Pocket Academy 3
Simulation
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Simulation
Languages
English
Mon Nov 20 2023
Fixed minor issues.
Pocket Academy 3 lets you take the reins of your own educational institution. Build classrooms, labs, and sports fields to create the perfect learning environment. Help students study for exams, join clubs, and find their dream careers. Host school festivals to attract new students and improve your school's ranking. With Kairosoft's signature pixel art and deep management mechanics, your dream school is just a tap away.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Pocket Academy 3 is Kairosoft's most refined management sim to date. For those unfamiliar with the developer, they are the masters of the 'isometric pixel-art tycoon' genre. This third installment in the school-management series adds layers of depth that were missing from its predecessors, including more detailed student clubs, school festivals, and complex building synergies.
As an expert in the Kairosoft ecosystem, I found the pace of this entry to be much more balanced. You start with a small, struggling school and slowly build it into a world-class institution by hiring the right teachers and placing facilities in 'combos' that boost student stats. Watching your students graduate and succeed in their chosen careers provides a unique sense of parental pride that few other games manage to capture. It is a deep, charming, and endlessly replayable simulation that is worth every penny.
Features
In-depth school management and customization
Adorable Kairosoft signature pixel art
Dynamic student life and career paths
New school festivals and club activities
Tips & Walkthrough
Place the Library next to the Computer Lab to create the 'Information Combo.' This significantly boosts the 'Aura' of students nearby, making them study more effectively for mid-term exams.
Gameplays
To win the regional Baseball tournament, make sure your students have a high 'Athletics' stat. You can boost this by placing Vending Machines near the gym so they can recover stamina quickly.
Screenshot
Q&A
No, Pocket Academy 3 is a premium 'pay-once' game with no ads or microtransactions.
Ratings & Reviews
Hello! I loved your game
Fri Aug 19 2022 ZillyCattBut there is many improvements I’d love to see, but two huge ones I need to mention. A big one being the ability to pause and just be able to build and move things around, now yes, I know, it pauses when you do that, but then you are taken right off the pause and the game goes quickly, sometimes it’s fun to pause and see the interactions or you start to feel less connected with the characters. Plus I feel like the system for moving things around could be improved on non-computer systems, it’s a bit annoying on this iPad. Second big thing and this is HUGE. More colors of people. I understand that this company may be in a prominently white place, but I grew up in a white community too. And seeing these games for the first time I didn’t even realize for a while until playing I think a second one, which made me sad. Colorfulness should be normalized, ESPECIALLY, in a game like this, where it’s the players and world and they should be able to see any kind of person. A world where we can escape from problems like racism. Going for a place where there is only people you see from where you are, isn’t really fitting in this type of game. And it just makes it feel a bit more…empty? Sad? When this game should make us smile brightly. Thank you kindly for listening
Good, but not so different
Sat Feb 25 2023 AllitaoroI loved the first pocket academy, it was my first kairosoft game i played and still my favorite. However, i don't really see much of a difference between this one and the original. at least, not enough to make a huge difference. Maybe it's just because i haven't played the original in a long time, but everything seems pretty much the same. One thing i think that should be added is different maps or areas, like there are in the original, with access to different facilities from the start. With that being said though, it's still an awesome game!! still 5 stars regardless of what's different or what's the same. It's a great, addicting, cute game that i'll never get tired of.
Worth the cost
Fri Jan 13 2023 Sonicgamer101I’ve played games similar from the same developer and enjoyed them. So I decided to try this one. I’ve been addicted to my tiny school for about a week now with no end in sight. I love that the game has no ads or additional expenses beyond the initial cost. Game play is easy to pick up, being both simple but not bland. The only ‘complaint’ I have is I wish there was a way to clear the entire school and start from scratch (if there is I haven’t found it) because I love redesigning it. Otherwise- 10/10 would pay for again and recommend. If the cost is an issue- The free games the developer offers are just as cool and fun!
Better than the original!
Sun Aug 21 2022 PrettyDreamsAreGreatI was a little worried that this sequel would deviate from the original Pocket Academy games but I was pleasantly surprised when they kept all the great things and added even more special features. Now, you can customize your own school song, have club sponsors, hold school festivals, help third-years improve their scores before they graduate and more! The best improvement in my opinion was that it’s a lot easier to balance the maintenance fees/teacher salaries and the student tuition. In the originals, it was a little tricky during the first few years to make sure that I didn’t go into the red.
Game is Excellent! But here is a suggestion on future game title?
Sat Apr 29 2023 Cammy09876Game is great like the last and improved tremendously. However, just a suggestion for a different game, how about a hospital title? Finding cures for certain diseases, creating medicine, building a fantastic dream hospital where requiring the best staff, nurses, doctors, and even janitors to run the establishment smoothly! Research becomes top priority, and becoming the number 1 hospital in the world is a must! I think Kariosoft can definitely pull of a game like this and make such genre unique, fun, and creative! Hope someone will see this suggestion and possibly consider it.
They’ve done it again!
Fri Apr 14 2023 SaurasDinoI’ve been playing Kariosoft games for a while now and I’ve loved every single one of them. They are always so fun and interesting and engaging. I love the story and the way the game can be played for hours discovering new things along the way. The balancing issues from previous games are steadily being hammered out and that is so exciting. Once you’ve finished this game please go pick up Raman Sensei 2, it’s super challenging and fun and also really interesting. Can’t wait for the next game!
Fun, but…
Sun Aug 21 2022 LexiebethThe game balance needs a little tweaking in New Game+. I can get the first 6 teachers pretty easily without worrying about a classroom with no teacher, but by about Year 3 I have more students in classrooms than I have teachers to fill those students. New Game+ makes it super easy to increase popularity, but it doesn’t seem to do anything to make teachers easier to unlock. Could some early game teachers be added to New Game+ saves? Also, the English translation could use some work. Most of the time it’s easy enough to understand what was meant, but the translation quality just isn’t as good as I’ve come to expect from Kairosoft.
erm guys…
Mon Nov 18 2024 SquishielyKairosoft literally makes so many good ones but this one is def one of my faves now. The popular spots are easy to combine with each other as well as just designing your own school! there is a moment I had where I wanted to redo the look and it caused a dip but that’s pretty much it. Essentially, just make sure your placement is what you want when you first start. And try not to edit it too majorly unless you can afford the loss that will come.
Some Youtube Videos found!
Pocket Academy 3 Gameplay Walkthrough (Android) Part 1 | First Impressions - YouTube
Pocket Academy 3 - YouTube
Grand Opening of Pixel High!! • Pocket Academy - Episode #1 - YouTube
First-Rate School | Pocket Academy 3 Gameplay Walkthrough (Android) Part 6 - YouTube
Prestigious School | Pocket Academy 3 Gameplay Walkthrough (Android) Part 8 - YouTube
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