Long and Hard... Summer!

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In "Long and Hard... Summer!", you play as a university freshman who must attend makeup classes, find a job, and earn enough money to live during the summer. Despite these challenges, you're not alone, as the game features attractive female characters who can add some excitement to your life. The characters and storylines in the game are designed to appeal to adult players looking for a mature, risqué experience.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features good writing and enjoyable characters, providing a fun experience overall.
The art style is visually appealing, with intense CGs that many players find enjoyable.
The gameplay includes a variety of missions and character interactions, allowing for some strategic planning.

The game is criticized for its short length and lack of content, with many players feeling it should be longer.
There are significant issues with the gameplay mechanics, including frustrating mini-games and a lack of fast travel options.
The absence of voice acting, sound effects, and animations during H-scenes detracts from the overall experience.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging character arcs and a mix of exploration and mission-based gameplay, though it is criticized for being somewhat cliché and short, with only three main love interests. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative and the integration of game-development concepts, but some find the gameplay repetitive and the lack of voice acting a drawback. Overall, while the story has its strengths, it leaves room for expansion in potential sequels or DLC.
- “The story is good, graphics are nice, music is lovely, and the game even teaches you some game development stuff. Well done!”
- “Very fun game, with very nice storytelling.”
- “I really felt the story in this game and I appreciate that it went beyond what I imagined in a game with h-scenes.”
- “It's a bit sad that there are only three main love interests and that the story is pretty short after all, but nothing that a part two or a DLC can't fix.”
- “It is an RPG game with exploration and a cliché story where you have to conquer a stepsister, a tsundere, and a horny teacher. The gameplay consists of exploration and completing missions, and to unlock or complete the missions, you have to meet certain attributes in your character: charisma, knowledge, responsibility, etc. You level up these attributes by performing actions on the map such as going to a cafeteria and chatting, staying for classes to study, doing the shopping, etc. For some of these actions, it is necessary to have money, and the only option is to work in different places to get it. The point of the game is to manage time since there is a limit (7 weeks), and each day has morning and night, with each action you take spending either the morning or night respectively. If you don't like the actions you took, you can reset the entire week to make different decisions.”
- “The sexual content is in the base game without the need for patches or DLC, and is mainly focused on the three main heroines: the stepsister, the tsundere, and the horny teacher. Some scenes happen by story and you don't have to do anything, but others require completing specific missions that necessitate certain attributes. These scenes contain the most sexual content of all kinds but lack voice or animation.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking essential features like fast travel, voice acting, and animations, which detracts from the overall experience. However, others appreciate the RPG elements, character progression, and time management mechanics, noting that the engaging story and variety of erotic scenes can make it enjoyable, especially at a discounted price. Overall, while the game has solid mechanics and appealing art, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Very good story for each character and cool gameplay.”
- “It is an RPG game with exploration and a cliché story where you have to conquer a stepsister, a tsundere, and a teacher. The gameplay consists of exploration and completing missions. To unlock or complete the missions, you have to meet certain attributes in your character: charisma, knowledge, responsibility, etc. You level up these attributes by performing actions on the map such as going to a cafeteria and chatting, staying for classes to study, doing the shopping, etc. For some of these actions, it is necessary to have money, so you work in different places to earn it. The point of the game is to manage time since there is a limit (7 weeks), and each day has morning and night. Each action you take spends the morning or night respectively. If you don't like the actions you took, you can reset the entire week to make different decisions in case you missed something, as there are events that only happen in certain weeks.”
- “It is a good game with adequate mechanics and a playable aspect, as well as a good amount of erotic scenes with a variety of girls. The downside is that it lacks animations; the scenes are just image sequences with no sound or voice acting. However, the good quality of the girls and the erotic drawings compensate for this, making it a perfect choice on sale.”
- “Boring gameplay, no fast travel, no voice acting, no sound effects in h-scenes, no animation, no map, pallet swap side content h-scenes and good art but derpy faces ruin it.”
- “That's just a poor and upsetting gameplay decision in my opinion, because it keeps players from perfecting an otherwise good game.”
- “The game story is good but the gameplay is quite repetitive.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and unexpected situations, blending cuteness with a cheeky tone. Players appreciate the self-referential elements, such as a computer game course that humorously contradicts the game's own mechanics. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.
- “The dialogue was funny at times.”
- “It's also funny that the game includes a computer game course where you learn things that this game goes against.”
- “Some pretty unexpected, but funny situations can happen.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being lovely and chill, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel that the addition of more sensual sounds during cutscenes could further elevate the game's appeal and engagement.
- “The story is good, graphics are nice, music is lovely, the game even teaches you some game-development stuff. Well done!”
- “Great chill/tune music.”
- “The soundtrack is actually pretty nice.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality and appeal, particularly the artwork of the characters, which enhances the overall experience. While some users noted the absence of voice acting, they appreciated the visual presentation and found it engaging.
- “The story is good, the graphics are nice, the music is lovely, and the game even teaches you some game development concepts. Well done!”
- “The artwork of the characters is great; sadly, there is no voice acting, but I don't expect that from a small studio.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and somewhat of a chore, particularly when trying to achieve maximum rewards after completing character routes. While some parts of the game are enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding for resources can detract from the overall experience.
- “Grinding in this game feels like a chore. After completing the main routes, trying to earn the 5/5 money becomes really tedious.”
- “The grinding mechanics are overly repetitive and take away from the enjoyment of the game. It feels like a slog to progress.”
- “I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming and not rewarding enough. It detracts from the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the potential for character development in the game, expressing excitement for future chapters and additional options that could enhance their experience, particularly through new relationships and storylines.
- “Your game was amazing, and I can't wait for you to add more chapters like the wedding sequel, more girls, and more possibilities for our character development.”
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their journey and relationships.”
- “I love how the choices I make impact my character's growth and interactions with others, making every decision feel meaningful.”