Campus Life

Campus Life is a university-themed simulation that follows a student during the last academic year before graduation. The player is introduced to a campus where both social and academic choices affect the outcome. Every week provides opportunities to study, join activities, or interact with other characters, and each decision influences grades, friendships, and reputation. The setting captures the structure of a school year, with deadlines, events, and final exams shaping the overall journey.

Mechanics and player control

The core mechanics revolve around managing time and energy. Each day has a limited number of actions, so the player must decide how to allocate them. Attending lectures improves knowledge, while joining clubs boosts reputation. Spending time with friends can open new storylines, but it reduces the time available for academic preparation. These overlapping systems force the player to prioritize goals and accept trade-offs, making every run unique.

Main objectives

During gameplay, the player balances multiple tasks at once:

·         Keeping academic performance strong enough to pass exams

·         Building and maintaining friendships or relationships

·         Participating in campus clubs and extracurricular events

·         Improving reputation to unlock opportunities

·         Preparing for graduation at the end of the year

These goals do not exist separately but interact, so success in one area may create difficulties in another.

Storytelling through decisions

Campus Life does not rely on linear storytelling but instead allows events to unfold based on the player’s choices. For example, missing classes for social events may lead to academic setbacks, while rejecting social invitations could prevent access to certain narrative paths. Traits chosen at the start of the game also shape how options play out. Because the academic year is finite, every choice has long-term weight, and small decisions can shift the ending.

Replayability and outcomes

The replay value of Campus Life comes from its branching structure and variety of endings. Different combinations of study habits, social interactions, and extracurricular activities lead to unique outcomes. One playthrough might focus on academic success, another on building strong personal connections, and a third on balancing both. This flexibility ensures that the game remains engaging across multiple sessions, offering fresh perspectives on the challenges of completing a final year at university.