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Official game description:
  
**The game is produced by Unreal Engine 5, using many next-generation technologies, such as Nanite can make the model have a high level of precision of the movie level, Lumen can provide comparable to the natural environment of the light and shadow so that the game inside the alternation of day and night is real and detailed, coupled with the game for the first-person can be better immersive for players to experience the game.**  
**The school in the game is an open world that can be explored freely, and all the scenes and buildings are loaded seamlessly. For example, you can choose to go to the women's restroom when you go to the toilet, you can choose to take all the pots and pans at home when you go to the school, you can choose to steal all the commodities in the supermarket instead of checking out, and you can even take away your roommate's belongings.**  
**There are many interesting ways to play in the game, such as realizing the fantasy of daze in class, time standing still, instantaneous movement and so on, and of course, there is also the function of blowing up the school, which every reader has imagined, and destroying all the buildings in the school. There is also a replica of the game that you like to desert and play inside your cell phone during class, in short, this unique gameplay will bring you a unique experience.**  
**1\. I’m fed up with too many profit-oriented manufacturers that treat games as commodities. They copy whatever is popular and sew whatever makes money. So I have always had a dream to make a game that is different from what’s on the market. It’s a good game. It will be found to be supportive.  
2\. I am an independent game producer. This game was produced by me alone. It took me a lot of energy and effort. I hope more people will play my game.**

Release date: 12 Jan, 2025

Categories: First-Person Perspective, Open-World Exploration, Sandbox Creation, Single-player Story, Puzzle Solving, Character Progression, Thief Simulation, Mini-game Collection


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging, emotionally resonant storyline (weight 0.78): The game features a good and profound story that is both engaging and emotionally resonant. Some reviewers found the plot to be very touching, with some scenes having educational value. The storyline is vivid and humorous.
- High degree of player freedom (weight 0.64): The game offers a high degree of freedom, allowing players to make choices and explore various paths, including studying, socializing, pranks, and even destruction. This freedom, combined with unconventional campus experiences, provides a refreshing alternative to traditional simulation games.
- High-quality, immersive graphics (weight 0.6): The game is praised for its high-quality graphics, detailed textures, and realistic scenes, often described as movie-quality. Reviewers highlight the seamless open world, attention to detail, and overall visual appeal, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Humorous content with many memes (weight 0.57): The game is full of humorous content, including memes, parodies, and silly elements, which many reviewers found enjoyable and funny. The humor is easily understood, especially by Chinese players, and adds to the overall entertainment value.
- High-quality free-to-play game (weight 0.28): The game is free-to-play and considered high quality, especially given it was often developed by a single person. Some reviewers are willing to pay for the game after optimization, even if it's not free, and have purchased DLC to support the developer.
- Developed by one person (weight 0.17): The game was primarily developed by one person, which is considered impressive given its overall quality and depth. Reviewers acknowledge the developer's effort and passion in creating the game as a solo project.
- Abstract and unconventional experience (weight 0.08): The game features an abstract plot and is highly absurd, providing a unique and unconventional experience. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to express ideas through its abstract storyline.
- Exploration with well-crafted puzzles (weight 0.06): The game includes hidden collectibles and secret rooms, encouraging exploration. The puzzles are meticulously crafted and challenge logic without inducing frustration. The pacing allows players to savor moments of discovery at their own rhythm, free from the constraints of timers or pressure.
- Compared favorably to AAA titles (weight 0.06): The game is being compared to AAA titles, with some reviewers expressing a preference for it over other games. It is considered a potential representative of domestic AAA games.
- Excellent Turkish translation (weight 0.03): The game has a Turkish language option, and the translation is exceptionally well-done, surpassing the Turkish skills of many friends.
- Controversial gameplay is unique (weight 0.03): The game's controversial gameplay (e.g., stealing, vandalism) is a unique selling point, attracting players seeking novelty. The gameplay is innovative.
- Critiques educational values (weight 0.03): The game reflects the rigid mindset of some parents who prioritize grades. The game expresses lament about the current distorted educational values through fantasy.

Common complaints:
- Severe optimization/performance issues (weight 0.97): The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to lag, low frame rates, and crashes, even on relatively powerful hardware and low settings. Many reviewers found the game unplayable due to these problems, which persisted from the beginning and throughout the game.
- Repetitive, monotonous gameplay (weight 0.74): The game features monotonous gameplay, repetitive tasks, and excessive cutscenes that detract from the player's experience. The large map feels empty and underutilized, with side quests that lack meaningful rewards and feel disconnected from the main story.
- Save issues, data loss (weight 0.72): The game lacks manual saving and suffers from issues with autosaving, leading to save data loss and crashes upon loading. The 'fantasy time stop' feature is particularly problematic, and the game lacks a mission guide.
- Incomprehensible and shallow plot (weight 0.67): The game's plot is confusing, disjointed, and lacks depth, with nonsensical dialogue and forced emotional moments. Reviewers found the story incomprehensible and unengaging, making it difficult to follow or care about the events.
- Launch and crashing issues (weight 0.65): Many reviewers experienced issues launching the game, with errors preventing access or intermittent crashes. Some players were unable to display the game in full screen.
- Numerous gameplay bugs (weight 0.65): The game is plagued with various bugs, such as getting stuck in the environment, teleporting underground, or freezing in specific locations. These bugs negatively impact the overall game experience.
- Location-specific crashes (weight 0.64): The game crashes in specific areas, such as the subway or when entering the reality/present-day storyline. These crashes make certain parts of the game unplayable.
- Poor and inconsistent graphics (weight 0.63): The game suffers from inconsistent and poorly made graphics, with strange character models and lifeless expressions. The art style lacks cohesion, and the visuals are unappealing, even on low graphics settings.
- Motion sickness (first-person) (weight 0.63): The game's first-person perspective causes motion sickness for some players, even on low graphics settings. This issue is not present in other first-person shooters for these reviewers.
- Poor translation quality (weight 0.62): The game suffers from poor translation quality, making dialogues and game configurations hard to understand. Incomplete and nonsensical text further hinders immersion and understanding of the story.
- Unfunny, stale meme humor (weight 0.59): The game's humor relies heavily on stale memes and bizarre actions that are not executed well, resulting in an unfunny and tedious experience. The 'parody' style feels clumsy and lacks cleverness.
- Lacking NPC/world interaction (weight 0.59): The game lacks sufficient NPC interaction and world interaction, making the world feel lifeless and unengaging. Reviewers suggest adding NPC dialogues and interaction features to improve the game's immersion.
- Map design flaws/NPC spawning (weight 0.09): Flawed map design and NPC spawning issues lead to car crashes, loss of in-game currency, and progress resets. Reviewers suggest removing cars or preventing people from spawning on the road to mitigate these problems.
- Getting stuck, exit issues (weight 0.07): Reviewers experienced getting stuck in the environment and difficulty exiting the game. These issues disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Unrealistic school population (weight 0.05): The school environment is populated almost exclusively by beautiful women, creating an unrealistic and unbalanced setting. The lack of male characters and potential removal of storylines contribute to this feeling.
- Questionable value proposition (weight 0.04): Reviewers express hesitation in recommending the game if it costs money, suggesting it is not worth the price. This point reflects concerns about the game's value proposition.
- Unrealistic urination reactions (weight 0.04): The game's reactions to urination are unrealistic and lack humor.  This point is of low importance due to its focus on a specific, potentially offensive, element of the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Tedious stat grinding (weight 0.1): Stats like strength and endurance can be upgraded through repetitive actions like push-ups and running. Maxing out stats grants significant advantages, such as increased carrying capacity and one-hit KOs. The grind to improve stats is tedious.
- Theft from stores/apartments (weight 0.1): Players can engage in theft, targeting stores and apartments. Methods include purchasing keys and exploiting NPC behavior. However, some reviewers found this gameplay loop to be slow and tedious.
- Violence and lewd actions (weight 0.09): The game allows players to perform violent and lewd actions such as attacking students and urinating. While some find the freedom amusing, the focus on these actions may detract from other gameplay aspects. The inclusion of these elements may be controversial.
- Limited open-world interaction (weight 0.04): The game is described as an open-world or pseudo-open-world sandbox game. However, some reviewers note that the interactive elements within the open world are limited, which may affect the overall sense of freedom and exploration.
- Crime scene cleanup (weight 0.04): A core gameplay mechanic involves cleaning up crime scenes. Players utilize various tools and cleaning agents to remove blood, dispose of bodies, and restore furniture, adding a unique element to the gameplay.
- Non-linear puzzles, environmental storytelling (weight 0.04): The game features non-linear puzzles that challenge the player's logic and problem-solving skills. The narrative is revealed through environmental storytelling, rewarding players who pay attention to details and explore the game world.
- Initial grinding required (weight 0.04): The game requires initial grinding to progress, with players spending time accumulating resources to afford basic necessities like a car and a house. This initial grind can be a barrier to entry before the story unfolds.
- Mediocre controls and HUD (weight 0.02): The game suffers from mediocre controls and a poorly designed HUD. This negatively impacts the player experience, making navigation and interaction more difficult and less intuitive.
- Collecting for medical expenses (weight 0.02): Players collect valuables and cash within the game to contribute to their in-game daughter's medical expenses. This provides a narrative-driven motivation for the player's actions and adds an emotional layer to the gameplay.
- Survival system (eating, defecating) (weight 0.02): The game incorporates a survival system that requires players to manage their character's needs, including eating and defecating. This adds a layer of realism and resource management to the gameplay experience.
- L key progresses mission (weight 0.02): Pressing the L key progresses the mission and significantly changes the experience. This suggests a potentially unconventional or pivotal game mechanic tied to a specific key press.
- Branching starting routes (weight 0.02): The game allows you to start with either a poor route or a catgirl route. This suggests branching storylines or character options that influence the initial gameplay experience.
- Variety of mini-games (weight 0.02): The game features a variety of mini-games. The quality and integration of these mini-games into the overall gameplay experience is not specified.
- Romance events (weight 0.02): The game's story includes romance events. The depth and quality of these romance elements are not specified.
- Collecting protection money (weight 0.02): The game features collecting protection money. The mechanics and implications of this activity are not further detailed.
- Work hard, exchange ideas (weight 0.02): Players can choose to work hard and exchange ideas with classmates. This suggests a social or academic simulation element within the game.

Performance notes:
- Frame drops in heavily wooded areas (weight 0.02): Frame rate drops significantly in areas with many trees, especially during the mountain plotline. This indicates a specific bottleneck related to environmental rendering.
- Computer restarts when loading saves (weight 0.02): The computer restarted when loading a save, indicating a critical stability issue related to save game functionality.
- Missing mouse cursor on startup (weight 0.02): The mouse cursor is missing upon first entering the main menu, requiring a game restart to fix. This is a specific, reproducible bug that impacts initial user experience.
- Game is memory intensive (weight 0.02): The game used 9GB of VRAM on a 3060 graphics card, which has 12GB of VRAM. This indicates that the game is memory intensive.
- Girls' school storyline inaccessible (weight 0.02): Experienced a bug where the girls' school storyline was not accessible. This is a specific bug that blocks content.
- Lighting and shadow errors (weight 0.02): There are errors in the lighting and shadows. This is a specific visual bug.
- Game locked at 60 FPS (weight 0.02): The game is locked at 60 FPS, which may be a limitation for players with high refresh rate monitors or those seeking higher frame rates.

Recommendations:
- Mixed feelings about the game (weight 0.37): Reviewers have mixed feelings about the game, with some enjoying it and recommending it, while others do not. Some suggest it's only acceptable if expectations are low, while others appreciate the developer's efforts despite the game's flaws.
- Worth trying, given it's free (weight 0.37): Several reviewers temper their expectations due to the game being free, and suggest trying it for that reason. Some find it suitable for killing time, while others suggest it's worth trying as long as it remains free.
- Support the game/developer (weight 0.26): Some reviewers express general support for the game and its developer. This support is often tied to the game being free or the developer being independent.
- Anticipation for future content (weight 0.08): Several reviewers express anticipation for future content, sequels, or specific updates. This indicates a level of engagement and interest in the game's potential future development.
- Negative sentiment, vague reasons (weight 0.02): This point is too vague and doesn't provide any specific feedback. It is also overly negative without any constructive criticism.
- No auto-saving for some (weight 0.02): This point is too specific and doesn't apply to a broad audience. It also doesn't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features.
- Hyperbolic praise (weight 0.02): These points are hyperbolic and don't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features. They are also based on subjective opinions of the game's quality.
- Sarcastic support for feature (weight 0.01): This point is based on a specific, potentially controversial element of the game (blowing up schools). It is also somewhat sarcastic and doesn't provide any constructive feedback.
- Game is very good value (weight 0.01): This point is hyperbolic and doesn't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features. It is also based on a subjective opinion of the game's value.
- Driver update improves FPS (weight 0.01): This point is too specific and only applies to players with certain hardware configurations. It also doesn't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features.
- Time melts away playing (weight 0.01): This point is a general statement about the game being engaging. It doesn't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features.
- Similar to Takeshi's Challenge (weight 0.01): This point is a comparison to another game, Takeshi's Challenge. It doesn't provide any specific feedback about the game's mechanics or features.
- Game is unusable/unplayable (weight 0.01): This point is too vague and doesn't provide any specific feedback. It is also overly negative without any constructive criticism.

Other player notes:
- Solo development limits content (weight 0.09): The game's development by a single person is commendable but may result in limited content depth compared to larger studios. This is a common consideration for indie games, where resources and manpower are often constrained.
- Black market item values unclear (weight 0.04): The black market sells a universal key and a tombstone can be found behind the Royal Garden and sold at the black market. However, the exact selling price (20,000 or 200,000) is unclear, indicating a potential inconsistency or lack of clarity in the game's economy.
- Map icons indicate tasks (weight 0.02): The presence of question mark icons on the map indicates the locations of tasks or items. This is a common UI element in games to guide players and provide objectives.
- Unreal Engine, 28GB storage (weight 0.02): The game utilizes Unreal Engine and requires 28GB of storage space. This information is useful for players considering downloading the game, as it provides insight into the game's technical requirements.
- Attractive female characters (weight 0.01): The game features attractive female characters, which is appealing to male players. This point is based on subjective aesthetic preferences and may not be relevant to all players.

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