Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~

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"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.

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

Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~ screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

story23 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and well-made animations that enhance the overall experience.
The story is engaging and emotional, with deep character development and multiple endings that resonate with players.
It offers a variety of activities and exploration, making it highly replayable with different character routes to discover.

The game requires an external patch to access adult content, which can be inconvenient for players.
Some players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with limited activities to engage in.
The main story is relatively short, and some players felt that the amount of adult content was insufficient compared to similar titles.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and character development, often evoking strong feelings from players. It combines slice-of-life elements with mature themes, creating a relatable narrative that unfolds naturally over approximately 8-12 hours. While some players note the story's conventional summer setting, many appreciate the integration of adult content that enhances character relationships rather than detracts from the overall experience.
- “Whoever wrote this story just cooked a whole ass five-course meal 🔥🖋️”
- “Story is exceptional and characters have depth.”
- “The game blends slice-of-life storytelling with romantic encounters and adult content, exploring mature themes like parental abandonment and family issues, making the characters relatable and human.”
- “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.”
- “The narrative follows a conventional summer story arc, wherein the protagonist travels to the countryside on vacation and engages in romantic encounters with a diverse cast of female characters, including some of his distant relatives.”
- “👎 short length: main story may feel too brief.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
52%
36%
The gameplay is characterized by casual time management and a selection of activities like fishing and bug catching, which enhance the experience. However, players note a lack of variety in gameplay mechanics and repetitive elements, with many activities taking time to unlock. While the pixel art is praised, the overall gameplay experience is considered less engaging compared to similar titles.
- “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.”
- “Fun activities like fishing, bug catching, and exploration enhance gameplay.”
- “The game features common mechanics that come into play when trying to increase a specific girl's affection towards the main character, such as a simple fishing minigame, catching bugs in the town, and getting dolls from the gacha machine.”
- “The only negative points of this title would be the lack of voice acting, a more complete gameplay, and no Steam achievements to track the overall progress of the game.”
- “Somewhat repetitive gameplay with few activities to do.”
- “Repetitive gameplay: limited activity variety.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by beautifully hand-drawn pixel art that evokes a nostalgic summer countryside atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and the effective use of pixel art to enhance the storytelling, although some express a desire for more diverse art styles in visual novels. Overall, the graphics are praised for their ability to capture the essence of the setting and contribute to the game's emotional impact.
- “The game features nostalgic visuals that perfectly capture the essence of a summer spent in the countryside.”
- “🎨 Pixel art visuals: enjoy beautifully hand-drawn pixel art that perfectly captures the nostalgic feeling of a summer spent in the countryside.”
- “"Natsu no Sagashimono" is a captivating pixel art RPG that combines charming visuals, engaging characters, and a heartwarming yet realistic story.”
- “The game features a total of 26 sexual scenes, all featuring a pixel art style, where you can see the sprites of the characters in small having sex but at the same time it also shows the sexual act in a larger window, where the details can be better appreciated.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "natsu no sagashimono" is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players reporting tears and deep connections to the characters and story. The game features a heartwarming yet realistic narrative that resonates with themes of summer vacation, complemented by multiple touching endings that enhance the overall emotional experience. Overall, it is praised for its captivating visuals and engaging storytelling, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a heartfelt gaming experience.
- “Everything was great (with the patch) and the endings for everyone was touching... and not in that way.”
- “The game captures the essence of a summer vacation, offering a relaxing yet emotionally resonant experience.”
- “👍 engaging story: emotional narrative with realistic themes and multiple endings.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its multiple routes and endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes across multiple playthroughs. Despite being shorter than typical games, the variety of activities and engaging pixel art enhance its replay value.
- “It's shorter than your standard game, though it’s also highly replayable because it's impossible to get all the events in a single run.”
- “High replayability: multiple routes and endings.”
- “Although the game is relatively short and lacks voice acting, the variety of activities, multiple endings, and the quality of the pixel art and animations provide ample replay value.”
- “Although the game is relatively short and lacks voice acting, the variety of activities, multiple endings, and the quality of the pixel art and animations provide ample replay value.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its ability to foster empathy with players, particularly through a compelling narrative. However, there is criticism regarding the lack of diversity in the character designs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I found this game quite attractive and interesting, because despite not having a variety of gameplay mechanics like other games of the same theme, the narrative of 'Natsu no Sagashimono' is much better, providing excellent character development and achieving empathy with the player.”
- “Similar character designs: lack of diversity in heroines' appearances.”
- “Similar character designs: lack of diversity in heroines' appearances.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is perceived as limited, with users noting that players can only perform a maximum of eight actions related to music. This restriction may impact the overall experience and creativity within the game's musical elements.
- “I hope you can receive this, you can only do eight things in music anyway”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to run smoothly without any notable optimization issues, providing a seamless experience for players.
- “The game runs smoothly with no notable issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly with no notable issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its nostalgic atmosphere, which, combined with mature themes and a well-crafted narrative, distinguishes it within the genre. It is highly recommended for fans of slice-of-life RPGs that incorporate point-and-click elements.
- “The game’s nostalgic atmosphere, coupled with its mature themes and well-crafted narrative, make it a standout in the genre, and it’s a must-play for fans of slice-of-life RPGs with point-and-click elements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with some resorting to cheats to expedite the process. While the game is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding can detract from the overall experience.
- “Nice click adventure game, but it's a bit grindy.”
- “Most people with m-tool probably cheat the grinding to save time anyway.”