Chinese Parents
Last updated: 2025-02-22
- Evokes nostalgia and reflection on parenting.
- Simulates Chinese-style parenting and family life.
- Engaging initial playthroughs despite repetition.
- Overemphasis on academic achievement, Gaokao.
- Repetitive gameplay loop becomes tedious.
- Technical issues, poor save system, achievements.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 1753
- Helpful reviews
- 60%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 38%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 70%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 30%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1407
- Negative points
- 1469
- Gameplay points
- 227
- Perf. points
- 5
- Rec. points
- 358
- Misc points
- 144
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Evokes nostalgia and reflection | The game evokes strong emotions and nostalgia, particularly for those familiar with the Chinese education system and culture. Its realistic portrayal of life events and family dynamics resonates with players, prompting reflection on their own experiences and relationships. | 51% |
| Simulates Chinese-style parenting | The game effectively simulates the experience of raising a child in a Chinese family, highlighting the pressures and expectations of Chinese-style parenting. Players often find themselves adopting the same parenting behaviors they initially intended to avoid, leading to self-reflection and a new understanding of their own parents. | 36% |
| Engaging and enjoyable initial playthroughs | The initial playthroughs of the game are particularly engaging and enjoyable due to the novelty and discovery of new content. Players are motivated to explore different character routes and unlock various skills and professions. The early game experience is addictive and makes players want to continue playing. | 21% |
| Continuous updates and support | The game receives consistent updates and support from the developers, adding new content and addressing previous criticisms. This ongoing support is a significant positive for reviewers, indicating the developers' dedication to the game and its community. | 9% |
| Humorous and satirical content | The game contains humorous elements, internet memes, and satirical commentary on educational pressures and social issues. These elements enhance the entertainment value and create a relatable experience for players, particularly those familiar with Chinese culture. | 6% |
| Enjoyable raising simulation aspect | Players enjoy the raising simulation aspect of the game, finding it satisfying to nurture their characters and guide them towards different outcomes. Some reviewers express a desire to raise their children to be healthy and happy, while others enjoy the freedom to experiment with different parenting styles. | 5% |
| Reflects social and economic realities | The game reflects various social and economic realities, such as the impact of starting points on future success and the accumulation of family wealth across generations. It also touches on the importance of choosing supportive friends and the social dynamics between genders. | 3% |
| Repeatedly drawn to certain paths | Some reviewers find themselves repeatedly drawn to certain career paths or academic goals, even after multiple playthroughs. This suggests that the game's mechanics and progression system can be highly engaging, even if they lead to similar outcomes. | 3% |
| Innovative mechanics and novel theme | The game is praised for its innovative mechanics and novel theme, which initially pique players' curiosity. This suggests that the game offers a unique and refreshing experience compared to other titles in the genre. | 3% |
| Positive addition of pet system | The addition of pets is a welcome feature for many players, adding new life experiences and heartwarming moments to the game. This update enhances the raising/nurturing aspect and provides more long-term gameplay options. | 2% |
| Significant domestic game | The game is considered a noteworthy and historically significant domestic game, particularly for its contributions to the indie game scene in China. It is praised for its unique characteristics and overall quality. | 2% |
| Positive re-release in Chinese region | The game's re-release and availability in the Chinese region on Steam is a positive event for many reviewers, addressing a previous restriction and allowing more players to access the game. | 2% |