Garden of Roses: Summerset

A branching visual novel set in a world where monster girls walk among us. Take the role of Will Getz, a young man with a score to settle after 15 long years of being away from home. Unravel the mysteries and intrigue that have been awaiting your return, after all this time.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn 2D art and engaging visuals that enhance the overall experience.
The story is intriguing with a mix of mystery and character development, keeping players invested in the plot.
It's a good introduction to the visual novel genre, with a solid cast of characters and a promising premise for future content.

Some players found the game to be boring and lacking in excitement.
There are concerns about the lack of clarity regarding whether this is a demo or a full game.
The absence of a rollback function can be frustrating, as players may miss out on important information based on their choices.

story
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The story of "Garden of Roses" is praised for its intriguing setup and engaging mystery, featuring a variety of monster girls and a dating sim format that allows player choices to significantly impact the narrative. Reviewers appreciate the gripping plot and the potential for deeper exploration of the town of Edelton, suggesting that the early version serves as a strong introduction to a more complex and longer story ahead. The art style complements the narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Scenario writer Hatch has created a lot of moving parts within this story that are perfectly positioned to explode into each other.”
- “The art style is great and the story kept me interested, then hooked me with a mystery plotline.”
- “A good introduction to what is going to be a much longer story.”
- “The parallel routes and extra info give some nice alternative views and insight into the town of Edelton and the story.”
- “It's much tamer than their previous works since it doesn't go further than showing fanservice shots, but things will likely get spicier once the rest of the story is out.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music is characterized by a delicate blend of piano, light percussion, and a beautiful harp accent, perfectly complementing the theme of roses. However, some users express a more irreverent attitude towards music, suggesting a wide range of creative freedom in musical expression.
- “The music features piano and light percussion, with a beautiful harp accent - very fitting for a theme of roses.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which complements the engaging story and likable characters. The visuals enhance the overall experience, making it a compelling reason to play, despite the game ending on a cliffhanger.
- “The art style is great, and the story kept me interested, then hooked me with a mystery plotline.”
- “Its likable cast, engaging plot, and eye-pleasing visuals are more than enough reasons to give it a shot; just be aware it ends with a massive cliffhanger.”