My Special Summer Vacation 2
- June 27, 2024
- P.+
Get on SteamBoku 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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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, such as bug catching and fishing, which add depth to the gameplay.
- Character customization allows players to modify appearances, providing a personal touch to interactions.
- The time management system is poorly designed, leading to frustration as players feel pressured to trigger events within a limited timeframe.
- Many NPCs are unattractive and lack distinctiveness, making interactions feel repetitive and uninspired.
- The game lacks clear direction and guidance, resulting in a tedious experience where players often feel lost and unmotivated.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "My Special Summer Vacation 2" is characterized by exploration, item collection, and participation in various activities like bug catching and fishing, offering approximately 10+ hours of content. While some players dislike the time management aspect reminiscent of the Dead Rising series, the overall mechanics are solid and contribute to an enjoyable adventure experience. The game successfully balances nostalgia with mature themes, enhancing its appeal.
“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.”
“Approximately 10+ hours of gameplay, based on the various activities and events to explore in the town.”
“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.”
“The gameplay involves exploration, collecting items, and participating in various activities such as bug catching and fishing.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "My Special Summer Vacation 2" is characterized by rich character interactions and a nostalgic exploration of summer adventures, enhanced by secret, mature-themed events that add depth and variety. Players can expect multiple outcomes, making the narrative engaging and appealing, especially for fans of previous titles in the series.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a polished 2D manga art style that distinguishes it from previous pixel art titles, while still maintaining a nostalgic feel through character design and behavior. Users appreciate the impressive visuals and the engaging animated scenes, although they note that the animated sex scenes are shorter compared to similar games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing both its mature themes and gameplay 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its multiple events and secret interactions, which encourage players to revisit the experience in order to explore all possible outcomes.
“The game offers a wealth of choices that lead to different endings, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character paths and hidden content, I find myself coming back to discover something new every time.”
“Replay value: high; multiple events and secret interactions encourage replayability to experience all possible outcomes.”
“The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
“Once you've seen the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the choices don't lead to drastically different outcomes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization, running smoothly without any notable issues reported by users.
“The game runs smoothly without notable issues.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic charm, featuring beautifully crafted 2D manga art and intricately detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.
“The nostalgic atmosphere is enhanced by the charming 2D manga art and detailed environments.”
“The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world that feels alive and vibrant.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with intricate details that draw you deeper into the experience.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the beautiful art style, the overall atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
“The game tries to create a dark atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more cliché than compelling.”
