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Summer Catchers

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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding
75% User Score Based on 168 reviews

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Summer Catchers is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by Noodlecake and was released on February 19, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Summer Catchers is an arcade game with adventure elements, where players embark on an epic road trip from the north to the warm South, as a young girl seeking summer. The game offers single-player, multi-player, and cooperative modes, with a focus on engaging gameplay and a memorable soundtrack, though it may involve significant grinding. The journey is the core experience, offering challenges, discoveries, and a memorable narrative.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming story that engages players.
  • The gameplay offers a unique blend of mechanics, including puzzles and rhythm mini-games, which adds variety.
  • The game has a cozy atmosphere and is enjoyable for those who appreciate its artistic style and narrative.
  • The gameplay heavily relies on RNG, making it frustrating and often feeling like a luck-based experience rather than skill-based.
  • Controls can be unresponsive and poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
  • Progress saving issues and a lack of clear instructions contribute to a confusing and annoying player experience.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the beautiful art and charming story but expressing frustration over mechanics that rely heavily on RNG and unresponsive controls. While some find the gameplay simple yet enjoyable, others describe it as dull, annoying, and at times, unplayable due to its reliance on luck and confusing mechanics. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is often overshadowed by gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story is cute, the game's hand-animated pixelated graphics are fabulous, and the mechanics are simple yet challenging.”
    • “For every time I was frustrated, there was a line of dialogue to make me smile, a clever new gameplay element, or just some small detail that showed how much love was put into this.”
    • “Came for the beautiful pixel art, stayed for the weirdly addictive gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay relying so heavily on RNG to get the correct power-up is frustrating and ruins the fun.”
    • “Being pretty with a cute story does not save it from absolutely horrible luck-based mechanics.”
    • “The whole random selection system of power-ups in your inventory at any given time is also probably the most annoying mechanic I have ever seen in an endless runner!”
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and cute narrative, complemented by beautiful pixel art and an immersive soundtrack. Players appreciate the humor and charm of the characters, though some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, keeping players entertained and invested throughout.

    • “The game is beautiful, and the story had me engaged.”
    • “This game has a very nice story, with very funny characters and remarkable moments.”
    • “I love it, it's not overly complicated but the story moves forward at such a pace as to keep the game entertaining!”
    • “Being pretty with a cute story does not save it from absolutely horrible luck-based mechanics.”
    • “One star for the cute graphics, one star for the story, zero stars for the gameplay.”
    • “The art and quirky storyline is exactly my kind of thing, but the swapping out random items and buying items on top of timing their use is just too much micromanagement for me.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful visuals, charming pixel art style, and smooth animations, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic. While many players appreciate the artistic elements and music, some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, earning high marks despite mixed feelings about gameplay.

    • “The graphics, animation, and atmosphere of the game are beautiful.”
    • “Awesome graphics with smooth gameplay and easy to use and understand controls and directions!”
    • “Great graphics very smooth gameplay.”
    • “One star for the cute graphics, one star for the story, zero stars for the gameplay.”
    • “Cute graphics with nice music, bad gameplay.”
    • “Really bothers me that the typeface doesn't match the overall aesthetic.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. While many players appreciate the soundtrack and its integration into gameplay, some find it repetitive or less engaging, which affects their overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's visuals and narrative.

    • “The visuals and music are phenomenal!”
    • “I love the art and music and story.”
    • “Great music and graphics.”
    • “There is even one area where you must help someone get some fireflies into jars by playing music (like Guitar Hero), but the last bit is extremely difficult. If you make 4 mistakes, then it's over; you don't get to replay that part unless you redo the entire game, and there is no way I will.”
    • “Though I really love the music, the characters, and the art style.”
    • “I love the art, music, and story.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty, with users highlighting the impressive graphics, animation, and writing as key elements that enhance the overall experience, even for those who may not enjoy the game mechanics.

    • “I'm not a fan of the game mechanics myself, but the beautiful atmosphere makes up for it.”
    • “The graphics, animation, and atmosphere of the game are beautiful.”
    • “Nice atmosphere and writing, though.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model is well-received, featuring a straightforward one-time payment with no in-app purchases or ads, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the absence of intrusive monetization tactics, allowing for a more immersive gameplay.

    • “It's a pretty great system: no in-app purchases, no ads, just a simple one-off payment.”
    • “The weapons are shuffled, so they're a bit tricky to get used to, but other than that, the game is pretty and there's no ads or in-app purchases.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humorous elements, featuring funny characters and memorable moments that contribute to its overall charm and creativity. Players find the humor to be a standout aspect, enhancing their enjoyment of the story.

    • “This game has a very nice story, with very funny characters and remarkable moments.”
    • “It's fun, creative, and also funny! Super cute, awesome job, guys!”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the effort from developers to create engaging games rather than focusing on money-grinding mechanics, though some bosses are noted to feel lengthy and somewhat grindy.

    • “I love that we still have devs trying to make good games instead of money-grinding trash.”
    • “Some bosses felt long and a little bit grindy.”
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Summer Catchers is a arcade platformer game.

Summer Catchers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Summer Catchers was released on February 19, 2020.

Summer Catchers was developed by Noodlecake.

Summer Catchers has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Summer Catchers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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