# Nicole > College life dating sim with a campus mystery and multiple endings. (iPhone/iPad app by Celso Riva.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicole/id794491905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.13/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 118 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-01-17 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicole/id794491905/reviews.md ## What is Nicole? Nicole is thrilled that she managed to get into her first choice school and is looking forward to experiencing college life there. However, as soon as she moves into the university dorms, she finds out that there’s been a series of mysterious disappearances going on around the campus! So far, three girls have already gone missing and Nicole could be next if she’s not too careful – not quite the ideal college experience Nicole had in mind. Nicole is a dating sim that revolves around your day-to-day life as a college student. You can take up part-time jobs to earn money, explore various locations, do recreational and extra-curricular activities, and meet intriguing characters like Darren, Kurt, Jeff and Ted. You might even get to date the culprit! - Four different boys to date: Jeff, Ted, Darren & Kurt with 10 different endings - Discover the true identity of the culprit. Careful, you could be dating him! - Life simulation gameplay with several places to visit and activities to choose from - Classic dating sim with several statistics and items to buy ## Key features - Dating sim gameplay - Campus mystery storyline - Part-time jobs for income - Explore various locations - Multiple dating options - Multiple endings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock all male romances | $5.99 | one-time | | Add 100 units of in-game currency | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Nicole? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💕 Interesting story and characters - 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay - 🎨 Beautiful art style - 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack **Cons** - 💰 Expensive full version price - ⏱️ Short trial period - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🔒 Locked content behind paywall **Commonly reported bugs** - Ending glitches preventing true endings - Progress loss after exiting the app - Compatibility issues on older devices **Most requested features** - More free content in trial version - Ability to switch between love interests - Longer gameplay duration - Improved save/load functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 155) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicole/id794491905/reviews.md ### 5/5 — LOVE LOVE LOVE this game *2022-09-08, version 1.0.2* I loved this game so much, I actually bought it to continue playing. It’s $6.00 to unlock the full game, but I for one thought it was worth it! I felt like I was a real student at college doing all the things I’ve never got to do. Spoilers maybe? I loved the story and while the characters all seem to have something toxic about them, as you get to know them, you see how they really are which are not bad guys (in exception to one in particular which I will not reveal) I chose Ted the guy that runs the convenience store. Despite what I’ve seen in other reviews people say about him and others, I enjoyed his character. I admire the hardworking men who are responsible, dependable and good with money. He was a pretty uptight character, but loosens up the closer you get to him. I’d MUCH rather choose a guy that’s a little cranky and uptight but down to earth than a guy that’s overly nice and fake. I play a lot of these types of games and I’m just not a fan of the overly nice “perfect at everything” guy. It was refreshing to play a character that was real where you can see they are not a bad person. I had an amazing story aiming for Ted in this game. I found his story to be very realistic and heartwarming. I highly recommend him for anyone who isn’t sure who to pick! Imo he seems to be the most decent guy out of the four. Darren seemed alright (black hair guy) but I’m just not a fan of the geek type. Plus, since all the other characters have some issue with them, I’m sure he does too. I actually think it’s fun working out these guy’s toxic personalities and watching things progress,but that’s just me. Anyway, overall, loved the game, developers! Ignore the haters, it’s a great game with a lot of effort put into it! One of the hidden gems I’ve found on the app store. 🙂 ### 2/5 — Visual novel mode *2022-04-18, version 1.0.2* I wish they would update it to 1.0.6 version of the game with the visual novel mode ### 2/5 — Refund *2021-08-04, version 1.0.2* Hello, The game is amazing but I paid for extra money however it didn’t come so may I please get a refund? ### 1/5 — Have to pay *2020-04-24, version 1.0.2* I really enjoyed the game but I throughly when it meant buying the full game it just meant special features however the free part is a very small and limited part of the game. It was a waste of time playing. Unless you intend to buy the game ,which I didn’t, it’s a waste of time. ### 4/5 — DIDIN’T see this coming!! *2020-04-15, version 1.0.2* This game is awesome 😎 but I unfortunately had to take away One star because it’s a rip off to buy the full version of the game but start was good! ### 1/5 — i cant get jeff’s true ending *2020-03-22, version 1.0.2* ive maxed the relevant stats, maxed the clue, maxed the relationship, i did everything. i keep getting the normal ending OR the bad ending if i triggered the relationship scenes a bit too late. this is frustrating. ### 5/5 — The only visual novel game I play *2019-04-27, version 1.0.2* The best rpg I have played. You cant rly enjoy it without paying for the full version but the price is definitely worth it ### 3/5 — It’s okay. *2019-02-13, version 1.0.2* Yeah I guess it’s good. ### 1/5 — Ridiculous *2019-01-27, version 1.0.2* Why is it so difficult? I’ve played 5 times to try and get a good ending. ON EASY. This costs 6 dollars? ### 3/5 — Fun and decent story line but 😔 *2019-01-06, version 1.0.2* It was fun while it lasted but after so long of playing it we have to buy the rest? That part just made me upset I get you want people to be invested to buy it but just do it early on instead of getting the people who can’t pay it’s hopes up.. ## Frequently asked questions about Nicole ### What is Nicole about? Nicole is a dating simulation game where you play as a college student. The game combines elements of college life simulation, such as taking part-time jobs and engaging in activities, with a central mystery involving disappearances on campus. You can interact with various characters, potentially dating them, and uncover the identity of the culprit. ### What are the key features of Nicole? Key features include dating four different boys (Jeff, Ted, Darren, and Kurt) with 10 distinct endings, a life simulation aspect with places to visit and activities, and the ability to discover the true identity of the campus culprit, who you might be dating. The game also incorporates classic dating sim mechanics with statistics and items to purchase. ### Is Nicole free to play? The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to acquire items or potentially enhance the gameplay experience. ### What kind of experience does Nicole offer? Nicole offers a blend of college life simulation and a compelling mystery. Players can manage their daily routines, earn money through part-time jobs, explore campus locations, and participate in extracurricular activities. The core of the game revolves around building relationships with characters and solving the mystery of the campus disappearances. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2026-04-29 Updated for compatibility with modern iOS versions. Fixed startup issues on iOS 13 and later. General performance improvements. Added Visual Novel mode! ### 1.0.2 — 2015-10-01 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Added Retina highres font support - Built against the latest RenPy ### 1.0.1 — 2014-02-07 Bugfixes ### 1.0.0 — 2014-01-17 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Nicole | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LongStory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016) | 3.7 (1,929) | Free | Games | | [Havenless- Thriller Otome Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/havenless-thriller-otome-game/id1514356274) | 4.7 (1,906) | Free | Games | | [Heart's Choice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-choice/id1487052276) | 4.7 (291) | Free | Games | | [The House in Fata Morgana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-house-in-fata-morgana/id6740215773) | 4.6 (33) | Free | Games | | [Hakuoki](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuoki/id945670638) | 4.3 (72) | Free | Games | | [Mayday Memory: CHOICE SF Otome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayday-memory-choice-sf-otome/id1495623807) | 4.6 (982) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Celso Riva - [Heileen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heileen/id788508414) - [Always Remember Me](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/always-remember-me/id789425644) - [Spirited Heart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirited-heart/id789891654) - [Winter In Fairbrook: Flower Shop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-in-fairbrook-flower-shop/id789905111) - [Heileen 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heileen-2/id789910893) - [Planet Stronghold](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-stronghold/id792704445) All apps by Celso Riva: https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396 ## Related topics [nicole](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nicole) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*