Summer Fling

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Summer Fling is a single player casual simulation game with a anime theme. It was developed by Dharker Studios and was released on June 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Summer Fling" is a visual novel game that follows the story of you, the player, during a summer vacation. The game offers multiple branching paths and choices that affect your relationships with various characters. Experience a short but meaningful summer romance before it's time to return to reality.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

The game features a nice storyline with multiple endings that keep players entertained throughout.
The artwork is well done, with a manga-inspired style that enhances the overall visual experience.
It offers easy achievements and trading cards, making it appealing for achievement hunters and collectors.

The game is very short, with some players able to complete it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value.
The writing and character development are considered weak and clichéd, with predictable plot points and generic character tropes.
Many players experienced technical issues that prevented them from unlocking achievements, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and well-illustrated, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking a meaningful plot. Although the narrative allows for player choices that influence outcomes, many feel that the overall storyline is thin and often cliché, detracting from the experience. Overall, it seems that while some enjoy the lighthearted aspects, others are disappointed by the lack of depth and purpose in the story.
- “As the protagonist in this story, you will have the opportunity to make multiple choices as the nicely written narrative develops.”
- “These decisions will not only affect events but also how the story ends, which is always one of my favorite qualities in a visual novel.”
- “With that said, summer fling's story is just really fun to read, albeit a very short read, but still enjoyable nonetheless.”
- “The plot and storyline are paper thin.”
- “The whole game reads like it was a part of a bigger story at one point.”
- “If you're getting this for the story, just don't.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute and funny art style, as well as the superb visuals typical of Dharker Studio's titles. However, others criticize the character designs as generic and note that the artwork feels recycled from previous games. Overall, while the character design is appreciated, the art style's inconsistency and reliance on familiar tropes detract from its impact.
- “The visuals in this novel are superb just as they are in all of Dharker Studio's visual novels.”
- “The manga-inspired art style on the characters is top-notch, as is the background artwork and set pieces.”
- “Good artwork; I really like the character design.”
- “Otherwise, the art style is ugly and the character personalities are a compilation of the most generic stock tropes imaginable.”
- “If you are familiar with the series, you can expect the same recycled artwork from previous and future titles.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game features appealing character designs, reviewers feel that character development is lacking, particularly in how choices impact characters' emotions, often leading to a simplistic dynamic where one character's happiness comes at the expense of another's sadness. Although there are multiple endings that reflect some aftermath, the overall depth of character growth remains minimal.
- “I like the character design, but I don't like the fact that with each choice you make, one female character becomes happy while the other becomes sadder. I understand that there's always one losing, but did you really have to show this to the gamer?”
- “Good artwork, I really like the character design.”
- “They did put in a little more effort for the aftermath in the multiple endings, but it still felt like there was little to no illustration of character development.”
- “I like the character design, but I don't like the fact that with each choice you make, one female character becomes happy while the other becomes sadder. I mean, I know there's always one losing, but did you really have to show this to the gamer?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by cute graphics and quirky achievements, offering moments of predictability and charm. However, some players find the humor to be hit-or-miss, with the protagonist's awkwardness sometimes detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game features cute and funny graphics, along with interesting achievements.”
- “It's predictable at times, but still manages to be funny and cute.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects are well-integrated with the game's narrative, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of an original soundtrack and additional features like an unlockable CG gallery, Steam achievements, and trading cards.
- “The sound effects and musical score are implemented quite nicely alongside the terrific narrative.”
- “There is an unlockable CG gallery, an original soundtrack included, as well as Steam achievements and Steam trading cards to collect.”