- August 23, 2019
- Quill Game Studios
A Summer with the Shiba Inu
While it wasn’t what I was expecting, A Summer with the Shiba Inu has enough working in its favor. Instead of hitting a crowded beach, why not spend part of your summer respecting social distancing by curling up with this visual novel. Plop on your reading glasses, overlook the pacing inconsistencies, and be charmed by Syd and her canine friends. Keep an eye on
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A Summer with the Shiba Inu is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy, drama and science fiction themes. It was developed by Quill Game Studios and was released on August 23, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
The demo of a free to play visual novel set in a world populated with dogs. You play as a Shiba Inu called Syd who comes back to her home Shiba Island after being gone for more than ten years. She meets old friends and new challenges. Features: - Included dog bark button in preference menu - Random facts about dogs in menus - Some other stuff where the game will notice how long you take to make a…
- The writing is engaging and thought-provoking, with a strong protagonist in Syd who has depth and likability.
- The art style is cute and well-drawn, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The game offers a unique and intriguing story that mixes elements of adventure, action, and mystery, keeping players invested throughout.
- Some players found the pacing inconsistent, with certain endings feeling abrupt or lacking depth.
- The presentation is limited, with a reliance on stock images and minimal animation, which detracts from the immersive experience.
- The game's premise can be misleading, as it shifts from a cute dog story to a darker, more complex narrative that may not appeal to all players.
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The game's story is a captivating blend of cyber-thriller and mystery, featuring a well-constructed world where shiba inus navigate complex themes and moral dilemmas. Players are drawn into a rich narrative filled with engaging characters, interactive choices, and philosophical undertones, all while enjoying beautiful artwork and fitting music. Despite initial expectations of a light-hearted tale, the story unfolds into a darker, more mature experience that keeps players hooked until the end.
“The story is superbly arranged: a variety of doggo characters with a satisfying array of personalities, good doggos, bad doggos, shades of gray doggos, and even some weird doggo named Monukai; jumps in the timeline are carefully deployed to help fill in with Syd's backstory and are well executed to also add intrigue and suspense in the current timeline.”
“I came for cute dogs and to unwind while reading something light with not too much interaction, but instead I was yanked into quite a dark and complex story, chewing my nails like, 'Oh god, what's gonna happen next?'”
“The story is really well-written: entertaining throughout, gripping at times and humorous at others, with the odd hidden joke, pun, or reference here or there that I very much enjoyed.”
“After playing for an hour, I had to circle back and read up on it to figure out that this is actually a cyber-thriller/mystery story, where the characters just happen to be dogs, and all the terminology is switched up to be relevant to them ('humanly possible' becomes 'caninely possible', 'Canada' becomes 'canine-da', etc).”
“I came for cute dogs and to unwind while reading something light with not too much interaction, but instead I was yanked into quite a dark and complex story, chewing my nails like, 'Oh god, what's gonna happen next?' and ended up breaking the planet.”
“The storyline isn't cute at all and I wouldn't say this is a game for children.”
A Summer with the Shiba Inu (Nintendo Switch)
While it wasn’t what I was expecting, A Summer with the Shiba Inu has enough working in its favor. Instead of hitting a crowded beach, why not spend part of your summer respecting social distancing by curling up with this visual novel. Plop on your reading glasses, overlook the pacing inconsistencies, and be charmed by Syd and her canine friends. Keep an eye on
65%Anything is paw-sible if you believe --- A Summer with the Shiba Inu review
A Summer with the Shiba Inu has an intriguing premise with a curious story. However, because of the engine limitations and limited nature of presentation and choices, it might only appeal to those who want a short visual novel with an interesting hook.
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A Summer with the Shiba Inu is a casual role playing game with fantasy, drama and science fiction themes.
A Summer with the Shiba Inu is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
A Summer with the Shiba Inu was released on August 23, 2019.
A Summer with the Shiba Inu was developed by Quill Game Studios.
A Summer with the Shiba Inu has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.
A Summer with the Shiba Inu is a single player game.
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