To be honest, when I saw the name of this game, my first reaction was "another skin-changing card-drawing mobile game." After all, there have been too many games in recent years that advertise "school beauty", "nurturing" and "harem". Nine out of ten games are built with values in the skin of a beautiful girl. But this game surprised me a little. Although it has a lot of flaws, it at least allowed me, an old Ben3 player, to regain the feeling of secretly playing Java games on a Symbian machine.
Let's talk about the advantages first. What impresses me most is its “on-hook” design, which really nourishes the liver. Unlike many similar games nowadays, which talk about being idle, but actually give you a bunch of red dots, limited time activities, and physical overflow penalties if you are not online for two hours. This game is very Buddhist, and the offline income is generous. When you go online to collect food, you can watch a few girls chatting and having fun in the dormitory, which is quite life-like. The plot copy also takes the route of being silly. The "escape room" and "level adventure" are actually just jokes. Old players will smile knowingly after reading it. Young players may find it crude, but I think this kind of relaxed feeling without pretentiousness is quite scarce nowadays.
Compared with similar games, such as "Love and Producer", which emphasizes plot and interaction, the "phone calls" and "shopping" in this game are more like dispensable easter eggs, and the depth is definitely not as good as others. But it is smart in that it does not treat itself as an otome or in love, but instead follows the funny group portrait route of "a mentor leading a student". The bond between characters is not unlocked by giving gifts to increase value, but through some random events. For example, a girl will send a voice message late at night complaining about the shaking hands of the aunt in the cafeteria. This small detail is much more humane than those cold reminders of "favorability +50".
The shortcomings are also obvious. The combat system is basically non-existent. Even the fighting ability, skill special effects are cheap, and the sense of impact is almost zero. Compared with the semi-automatic combat in "Princess Connect", the strategy is far inferior, let alone compared with "Onmyoji". And the probability of drawing cards is a bit tricky. I saved up diamonds for half a month and got all R in ten consecutive games. I was so angry that I almost uninstalled it. But considering that this game is free and doesn't force you to pay for it, it's considered a balance for someone like me who doesn't spend money on it and can easily push pictures by hanging up.
The other manufacturer is Chengdu Qijiuyou. The name sounds unfamiliar, but judging from the quality of the games, they should be a small team. To be honest, it's quite courageous to make such an "old-school" idle development game in this era of monopoly by big companies and rampant buying. Although the UI interface is a bit clunky, the loading occasionally freezes, and the server crashed once, the win is that the attitude is sincere, the apology in the announcement is not blaming, and the compensation is generous.
Finally, let's talk about nostalgia. Back then, I played pixel games like "Gulliver's Travels" on Nokia. I could walk through a maze all night. There were no in-app purchases or card draws. It was just fun. Nowadays, mobile games have beautiful graphics and complex systems, and the playability becomes more and more like work. "School Beauty Dream Factory" can't be said to be a masterpiece, but it at least reminds me that games can be less anxious. You don't have to set an alarm to grab resources, or study team formation formulas. You can just click on the screen when you get off work and watch those virtual silly girls having fun on the playground. It's great.
If you are looking for a mobile game with hardcore combat or a deep plot, this game is not for you. But if you want to find a "plain and boring" electronic potted plant that you can water every day and look at the flowers, then you can give it a try. No bragging, no slander, just 7 points, of which 1 point is the emotional bonus. 🌾