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93%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
93% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer is a single player survival survival game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Kazuhide Oka and was released on August 17, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

A text adventure game depicting girls traveling the world to the end. You found an old computer which can connect to talk with strange garl you have never met. The girl's name is Natsuno. She said said to be traveling alone in a world collapsed by a pandemic. But in the world, you know, there is no pandemic or social collapse. Where is the world she is in and why are the calls connected each ot…

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
music4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story that explores themes of absurdism and human psychology, making for an engaging narrative experience.
  • The visuals and music are beautifully crafted, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.
  • The unique gameplay mechanics, which require players to input commands to interact with the environment and characters, provide a fresh take on the visual novel genre.
  • The game is currently only available in Japanese, which poses a significant barrier for non-Japanese speakers, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.
  • Some players find the exploration and scavenging mechanics to be repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a less engaging gameplay experience.
  • The ending and some plot elements may leave players feeling unsatisfied, as they do not provide a fulfilling payoff for the extensive world-building.
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a story-driven experience typical of visual novels, with a narrative centered around a zombie apocalypse that explores themes of absurdism and emotional depth. While the storytelling is praised for its captivating characters and engaging plot, some players noted the presence of plot holes and a simplistic structure. Overall, the game aims to evoke strong feelings through character dialogues and emotional scenarios, despite some gameplay elements that may detract from the narrative flow.

    • “This is a story-heavy game, as a visual novel should be.”
    • “Even though I just played until chapter 4, the storytelling is incredible and well-made.”
    • “The plot is more about emotions, feelings, and character dialogues than action, and the goal of the game is to make the player feel things.”
    • “The story was unfinished back then, so it is really surprising to me that the story turned out to be the author's spin on absurdism.”
    • “Also, some plot holes and visual plot holes are noticeable, like the girls won't be injured, and the zombie can be replaced with anything.”
    • “The story plot is quite simple and rather kinetic.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its harmonious blend with the visuals, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful art and character design, although some note limitations in the background settings. Overall, the music and visuals are considered a strong point of the game.

    • “The music and visuals blend very well and make for a fleshed-out experience.”
    • “Beautiful interface, graphics, and music - I just wish I could read Japanese.”
    • “Very nice art and music, though!”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique user interface and engaging dialogues, stories, and characters, which are highlighted as the game's core strengths. However, it can become repetitive and mechanical, focusing on scavenging rather than survival mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay has its merits, it may lose depth over time.

    • “The gameplay was really nice, especially how different the UI is from other visual novels.”
    • “The value of the game is not in survival mechanics but in dialogues, stories, and characters, and even scavenging is written in beautiful language.”
    • “But at some point, it becomes a mostly mechanical process of 'come in, take everything you can.' The value of the game is not in survival mechanics but in dialogues, stories, and characters, and even scavenging is written in beautiful language.”
    • “The gameplay does exist.”
    • “Gameplay?”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful and comfortable art style, which complements the overall experience alongside the music. The clean and simple interface enhances the mood, while the well-drawn artworks, though sparse, contribute positively to the game's aesthetic.

    • “The music and visuals blend very well, making for a fleshed-out experience.”
    • “Beautiful interface, graphics, and music - I just wish I could read Japanese.”
    • “The clean and simple interface fits well with this mood, as do the artworks, which are a bit sparse but well drawn.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of heartwarming moments and occasional disconnection due to language barriers, which can detract from the intended atmosphere. While the scavenging and resource management contribute to a relaxing survival experience, the emotional weight of the story can feel inconsistent, with some dialogues lacking relevance or depth.

    • “Overall, a heartwarming and relaxing survival experience.”
    • “You scavenge places for resources to fulfill goals, then you see a dialogue that progresses the story further, often carrying significant emotional value.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as warm and sentimental, aligning well with its presentation on the store page. However, the emotional impact can be diminished by language barriers, which may disrupt the intended ambiance.

    • “The atmosphere is very warm and sentimental, exactly how the store page presents it.”
    • “And when the game is trying to be emotional, the language barrier can ruin the atmosphere.”
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natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer is a survival survival game with science fiction theme.

natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer was released on August 17, 2022.

natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer was developed by Kazuhide Oka.

natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer is a single player game.

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