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Is School Years worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual novel readers who want a story about Chinese high school life
- Players interested in coming-of-age stories centered on study and emotions
- Readers who prefer narrative-focused games over action-driven gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat, exploration, or other mechanically intensive gameplay
- Players looking for a self-contained story with a broad range of activities
- Readers who prefer fantasy or speculative settings over contemporary school life
Our take on School Years
Instead of using a standalone adventure arc, the game opens a longer life story in stages. Its first episode concentrates on a student's final high school year, treating school pressures and uncertain emotions as the foundation for later university and working-life chapters.
What is School Years?
School Years is a visual novel adapted from a real-life story.
This first episode follows a Chinese high school student through the final year of senior high school, where examination-focused education shapes daily study and future expectations. The story also addresses uncertainty around emotions during adolescence and the events that leave a lasting impression on the protagonist. It forms the opening part of a planned three-stage series covering high school, university, and working life. This episode establishes the broader life trajectory while focusing on the student's school experiences in China.
How School Years plays
- 01High School Setting
- The first episode takes place during a Chinese student's final year of senior high school.
- 02Three-Stage Story
- The wider series is divided into high school, university, and working life.
- 03Real-Life Adaptation
- The visual novel draws its story from real events.
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School Years: platforms & release
Is School Years worth it?
It is worth it if: visual novel readers who want a story about Chinese high school life. Skip it if: players seeking combat, exploration, or other mechanically intensive gameplay.
Where can I download School Years?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens School Years's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is School Years on?
Windows only.
