Sisters: Last Day of Summer

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"Sisters: Last Day of Summer" is a narrative-driven game where you wake up in a house with a woman and her two daughters, forming an unexpected family. Spend time with your new clumsy mother Akiko and her kind daughters Haruka and Chika, forming heartwarming bonds. The game features fully voiced and animated scenes, bringing each character's personality to life.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story16 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features stunning and fully animated scenes that enhance the immersive experience, making it visually captivating.
The story, while short, is engaging and evokes a sense of nostalgia, exploring themes of family and love effectively.
Voice acting is excellent, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall narrative experience.

The game is prone to frequent crashes, particularly during transitions and intimate scenes, which can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of meaningful choices, making the gameplay feel linear and limiting player agency.
Players must download additional patches to fully enjoy the game, which can be inconvenient and may lead to technical issues.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
5%
The story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it heartwarming and engaging, particularly in its exploration of family dynamics and emotional moments, while others criticize its linearity and lack of meaningful choices. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the quality of the writing and animation, noting that it can evoke nostalgia and surprise as the narrative unfolds. Overall, it appeals to fans of visual novels with mature themes, though it may leave some wanting more depth and agency in the plot.
- “I didn't expect a properly written story, so it took me by surprise, and I'm glad it did.”
- “With fully animated scenes and a captivating narrative, this visual novel explores the bonds of family and the intricacies of love in a beautifully crafted story.”
- “Throughout the story, players will explore the Kamimura family dynamics, experiencing moments of joy and sorrow as they unravel the intricate relationships and hidden secrets within the household.”
- “The story is incredibly hit or miss.”
- “Short linear story with no agency to the plot.”
- “Overall the story feels like something is amiss, but you don't really figure it out until the end.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Sisters: Last Day of Summer" is characterized by its heartwarming narrative centered on family bonds and love, making it highly recommended for fans of visual novels with mature themes. Players are drawn into the engaging story of the Kamimura family, filled with laughter, secrets, and heartfelt moments, creating an immersive experience that encourages revisiting the game despite its lack of branching paths or multiple endings. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful animations and emotionally captivating storytelling.
- “This visual novel masterfully blends beautiful animations with a heartfelt narrative, creating an immersive and memorable experience.”
- “"Sisters: Last Day of Summer" offers a heartwarming experience as players step into the shoes of a young man who finds himself embraced by the warmth of an unfamiliar family.”
- “"Sisters: Last Day of Summer" is a visually stunning and emotionally captivating visual novel that delves into themes of family bonds and love.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
7%
21%
The graphics of the game are praised for their nostalgic appeal and stunning visuals, particularly in the context of its time. While the anime art style is celebrated, some reviews note that the animation is basic, featuring minimal movement and simple actions. Overall, the combination of rich narrative and impressive artwork solidifies its status as a classic in the visual novel genre.
- “Its rich narrative and stunning visuals make it a standout in the visual novel genre.”
- “10/10 story and 100/10 artwork and picture, absolute classic.”
- “Graphics - great for the time it existed, great for nostalgia vibes.”
- “The anime-drawing style art is accompanied by poorly executed low-cost animations, such as just moving the mouth, blinking, or simple camera movements, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feature an anime-drawing style but suffer from low-quality animations that only include basic actions like mouth movement and blinking, making the visuals feel cheap.”
- “While the game employs an anime-drawing style, the animations are lacking, with only minimal movements like mouth and eye actions, resulting in a visually underwhelming experience.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy features detailed in-game advertisements, which some players find intrusive, particularly as they are unskippable. Additionally, there is an option for female-only voiceovers that also bypasses these ads, suggesting a tiered approach to ad exposure.
- “This includes some of the weirdly detailed game-world advertisements.”
- “There is an option for female-only voices, which does not include the unskippable advertisements.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized as low in challenge, emphasizing narrative enjoyment and character connections over complex mechanics. Players are encouraged to immerse themselves in the story rather than focus on traditional gameplay challenges.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers strong replayability through an extras menu that allows players to revisit any of the nine key scenes after completion, enabling them to relive their favorite moments.
- “🔄 [b]Extras:[/b] After completing the game, access the extras menu to revisit any of the 9 key scenes, enhancing replayability and letting you relive your favorite moments.”
- “🔄 [b]Extras:[/b] After completing the game, access the extras menu to revisit any of the 9 key scenes, enhancing replayability and letting you relive your favorite moments.”
- “Replay value: The game offers limited replayability, as the main storyline doesn't change significantly with different playthroughs.”
- “Extras: After completing the game, you can access the extras menu to revisit any of the 9 key scenes, but this doesn't add much to the overall replay value.”
- “Replay value: Once you've experienced the game, there isn't much incentive to play it again since the outcomes remain largely the same.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any significant technical issues, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the story without interruptions.
- “The game runs smoothly without notable technical issues, ensuring players can enjoy the story without interruptions.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is enhanced through intimate scenes and meaningful dialogue choices, which contribute to a rich narrative and deepen the protagonist's journey of self-discovery within a unique family dynamic.
- “Intimate scenes and dialogue choices pepper the experience, enriching character development and adding depth to the protagonist's journey of self-discovery within this unconventional family dynamic.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent random glitches, particularly during screen transitions to black, which can disrupt gameplay. It is strongly advised to save progress often to mitigate potential issues.
- “Please save often, as these glitches I encountered happen randomly (usually when the screen transitions to black).”