Loop8: Summer of Gods

Loop8: Summer of Gods has a very interesting premise with stunning visuals and amazing music. The creativity in the game can hold back other parts of the mechanics.

43%Game Brain Score

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48% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 18 reviews

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Loop8: Summer of Gods is a single player role playing game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Marvelous Inc. and was released on June 6, 2023. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

In this original coming-of-age RPG, step into the life of Nini, a newly earthbound teen who arrives in the quaint Japanese town of Ashihara in August 1983. Explore the town, befriend its people, and face off against the Kegai in turn-based battles where the outcomes depend on the relationships you’ve built and the decisions you’ve made. Use Nini’s special connection to the gods to reset the world,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a great soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere.
The relationship mechanics, which affect battles, provide an interesting layer to the gameplay.
Some characters are memorable and the voice acting is top-notch in both Japanese and English dubs.

The combat system is dull and overly simplistic, often reducing battles to mere stat checks.
The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and tedious dialogue, making it feel like a grind.
Many of the game's ambitious ideas are poorly executed, leading to a disjointed and lackluster experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay in "Loop8: Summer of Gods" is characterized by a mix of visual novel elements and JRPG mechanics, but it suffers from significant issues such as repetitive tasks, frustrating combat, and poorly explained mechanics. While the game features beautiful visuals and an interesting relationship system, many players find the overall experience tedious and lacking in depth, with a heavy reliance on waiting for prompts to advance the story. Overall, the gameplay is seen as mediocre and underdeveloped, detracting from the game's creative potential.
- “It's all presented beautifully and has a unique mix of gameplay styles and ideas.”
- “In regular gameplay, you have fast travel to alleviate this.”
- “[amazing jaw-dropping visuals, great music and atmosphere, interesting relationship mechanic that affects battle].”
- “85% of the gameplay is waiting for the game to let you press a button to advance a dialogue.”
- “While Loop8: Summer of Gods is a JRPG that has an interesting concept and some genuinely good features, the game is unfortunately bogged down with poor optimizations, questionable gameplay decisions, and a very painful combat system.”
- “Terrible execution, incredibly tedious and bland; every mechanic feels half-baked and underdeveloped, with repeated content during loops and a very slow fast-forward to compensate.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere. However, some players note that the lack of synchronization between the music and in-game events can lead to jarring tonal shifts. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and complements the game's stunning visuals and engaging narrative.
- “The game has a lot of interesting ideas; the soundtrack is good, the environment is gorgeous, the voice acting is great, and the characters are memorable for the most part.”
- “Loop8: Summer of Gods has a very interesting premise with stunning visuals and amazing music.”
- “The music for the overworld is determined by the 'mood,' which is largely influenced by the time of day, available activities, and the characters present (and their relationships with one another).”
- “The music is not synced to anything that's actually happening in the game, so there are some jarring tonal shifts where the peppy 'normal mood' music kicks in after the protagonist delivers a one-minute monologue about how he got one of his friends killed.”
- “The music is not synced to anything that's actually happening in the game, so there are some jarring tonal shifts where the peppy 'normal mood' music kicks in after the protagonist delivers a one-minute monologue about how he got one of his friends killed.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The story in Loop8: Summer of Gods is criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it fails to deliver a compelling narrative or emotional impact. While the game features interesting characters and a visually appealing world, the storytelling is marred by repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful relationship development, ultimately leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the potential for a captivating story is overshadowed by its execution, leaving players disappointed.
- “Loop8: Summer of Gods' interesting characters make for an engaging story set in a gorgeous world, but simplistic combat and repetitive loops drag this unique JRPG down.”
- “The relationship system is just another by-the-numbers system; the story is non-existent and visuals are nothing to write about.”
- “Don't buy this even on sale; it's nonsensical trash with almost no plot and combat that shouldn't be in the game.”
- “The fact of the matter is, the only actual plot occurs in the first few minutes, and it all goes downhill from there.”
- “While Loop8’s story has the potential to be incredibly interesting, it never really lands and fails to leave an emotional impact towards the end.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their stunning visuals and detailed character models, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. While some reviews note that the aesthetics of combat and the relationship system are less impressive, the overall presentation, including music and voice acting, is considered top-notch. The combination of beautiful graphics and a compelling narrative enhances the gaming experience, particularly in creating a captivating summer vibe.
- “The visuals look good and it almost feels like it's going to be interesting.”
- “Pretty visuals and detailed character models, a nice summer atmosphere.”
- “Loop8: Summer of Gods has a very interesting premise with stunning visuals and amazing music.”
- “The relationship system is just another by-the-numbers system; the story is non-existent and the visuals are nothing to write home about.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience; some players enjoy the relaxing aspect of stat grinding in a cozy environment, while others find it tedious and repetitive, criticizing the lack of depth in mechanics and storytelling. Overall, the grinding can feel both enjoyable and frustrating, depending on individual preferences.
- “A social sim without convincing relationship building, an adventure game with messy and disjointed storytelling, and an RPG with boring combat and repetitious stat grinding all rolled into one.”
- “[Terrible execution, incredibly tedious and bland. Every mechanic feels half-baked and underdeveloped, with repeated content during loops and a very slow fast-forward to compensate.]”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by stunning visuals and detailed character models, creating an immersive summer setting. Coupled with impressive music, the atmosphere enhances gameplay, particularly through an engaging relationship mechanic that influences battles.
- “Pretty visuals and detailed character models create a nice summer atmosphere.”
- “Amazing jaw-dropping visuals, great music, and atmosphere enhance the experience, along with an interesting relationship mechanic that affects battles.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
While Loop8: Summer of Gods boasts impressive presentation, music, and voice acting, it suffers from significant optimization issues that detract from the overall experience, particularly in its combat system and gameplay decisions. Performance on the Switch is decent, but the game's poor optimizations hinder its potential.
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are stable and the loading times are minimal.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring a seamless experience across all platforms.”
- “While Loop8: Summer of Gods is a JRPG that has an interesting concept and some genuinely good features, the game is unfortunately bogged down with poor optimizations, questionable gameplay decisions, and a very painful combat system.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from significant optimization problems that make it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty dialogue, such as a character joking about Japan's declining birthrates as the cause for low population, rather than the ongoing demon invasion, which adds a clever and humorous twist to the narrative.
- “On the first day, the protagonist's quirky cousin humorously mentions that the low population is due to Japan's declining birthrates and definitely not the demon invasion, and I thought it was really funny.”
- “The game is filled with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the characters have such a playful banter; their jokes and comedic timing are spot on!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While Loop8's narrative shows promise, it ultimately falls short in delivering a meaningful emotional experience, leaving players unsatisfied by the conclusion.

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Loop8: Summer of Gods is a role playing game with fantasy and anime themes.

Loop8: Summer of Gods is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

Loop8: Summer of Gods was released on June 6, 2023.

Loop8: Summer of Gods was developed by Marvelous Inc..

Loop8: Summer of Gods has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Loop8: Summer of Gods is a single player game.

Similar games include Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars, Cris Tales, Agarest: Generations of War, Omensight, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization and others.

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