My Special Summer Vacation 2

About

Boku has been sent to live with his aunt over the course of his summer vacation. The small town where she lives may be out in the sticks, but it still has a number of interesting characters to meet and play with, and plenty of activities for a young man to enjoy!

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic atmosphere with charming 2D manga art and detailed environments, enhancing the overall experience.
There is a variety of engaging activities, including bug catching and fishing, which add depth to the gameplay.
Character customization allows players to modify appearances, providing a unique touch to interactions and enhancing replayability.

The game suffers from a lack of direction, making it feel boring and repetitive as players wander without clear objectives.
The time management system is poorly designed, causing frustration as players rush to trigger events within a limited timeframe.
Many NPCs are unattractive and the adult scenes are short and lack excitement, diminishing the overall appeal of the game.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The gameplay of "My Special Summer Vacation 2" is characterized by exploration, item collection, and various activities like bug catching and fishing, offering approximately 10+ hours of content. While the time management mechanic has received some criticism, the overall experience is praised for its engaging mechanics and nostalgic yet mature themes.
- “Approximately 10+ hours of gameplay, based on the various activities and events to explore in the town.”
- “The gameplay involves exploration, collecting items, and participating in various activities such as bug catching and fishing.”
- “The only part I don't like about this game is the running against the clock mechanic.”
- “I am not a big fan of those; the Dead Rising series made me hate this particular mechanic.”
- “Obvious summer memories inspiration aside, it's an enjoyable adventure game with solid game mechanics, such as managing your limited time to 'get to know' everyone and see all the events.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The story is characterized by rich character interactions and a nostalgic summer setting filled with exploration and adventure. Players can engage in hidden, mature-themed events that enhance the narrative's depth and variety, making it appealing to fans of similar titles. Overall, the engaging storyline offers multiple outcomes, adding to its replayability.
- “The story is rich with character interactions and events, offering players a glimpse into a nostalgic summer filled with exploration and adventure.”
- “Although 'Summer Memories' and 'Winter Memories' were created by different developers, fans of those games will likely enjoy 'My Special Summer Vacation 2' for its engaging storyline and familiar character dynamics.”
- “The game also features secret, mature-themed events that provide an additional layer of depth and intrigue to the storyline.”
- “The game also features secret, mature-themed events that provide an additional layer of depth and intrigue to the storyline.”
- “The game also features secret, mature-themed events that provide an additional layer of depth and intrigue to the storyline.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
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The graphics of "My Special Summer Vacation 2" are praised for their impressive visuals, featuring a detailed 2D manga art style that contrasts with the pixel art of previous titles. The game maintains a high level of polish and successfully evokes nostalgia through its character designs and behaviors, making it visually appealing and engaging. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive experience.
- “In summary, 'My Special Summer Vacation 2' is highly recommended for its impressive visuals, engaging gameplay, and perfect balance of nostalgia and mature themes.”
- “Visually speaking, the game is similar to 'The Dead End' and 'The Black Guards of Odom - Desert Town Prison' in that it features the same art style and level of polish.”
- “Visually speaking, the game is similar to the dead end and the black guards of odom - desert town prison in that it features the same art style and level of polish, though the animated scenes are shorter in this game.”
- “Despite the different graphical styles—pixel art in the previous titles and more detailed 2D manga art in the current game—the characters' personalities and behaviors are quite similar, offering a nostalgic nod to earlier games.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts high replayability due to its multiple events and secret interactions, which invite players to explore various outcomes and experiences.
- “Replay value: high; multiple events and secret interactions encourage replayability to experience all possible outcomes.”
- “Replay value: high; multiple events and secret interactions encourage replayability to experience all possible outcomes.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to run smoothly without any notable optimization issues, indicating a well-optimized performance across various systems.
- “The game runs smoothly without notable issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly without notable issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic charm, featuring beautifully crafted 2D manga art and intricately detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.
- “Nostalgic atmosphere: charming 2D manga art and detailed environments.”