Flowers Blooming at the End of Summer
- February 26, 2021
- MidnightWorks
Get on Steam"지금 당신 눈앞에 보이는 저는, 유령이니까요." 여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데... 개요여름의 끝에 피는 꽃은 '시네마틱 비주얼 노벨'을 표방하는 게임입니다. '시네마틱'이라는 말에 알맞게 여타 비주얼 노벨보다 훨씬 강화된 연출을 기반으로 하여 감동적인 스토리, 유려한 일러스트로 구성하였습니다. 스토리와 일러스트 등 기본기를 탄탄히 다져 비주얼 노벨 본연의 재미를 충분히 느낄 수 있도록 하였을 뿐만 아니라, 퀄리…
Reviews
- The game features beautiful backgrounds and a captivating art style that enhances the emotional experience.
- The storytelling is heartfelt and touching, with many players expressing deep emotional connections to the narrative and characters.
- The soundtrack is praised for its melancholic and nostalgic tones, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is primarily in Korean, making it difficult for non-Korean speakers to fully understand and enjoy the story without translations.
- Some players found the writing to be poorly executed, comparing it to amateur fan fiction rather than a polished narrative.
- The gameplay is minimal, with many describing it as just clicking through text without significant interaction or gameplay elements.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its great storytelling and interesting plot, with many players expressing a desire for an English translation to fully appreciate it. While some found the narrative bittersweet and engaging, others struggled to understand it without translation assistance, highlighting the importance of context in the overall experience. Overall, the characters and music complement the narrative, making it a significant aspect of the game.
“The plot is very interesting, and the characters are great.”
“Hope this game will have an English translation soon, beautiful OST, adorable characters, and story.”
“For my disappointment, I don't understand it. That's why I tried to beat the game by using a translator; that helped me understand half of the story.”
“As I said before, without story and context, it is nothing, just a little part of an art piece.”
“This has been one hell of a bittersweet story, so much so that I wish there were an English version and wider audiences would be able to experience what I felt.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as captivating and melancholic, effectively evoking nostalgia and portraying deep emotions tied to themes of love and loss. While the soundtrack is praised for its beauty and emotional depth, some players feel it doesn't fully convey the game's narrative on its own. Overall, the music complements the visuals and enhances the overall experience.
“The captivating stream-of-consciousness performance, melancholy music that leaves one feeling nostalgic, delicate portrayal of everyday emotions, lonely ghostly girl, all of these beautiful elements come together in this work to show us a love that lasts until death.”
“Not even to mention the emotional soundtrack and the great visuals!”
“Great soundtrack”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the soundtrack has some beautiful moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”
“The background music is forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its pure and heart-wrenching romance, complemented by an emotional soundtrack and stunning visuals. Reviewers highly recommend it for those who appreciate impactful stories centered on love.
“The romance is so pure and heart-breaking.”
“Not even to mention the emotional soundtrack and the great visuals!”
“I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes emotional, hard-hitting stories of pure love.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, consisting mainly of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Many users question the quality of the writing and how it was deemed suitable for release on platforms like Steam.
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning art style, which is complemented by an emotional soundtrack, creating a visually captivating experience.
“The art style is stunning!”
“Not to mention the emotional soundtrack and the great visuals!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its seamless integration of captivating storytelling, evocative music, and emotional depth, creating a cohesive experience that resonates with players.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
“Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
“Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore. The repetitive tasks drain the enjoyment out of what could be a great experience.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming. It turns what should be a fun adventure into a monotonous slog.”
