High School Simulator 2018

High School Simulator 2018 is a third-person school sandbox game where players control a Japanese high school student inside an open environment. The game allows players to explore classrooms, sports areas, rooftops, streets, shops, and other locations around the town. Instead of following a strict mission structure, the game focuses on free exploration and player-created activities. Players can attend school, interact with NPCs, customize characters, or cause chaos using different weapons and tools. The game includes both male and female playable characters with appearance customization options.

The game does not contain a traditional linear story campaign with chapters or scripted endings. There are small objectives and optional activities, but most gameplay is based on freedom of choice. Players can roleplay as a normal student by attending classes and participating in school life, or ignore school routines completely and explore the city. NPC students follow schedules during the day, moving between classrooms, clubs, and outdoor areas. Some updates also added additional locations, accessories, and vehicles.

Gameplay and Exploration

Movement is controlled from a third-person perspective, and players can run, jump, grab objects, attack NPCs, or interact with environmental items. Weapons such as swords, hammers, and firearms can be found or spawned through menus. The game includes simple combat mechanics where NPCs react to attacks and police characters may appear after violent actions. Players can also ride bicycles, change outfits, alter hairstyles, and modify character accessories through customization systems.

Main gameplay features include:

• Open-world school exploration
• Character customization systems
• School and town locations
• NPC interaction and combat
• Vehicles and bicycles
• Weapons and item spawning
• Daytime and weather settings

Activities and Customization

High School Simulator 2018 contains several optional activities across the map. Players can visit classrooms, sports fields, gyms, supermarkets, salons, and rooftops. Some areas allow interaction with sports equipment such as basketball courts and soccer fields. The game also supports camera changes, special movement options, and cheat-style modifiers that alter gameplay. Certain settings allow players to instantly teleport around the map or adjust environmental conditions.