making it particularly enjoyable during rainy days, despite some criticism regarding its limited variety.
- “If you can overlook Persona 5's limited soundtrack, you'll discover an atmospheric, cohesive, and well-crafted OST that is perfect for rainy days.”