Which Should I Buy - Fashion Dreamer or MODEL Debut3 #nicola?

Now that the Nintendo Switch is home to another fashion game after the release of MODEL Debut3 #nicola, I've seen a number of people on the internet wondering if they should buy this or Fashion Dreamer.  Or if it worth buying since they already own Fashion Dreamer. I thought it would be helpful to put together a handy guide comparing the two games so that people can make an informed decision on which one to purchase. There are a number of game features that I will compare to make it easy to tell the difference between the two. Please note there are just my opinions on the game and whether or not I think it is worth it. My screenshots for MODEL Debut3 are in Japanese as I play the Japanese version however there is an English version available on the eShop. Let's go!

Storyline

Honestly I believe that MODEL Debut3 #nicola has the stronger storyline than Fashion Dreamer. The aim of the game is to become the top model by completing various jobs and increasing your follower count/rank. The game cycle runs by month and you get four jobs per month such as modelling, TV spots and commercials. You can unlock special jobs by reaching certain follower counts. This is super easy to do and all the jobs are super fun to complete. Each day you complete a job in the morning and in the afternoon you can either rank up a skill at various locations (ie gym or library) or hang out with NPC's to increase your friendship with them. I have played over 30 hours of MODEL Debut3 and I'm not even halfway through the story line! So there is plenty of content to keep you entertained and enjoy ranking up stats. If you are wondering about fashion shows, yes they do appear in MODEL Debut3! However when I took part in one recently, I was only able to choose my outfit and that was it. The game plays a montage of your character walking and then the top model is announced. I've included a screenshot of the fashion show and it isn't as detailed as the old Style Boutique ones.

Attend social events with friends!

Complete various jobs and gain more followers

Rank up friendships with NPC's

Map of MODEL Debut3 #nicola

Fashion shows are back!

Fashion Dreamer doesn't have a set story line like MODEL Debut3 however it does focus on increasing your follower count as well. First you create a muse which is your in-game character and then the game guides you through the aspects of the game such as setting up your showroom, increasing your influence and designing clothes. New areas which are called cocoons open up as your progress further in the game and basically you just go around creating outfits for other characters/online players to increase your followers. There are some neat tricks you can use to grind out likes and followers such as taking photos a certain way with other muses. Once you reach the platinum rank, the game credits will roll and I guess you can officially call that the game ending even though there are ranks after that. Most players are happy to just play Fashion Dreamer for the funnily enough fashion aspect as it is super fun to create your own items and dress up other players. Some have even create full fashion lines you can download at their showrooms. The game has monthly events that you can take part in along with mini games of bingo or gatcha for clothing patterns.

Create Lookits for other players via online

Complete tasks as part of events to unlock items

BINGO!

Map detailing one of the various cocoons in Fashion Dreamer

Winner - MODEL Debut3 #nicola has the more linear story line however it is a personal choice of whether you prefer that or the freedom of Fashion Dreamer to just dress up.

Fashion Dreamer Lookits Collection 6 - All The Photos Of Pink

The next set of Lookits that I had saved on my computer was a pretty large chunk. Seems like I had more pink toned outfits to share and thought I would just post them all in one shot. These were from a while ago and I'm slowly working through the backlog of outfits. It is great when there is an event on as the amount of Lookits you receive greatly increases. This collection of Lookits features a wide range of pink tones as well as fashion styles. It is fun to see all the different looks people put together and it is rare to see identical outfits.

I feel like the outfit below is totally my vibe and I have been obsessed with this jacket since. I've made a few myself in different colour tones and it has become one of my top items in Fashion Dreamer. The items seem like they below to different images but work well together.

MODEL Debut3 #nicola - Uploading & Downloading Portrait ID Codes

MODEL Debut3 # nicola has a fun feature that allows players to upload and download model portraits in the game. You can upload portraits you have taken yourself for others to download as well as download other players portraits. These are all saved to a model catalogue available at the Production Studio. This guide will cover how to use this feature in the game and how to access other players content. The screenshots in the guide are in Japanese as I play the Japanese version of MODEL Debut3 #nicola however the English version is quite similar and the pictures explain the steps quite well.

It is super easy to download other player's portraits via an ID code by visiting the Production Studio. Here you can create and share your own portraits or download others via online communication. Don't worry if you do not have a Nintendo Online subscription as the service runs off the game's internal server. It is similar to the one Fashion Dreamer uses and doesn't require any payment.

To add a portrait to the online servers, select the Portrait option and then press ZR to move to the third tab with the globe. On the left hand side of the screen, select the third option to upload a portrait onto a public server. This will bring up all the portraits you have taken at the Production Studio and doesn't not include ones you have taken as part of jobs. Unfortunately these cannot be upload to the public server and are limited to in-game viewing only. Select the portrait you wish to upload and the game will ask to confirm you wish to publish the portrait online. Then you'll receive a confirmation screen and the portrait will be added to the globe tab. Super simple! 

Outfit Of The Day - Elegantly Casual

For this outfit, I wanted to go with something of a feminine image. That means I'm looking for items that remind me of the brand Chorale from Style Boutique. For some reason, that is my go-to for feminine and elegant ideas. Back in the Styling Star days, I used to quite like the long dresses from Chorale which came in different tones. So when I came across this dress in Fashion Dreamer, it reminded me of it. It has a similar flow to it and gives off a classy vibe. I paired it with a lovely outer and some heeled shoes. Flat shoes are more suitable however I cannot miss a chance to use this wedge styled shoe.

Aespa 3rd Mini Album My World - Album Review (Zine WELCOME TO MY WORLD Version)

The blog has been nothing but Fashion Dreamer posts for a while now so it's time for a good old music review. I picked the first folder I had saved in my reviews folder on my computer and it was for an aespa release. Previously I have reviewed the Zine Spicy Version of this mini album and this time I will be reviewing another zine version which is the WELCOME TO MY WORLD one.

My World is the 3rd Mini Album from Korean girl group aespa and it was released on May 8th 2023. The album came in 19 versions and only two of the zine styles were available here in Australia which are the two I own. I brought both from JB Hi-Fi however I seen people in a local Facebook group looking to sell/trade zine versions that were available from overseas retailers. Must've imported them and those versions look awesome. The WELCOME TO MY WORLD Zine version comes with the following contents:

• CD - 6 track mini album
• 40 page Photobook
• Trading card set of 4 cards
• Photocard (Random 1 out of 4 types)
• Poster (Random 1 out of 2 types)
• English lyrics booklet
• SM promotional flyer

MODEL debut3 #nicola Play Journal - Stylish Snaps

Slowly been working my way through playing MODEL debut3 #nicola on the Nintendo Switch and have some new screenshots to share of my adventures. It is going to take forever to rank up my skills in the game as you don't get many opportunities. Or maybe it just feels that way to me. 

Decided to take a new photo of my character in game as I had recently acquired some new clothing items. This time I went with a spring theme with a cute floral playsuit. I'm obsessed with these shoes as they are identical to a pair I have in real life and they are perfect for warmer weather! The hair matched perfectly with the vibe of the outfit as well and somehow I matched the background too! The photo is posted below along with my ID if anyone else wishes to download it which isn't a feature I've used a lot. It is pretty hard to find ID codes on the net and I don't use twitter where most are located.

Outfit Of The Day - Preppy In Green

I'm back to the blog after a break and what a month or two it has been. It has a been a super rough few weeks in terms of personal and family stuff. Thought posting on the blog might be a nice change of pace and an outfit post from Fashion Dreamer seems like an easy one to do. Hoping to get back to regular blogging soon and I couldn't think of anything exciting to post for the month favourites. I have been playing games on my switch but nothing super thrilling.

This preppy inspired outfit was one that I obsessed with the second I put it on! The best thing about designing clothes in Fashion Dreamer is that you can match the colours perfectly. That has made it easy to create cohesive looking outfits such as this one. Lately I've been into the preppy style and the game has a great selection of skirts that match the image well. Sometimes I feel there are items in Fashion Dreamer that I used to use quite often in Style Boutique. For example berets and this type of heel were favourites of mine. I do have a cardigan in real life that I crocheted that looks similar to this one and it reminded me of it. Super comfy to wear however I wish I put buttons on it as I always want to close it up.