Yandere School

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Yandere School is a single player simulation game. It was developed by LARKE SERIES and was released on September 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Yandere School," Akari Furutaka is an infatuated schoolgirl determined to win the heart of her beloved senpai. Compete with rival classmates and hidden opponents to win his affection, using stealth and cunning to eliminate competitors and hide your crimes. Experience an immersive anime-style world in this 3D stealth action game, where the fight for love knows no mercy.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

humor13 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

Yandere School offers a fun and quirky experience for fans of the yandere genre, with a charming protagonist and humorous moments.
The game features decent art direction and hand-drawn cutscenes, which add a unique visual appeal.
Despite its simplicity, the game is complete and provides a short, entertaining distraction for those looking for a light-hearted murder simulator.

The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value and depth.
Many players report bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with body disposal and character movement.
The voice acting and dialogue can feel awkward and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a quirky girl, Akari, who obsessively pursues her senpai, leading to a mix of humor and violence as she eliminates rivals. While some players appreciate the unique premise and character dynamics, many criticize the story for being simplistic, poorly paced, and lacking depth, with a desire for more character development and coherent storytelling. Overall, the narrative is seen as entertaining yet flawed, with potential for improvement.
- “The game tells the story of a quirky girl who falls in love with her senpai and will do whatever it takes to get his love.”
- “It follows Akari Furutaka, a seemingly innocent but violent individual, eager to succeed in her quest of obtaining her first lover at the cost of jeopardizing his relationships with other females attracted to him.”
- “The story is different; Akari acts like an actual yandere (she's sweet to her crush, spends time with him, and goes after the people who try to take him away from her). The characters are unique and the school setting is designed completely differently.”
- “The story is basic & simple.”
- “The story was short, and I wish there was more character development and better pacing, but at the same time, I'm glad that the developer didn't add in any cringy/edgy details to the game, like how Akari is an 'empty shell without Makio'.”
- “It has a story, but it is more likely just a set of scenarios to add more stages since sadly the game itself lacks content.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style and hand-drawn cutscenes, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and reminiscent of early 3D games. Many users note that the graphics are not impressive, particularly on mobile, and express disappointment over the lack of customization options. Overall, while the art direction has its charm, the technical execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a consensus that the graphics are subpar for a game released in 2017.
- “I like the art direction, with the unique art style of the models and environment, as well as the hand-drawn artwork during the visual-novel segments; it's nice.”
- “The game features cutscenes with anime and visual novel elements at the beginning and end of each chapter with decent artwork, voice acting, and a dynamic environment where all the characters will have a name, school routines, and additional agendas.”
- “Graphics are very light as it was mostly ported from the mobile game, but it works and looks fine.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality mobile phone graphics.”
- “The graphics are not good and cheap, and you have to pay to play this short game?!”
- “The graphics look to be PS2 for a 2017 game, but the story somewhat makes up for it, but not by much.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around exploring a small school environment, where players control a yandere protagonist who eliminates romantic rivals using various weapons while maintaining a façade of innocence. While the mechanics offer some enjoyment, they are criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many players noting bugs and poor controls. Overall, the game provides a short, albeit flawed, experience that may appeal to those seeking a lighthearted, stealth-based action game, especially at a discount.
- “The gameplay focuses on exploring a small school environment, scavenging crude weapons, sneaking up on rivals, dispatching them, and concealing the evidence.”
- “Recommended when at a discount or bundle offer for those looking for a short 3D stealth-based action game with simple gameplay mechanics, fan service, achievements that are easy to get in less than 10 hours, optional trivia questions, a dynamic environment with decent voice acting, anime cutscenes, and don't mind any of the controversial content, bugs, or likelihood of inducing motion sickness as a 3D game.”
- “However, the gameplay is where I kind of agree with people's criticism; it's a bit too repetitive.”
- “There are many bugs and glitches in the game, and the gameplay feels overall bland and repetitive.”
- “It lacks any deep mechanics (basically kill and don't be caught over the course of several chapters) and it has no replay value outside of achievements.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as bizarre and hilarious, often stemming from its absurd scenarios and quirky characters, such as an older doctor with an inappropriate crush. Players find themselves laughing both at the game's intentional jokes and its unintentional glitches, creating a comedic experience that thrives on its weirdness. While the gameplay is short, it delivers a memorable and entertainingly absurd journey that encourages players not to take it too seriously.
- “The story is weird and hilarious.”
- “But you'll be laughing both at and with the game.”
- “Too short but so, so hilarious!”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits a range of bugs and glitches that can impact gameplay, with some players finding them amusing while others consider them frustrating. Despite these issues, many reviewers note that the game is complete and has a finished story, making it more stable than some alternatives. Overall, while stability is a concern, it is seen as somewhat forgivable given the game's other qualities.
- “I don't know why but for me it was sometimes very buggy before and after the cutscene.”
- “There are many bugs and glitches in the game and the gameplay feels overall bland and repetitive.”
- “The game has a few weird glitches that make it difficult to play.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting a modest yet enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While the sound effects are considered average, the voice acting and overall musical composition contribute positively to the experience, earning a solid rating of 8/10.
- “Music was nice on the other hand and voice acting was decent for what it was.”
- “The music is nice and the wacky game is entertaining.”
- “The sound was okay; it sounded like the kill sounds were the same, but the music was pretty nice.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
- “While there are some nice melodies, overall the audio experience is underwhelming and forgettable.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short duration of around 30 minutes and a linear structure that doesn't encourage multiple playthroughs. While unlockable outfits and achievements provide some incentive to replay, the lack of deep mechanics and coherent storytelling diminishes overall replay value. Enhancements in content and strategy could improve its appeal for repeated play.
- “Although the game is relatively short (around 30 minutes), the unlockable outfits and achievements offer some replay value.”
- “If they improve on storytelling to make it more coherent and add more depth and strategy to the game, it should be in a more 'replayable' state.”
- “Although intriguing and at times challenging, the game is reduced to being too linear and does not provide enough replay value once it has captured the attention of certain players.”
- “It lacks content, which leads to a lack of replayability even during your first playthrough.”
- “It lacks any deep mechanics (basically kill and don't be caught over the course of several chapters) and has no replay value outside of achievements, but it gets the work done and is enjoyable for those two or so hours.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game's story is brief and could benefit from deeper character development and improved pacing, players appreciate the absence of clichéd or overly dramatic elements, particularly in the portrayal of Akari's character.
- “The character development is incredibly well-crafted, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
- “I was impressed by how the characters evolved throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the overall narrative, providing a rich backdrop for the player's choices and interactions.”
- “The story was short, and I wish there was more character development and better pacing. However, I'm glad that the developer didn't add any cringy or edgy details to the game, like how Akari is an 'empty shell without Makio.'”
monetization
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The monetization of Yandere School has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app being sold on Steam, which detracts from its value. Additionally, the game is perceived as a subpar imitation of Yandere Simulator, further fueling negative sentiments about its pricing strategy.
- “Yandere School is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “This mobile app is a third-person adventure game and a supposed ripoff of another game called Yandere Simulator, only not as good.”