Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~
- September 27, 2024
- pekoge-sutagio
"Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~" is a visual novel where the protagonist, Natsu, spends his summer break at his aunt's house in the countryside. However, his peaceful vacation takes a turn as he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a self-proclaimed magical girl named Chitose. Amidst the chaos, Natsu also uncovers the strange behavior of his aunt and her connection to the outdoors. The game offers a heartwarming and humorous story filled with quirky characters and unexpected twists.
Reviews
- The story is exceptional and the characters have depth, making it more engaging than typical H games.
- The pixel art is highly praised for its quality and enhances the overall experience.
- Many players found the game to be surprisingly emotional, with touching endings that resonated with them.
- The amount of H content is limited, with only a few scenes per character, which disappointed some players.
- Some events can be confusing to unlock, leading to a feeling of incompleteness in the gameplay.
- The game lacks voice acting and additional content, which some players felt detracted from the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its exceptional depth and character development, often evoking strong emotional responses from players. Many users appreciate the dramatic and immersive narrative, which enhances their overall experience, even if the gameplay mechanics are somewhat lacking. Overall, the combination of a compelling plot and well-crafted characters elevates the game beyond typical expectations for the genre.
“Story is exceptional and characters have depth.”
“Story: very good (don't expect anything special, but it did make me tear up a little in the last two endings).”
“Bought it for the horny, ended up having a great story!”
“But no, your day is pretty much spent just clicking all over the map with a faint hope of opening either a story event or a sex event.”
“And it's not as bad if it has another gameplay mechanic like Himegashima Island (which was another charming pixel-based H game where both the story and sex scenes are much much better than this).”
“But so far, I am enjoying this far more than Summer Memories (not saying Summer/Winter Memories is bad, I love them) solely because I prefer when my hentai has more in-depth plot and characters.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a time-management mechanic that is not overly stressful and offers a variety of activities, although many of these unlock gradually, which can slow down the experience. Comparatively, some users find other games with similar mechanics, like Himegashima Island, to have superior story and sex scenes.
“The time-management gameplay isn’t too stressful, and there’s a variety of activities to choose from, though it takes a while before most of them unlock.”
“The gameplay offers a perfect balance of challenge and relaxation, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.”
“I love how the gameplay mechanics encourage creativity and strategic thinking, keeping me engaged for hours.”
“The time-management gameplay isn’t too stressful and there’s a variety of activities to choose from, but it takes a while before most of them unlock.”
“It's not as engaging as other games with similar mechanics, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a preference for specific art styles, such as those found in "Summer Memories" and "Summer ~Life in the Countryside~," indicating a dissatisfaction with the graphics of current visual novels that do not meet their aesthetic expectations.
“I just don't like visual novels as I used to, plus I love art styles like 'Summer Memories' and 'Summer: Life in the Countryside,' which I haven't seen in any visual novel yet.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, particularly praising the touching endings for each character, which resonated deeply and enhanced the overall experience.
“Everything was great with the patch, and the endings for everyone were touching in a heartfelt way.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“I found myself genuinely moved by the story; it evoked a range of emotions that lingered long after I finished playing.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect is perceived as limited, with users noting that there are only eight available actions or elements to engage with. This suggests a lack of depth or variety in the musical experience.
“I hope you can receive this; you can only do eight things in music anyway.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I was disappointed by the limited soundtrack; it doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”