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

Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven Day Journey might not be action packed, but it's incredibly endearing.

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grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 206 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey is a single player casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Neos Corporation and was released on August 31, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Shin Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey," Shinnosuke and his family stay in Kumamoto for a friend's invitation. They encounter a peculiar man who gives Shinnosuke a strange camera, leading to an unexpected adventure with mysterious sightings, creature encounters, and a peaceful town filled with friendly faces. Shinnosuke must uncover the truth behind these occurrences while enjoying his memorable summer vacation.

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story14 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game is a charming and relaxing experience, perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a nostalgic summer vibe.
It features beautiful graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
Great for learning Japanese, as it includes furigana and is fully voiced, making it accessible for language learners.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many tasks being simple fetch quests that may lead to boredom.
The game only allows saving at the end of each day, which can be frustrating and forces players to commit to longer play sessions.
Technical issues such as fixed camera angles and performance problems on certain monitors detract from the overall experience.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The story is a lighthearted and linear narrative centered around the Nohara family's summer trip to a small village in Kumamoto, where players engage with charming characters and partake in various activities that unfold the plot. While the overarching storyline is simple and primarily aimed at younger audiences, it features multiple micro storylines that evoke a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere. Overall, the game balances comedic elements with slice-of-life moments, making it an enjoyable experience despite some repetitive tasks and a relatively short playtime of about 10 hours.
- “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.”
- “You get a story-oriented adventure about 10 hours of playtime totally worth to play.”
- “I liked cute characters, interesting and touching story, well-crafted quests, jaw-dropping art direction, music and, of course, gameplay.”
- “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
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
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The gameplay is described as a chill and cozy experience focused on exploration and engaging with the town's residents through various summer activities like fishing, bug hunting, and completing errands. While the game features beautiful environments and a touching narrative, it can be frustrating for completionists due to numerous missable achievements and a limited gameplay timeframe. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but not particularly challenging, with some turn-based battles adding variety.
- “The gameplay is rarely challenging, except for 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
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 quality and gameplay interaction detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, many find the graphics to be a relaxing and beautiful aspect of the game.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “There is no in between; too bad because they are pretty faithful to the art style though.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as charming, silly, and relaxing, closely aligning with the essence of the Crayon Shin-chan series. While many find it enjoyable and wholesome, some feel that the humor is somewhat diluted compared to the original anime, leaning towards a more childish tone. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and peaceful atmosphere that the humor contributes to the gaming experience.
- “Crayon Shin-chan has been there for a lot of children and grown-ups, and I'm so happy to see the 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 at least in the part I've played, it's a bit more childish and wholesome, I would say.”
- “It's simple and charming and funny, and most of all just relaxing. It's the most slice-of-life a game can be, really.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of humor and wholesome moments, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that resonates with players. While some found the tone to be more childish and experienced confusion or mild annoyance, many appreciated the touching interactions and well-crafted storylines that evoke genuine feelings of happiness and warmth. Key moments, such as the introduction sequence and specific character interactions, stand out as particularly impactful, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “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 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.”
- “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 that the journey started and was about to end at that moment.”
music
14 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, particularly noting its emotional impact during key moments. Many highlighted the relaxing and beautiful nature of the music, which complements the game's charming visuals and engaging story. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, enhancing both the atmosphere and emotional depth.
- “I liked 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 that the journey started and was about to end at that moment.”
grinding
8 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 are described as relaxing and enjoyable, they also note that completing side quests often involves repetitive tasks that can feel tedious. Overall, the grinding can be both a soothing and time-consuming part of the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “Farming”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a peaceful rural setting, enhanced by beautiful mountain views and the charming antics of characters like Shinchan. Players appreciate the cozy and nostalgic vibe created by engaging micro storylines and a well-designed UI, contributing to an overall adorable and enjoyable experience.
- “Peaceful rural atmosphere with beautiful mountain views, Shinchan's funny behavior; this is very enjoyable.”
- “There’s a great number of characters that help us to get engaged with the game, and there are multiple micro storylines to follow. While some are better than others, overall they all share a cozy feeling that helps create a nostalgic and wholesome atmosphere, making us feel extremely happy while playing.”
- “I really like the menu's UI design and the overall adorable atmosphere of the game!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant optimization issues, experiencing a "stuttering experience" while running the game at 1080p and 60Hz, despite their systems being capable of maintaining stable 60fps in other titles.
- “Running the game on borderless 1080p with a 60Hz refresh rate monitor, you'll find yourself playing with a 'stuttering experience' despite being able to run most games at a stable 60fps.”
- “Performance-wise, the game struggles to maintain a smooth experience.”
- “Running the game on borderless 1080p with a 60Hz refresh rate monitor, you'll find yourself playing with a 'stuttering experience' despite being able to run most games at a stable 60fps.”

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Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey is a casual simulation game with kids theme.

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey.

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey was released on August 31, 2022.

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey was developed by Neos Corporation.

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey is a single player game.

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