Sickly Days and Summer Traces

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Sickly Days and Summer Traces is a single player action game. It was developed by Sister Position and was released on June 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces is a heartwarming pixel-style RPG following a brother and his ailing sister as they spend gentle, unhurried days together in the peaceful countryside. The game captures tender moments and quiet joys, weaving a touching story of care and connection through original characters and heartfelt storytelling.

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Casual

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Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

emotional12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of visual novel and raising sim gameplay, providing depth and engagement.
The story has wholesome elements and emotional moments, making it a touching experience despite its controversial themes.

The transition from familial to romantic love is not smooth, leading to some continuity issues in the writing.
The translation quality varies, with some parts being poorly localized and containing errors.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to fail events, reduce the challenge and impact of player choices.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed experience, featuring a heartwarming tale of sibling bonds and life in the countryside, but it suffers from a lack of depth and complexity in character motivations. While some players appreciate the emotional moments and engaging backstories, others feel the narrative could benefit from a more structured quest format to enhance character development. Overall, the story is enjoyable but simplistic, with potential for deeper conflict and drama that remains largely untapped.
- “The game is at its best when it's just a wholesome story of a pair of siblings getting used to a new life in the countryside with the help of the kind old man and the funny quirky little doctor.”
- “Incredible art, good h-scenes, surprisingly great music, an engaging story with fun and emotional moments.”
- “The mom's story, in particular, completely caught me off guard and was genuinely pretty sad – like, hit you right in the feels.”
- “The story and characters, however, are a mixed bag.”
- “Without the patch, it's just a cute and heartwarming sibling love story without much substance.”
- “I think this is a very easy story to write, with a very simple plot and basic character motivations, but they do the job, for the most part, because there are issues.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming narrative centered on sibling relationships and the supportive community around them, enhanced by high-quality art and voiceovers. While it can oscillate between wholesome and lewd, players find it surprisingly touching, with memorable moments that resonate deeply, despite some morally ambiguous themes. Overall, it successfully blends a cute slice-of-life story with emotional depth and engaging gameplay.
- “The game is at its best when it's just a wholesome story of a pair of siblings getting used to a new life in the countryside with the help of the kind old man and the funny quirky little doctor.”
- “Absolutely heartfelt and unforgettable!”
- “Overall though, it's a genuine surprise how touching (no pun intended, really!) this game can be at times, especially when paired with a somewhat decent and fun gameplay loop.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual novel is a unique blend of JRPG mechanics and simulation elements, allowing players to manage their sister's health and happiness while engaging in various activities. While the gameplay may lack challenge due to passive event outcomes, it offers surprising depth and a rewarding loop that keeps players engaged. Overall, the combination of a touching narrative and enjoyable gameplay mechanics makes for a surprisingly engaging experience.
- “A short and nice visual novel with a little unique gameplay that stands out from other VNs.”
- “There is a surprising amount of depth to the gameplay for a visual novel, and it kept me fairly engaged in raising max HP and happiness.”
- “The gameplay loop of building things up isn't just about making yourselves stronger, it's also about improving your sister's health and happiness, which is a neat balance.”
- “The gameplay is not what you would expect in a visual novel like this one.”
- “This means that the activity goes on without the player participating in the outcome of the event, which removes an element of challenge from the gameplay.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, it can get pretty challenging regarding some trophies and the true end.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being surprisingly great and fitting, complementing the incredible artwork and engaging story. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a strong aspect that enhances the overall experience, alongside the game's impressive visuals and emotional moments.
- “The game has great artwork and music.”
- “Soundtrack is also fitting.”
- “Surprisingly great music, an engaging story with fun and emotional moments.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their impressive artwork and thematic design, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of its art style.
- “The game has great artwork and music.”
- “If you like its art style and theme, just buy it and you won't regret it.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unresponsive.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its elegant and localized title, complemented by adorable art that creates a wholesome and inviting environment.
- “The elegant title and adorable art create a wholesome atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The game's atmosphere is enchanting, making every moment feel immersive and magical.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through the nuanced emotional conflict faced by the characters, particularly the brother's struggle with his feelings for his sister, which adds depth to their relationship. The game's art direction and voice acting enhance the overall experience, although some music tracks feel misaligned with certain scenes. The potential for an event system to further intertwine character growth and relationship dynamics is noted as a promising feature.
- “Maybe the brother doesn't know how to make sense of his feelings for his sister, debating between his morals and his desires, which could create conflict between him and her. It's absolutely possible to have the event system tied with character development and relationship progression.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was hoping for more complexity in the characters' backstories, but they ended up feeling one-dimensional.”
- “The choices I made didn't seem to impact the character development in any meaningful way, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor shines through its wholesome narrative and quirky characters, particularly the kind old man and the amusing little doctor. However, the comedic elements can be inconsistent, with some moments landing well while others feel overly cheesy and reminiscent of anime tropes.
- “The game is at its best when it's just a wholesome story of a pair of siblings getting used to a new life in the countryside with the help of the kind old man and the funny, quirky little doctor.”
- “The humor can be a bit uneven; sometimes it's genuinely funny, but other times it's just super cheesy, straight-out-of-an-anime kind of humor that doesn't quite land.”

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Sickly Days and Summer Traces is a action game.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces is available on PC and Windows.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces was released on June 20, 2025.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces was developed by Sister Position.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Sickly Days and Summer Traces is a single player game.

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