Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey

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In "Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey", Shinnosuke and his family visit Kumamoto and receive a mysterious camera from a peculiar man. The camera allows Shinnosuke to enjoy his summer vacation, interact with creatures and townspeople, and notice some familiar-looking children. However, when a giant creature appears under a full moon, Shinnosuke must confront the strange man, named Professor Akuno, and uncover the mystery behind the camera.

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

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey screenshot

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a charming and relaxing experience, perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere.
Great for learning Japanese, as it features furigana and is fully voiced, allowing players to take their time with the text.
The visuals and art direction are beautiful, capturing the essence of a rural Japanese summer with lovely backgrounds and character designs.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom for some players after a short time.
The game has frustrating save mechanics, only allowing saves at the end of each in-game day, which can be inconvenient.
Technical issues such as low frame rates on certain monitors and disorienting camera angles can detract from the overall experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a lighthearted and linear narrative centered around the Nohara family's summer trip to a small town, filled with charming characters and nostalgic micro-storylines that create a cozy atmosphere. While the plot is simple and primarily aimed at younger audiences, it features engaging moments and a mix of comedic elements, making it enjoyable despite some repetitive tasks. Overall, the game offers a unique slice-of-life experience that resonates well with fans of the genre, though it may not delve deeply into complex themes.
- “The story begins with Hiroshi's business trip to Kyushu, which leads the Nohara family to stay with Misae's childhood friend in Assou, Kumamoto.”
- “There’s a great number of characters that help us to get engaged with the game and there are multiple micro storylines to follow, and while some are better than others, overall they all share a cozy feeling that helps create a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere that will make us feel extremely happy while playing.”
- “I liked the story; it was funny and charming, and just the right amount of wholesomeness.”
- “The main problem that I had with the story is that the university student is in love with the old man whose wife died.”
- “It's possible I'm missing the deeper story of Shin Chan and Uncle Tom Cobbley, but aside from some slight essays on growing old and seizing the day, it's hard to see that this game is intended to do anything more than serve the enormous audience of Shin Chan fans.”
- “The story is extremely simple but that’s expected as the game is mostly oriented towards the smaller players of the house, and while the tone is mostly childish, I think it was highly enjoyable.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a chill and cozy atmosphere, focusing on exploration and engaging with the townsfolk through various summer activities like fishing, bug hunting, and completing errands. While the game features a beautiful environment and a touching narrative, it can be frustrating due to its limited gameplay time and numerous missable achievements, requiring multiple playthroughs for completion. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but not particularly challenging, with a blend of comedic moments and task-oriented mechanics that enhance the story.
- “The gameplay is rarely challenging, bar some turn-based dinosaur battles; the focus is on exploring the small town setting, getting to know the townsfolk, while catching fish and bugs as the story unfolds.”
- “Gameplay loop is formed by multiple summer-related activities such as going fishing, going bug hunting, doing some errands, taking pictures, and playing games with your friends.”
- “Chill and cozy game, but if you want to 100% the game, it probably requires more than one playthrough. There are very many missable achievements and features that I was mad I didn't know about or that I didn't have the time to do before the game suddenly ended since it follows three weeks of limited gameplay time and then ends.”
- “During gameplay, you do random errands and tasks such as collecting bugs, fishing, farming, and more.”
- “The game goes back and forth between comedic story moments and gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning artwork and charming visuals, while others criticize technical issues like pixelation and a lack of adjustable settings. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is highlighted, but inconsistencies in graphical quality and gameplay interaction detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are really good.”
- “When it comes to visuals, this game has a lovely and charming feeling all around.”
- “This game is seriously so relaxing, and the graphics and soundtrack are beautiful.”
- “It is much worse than the coal town in terms of everything: graphics, plot, environment interaction with the user, guidance, and the ability to save your game status.”
- “There are a few technical problems though: the game seems a bit pixelated and the graphics settings are basically non-existent.”
- “If you don't, all of the graphics shift and look out of place.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as charming, relaxing, and fitting to the series, with a focus on wholesome and silly moments that evoke nostalgia for fans of Crayon Shin-chan. While many players appreciate the lighthearted and peaceful atmosphere, some feel that the humor is somewhat diluted compared to the original anime, leaning towards a more childish tone. Overall, it offers a delightful blend of simplicity and fun, making it an enjoyable experience for players seeking a lighthearted escape.
- “Crayon Shin-chan has been there for a lot of children and grown-ups, and I'm so happy to see a Shin-chan game on PC. It's a humorous game that helps you relax and calm your mind with beautiful scenery while exploring the lovely village.”
- “The humor is more fitting to the series (but not the English or early German dub). In the part I've played so far, it's a bit more childish and wholesome, I would say.”
- “Very funny and silly game.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, creating a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere that resonates with players. While some find the tone to be more childish and occasionally confusing, many appreciate the touching interactions and well-crafted storylines that evoke genuine feelings of happiness and warmth. Overall, the game successfully balances lightheartedness with poignant moments, enhancing the emotional engagement of the experience.
- “I liked cute characters, interesting and touching story, well-crafted quests, jaw-dropping art direction, music and, of course, gameplay.”
- “There’s a great number of characters that help us to get engaged with the game and there are multiple micro storylines to follow, and while some are better than others, overall they all share a cozy feeling that helps create a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere that will make us feel extremely happy while playing.”
- “Make no mistake though, there are certain moments that are truly touching (I felt they were) and were extremely worthy, without spoiling anything, there’s a certain interaction between Hata Aoyama and Shinnosuke that is truly touching, small moments that make this experience a really wholesome one.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it merely okay, while others praised the soundtrack as great and fitting for the game's emotional moments. Many highlighted the relaxing and beautiful quality of the music, which complements the game's art direction and enhances the overall experience.
- “I liked the cute characters, interesting and touching story, well-crafted quests, jaw-dropping art direction, music, and, of course, gameplay.”
- “In a similar way, I can safely say that the soundtrack was great.”
- “This game is seriously so relaxing, and the graphics and soundtrack are beautiful.”
- “The music was okay.”
- “The introduction sequence and the in-game's night before last night event were truly touching; perhaps it was the tone of the songs or that I knew the journey started and was about to end at that moment.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while activities like fishing, bug catching, and farming can be relaxing and enjoyable, they often involve repetitive tasks that can feel tedious, especially when completing side quests that require significant grinding. Overall, the grinding can lead to a sense of accomplishment, but it may also detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “Occasionally, there are low-key side quests which open up the map and events, but which often require grinding repetitive tasks in order to complete.”
- “I bumbled my way through it and almost 100% the entire thing in one go, but I did an incredibly large amount of bug hunting, fishing, farming, herb picking, and rock-paper-scissors.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a peaceful rural setting, charming UI design, and a nostalgic, wholesome vibe enhanced by engaging characters and micro storylines. Players appreciate the beautiful mountain views and the humorous antics of the protagonist, which collectively contribute to an enjoyable and cozy experience.
- “I also really like the menu's UI design and the overall adorable atmosphere of the game!”
- “Peaceful rural atmosphere with beautiful mountain views and Shinchan's funny behavior; this is very enjoyable.”
- “There’s a great number of characters that help us engage with the game, and there are multiple micro storylines to follow. While some are better than others, they all share a cozy feeling that creates a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere, making us feel extremely happy while playing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant optimization issues, experiencing stuttering even on capable hardware when running the game at 1080p and 60Hz. This suggests that the game's performance does not align with the expectations set by other titles that run smoothly on similar setups.
- “Running the game in borderless 1080p on a 60Hz refresh rate monitor results in a stuttering experience, even though I can run most other games at a stable 60fps.”
- “Performance-wise, the optimization leaves much to be desired.”