Summer Memories
- June 14, 2020
- Dojin Otome
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Summer Memories" is a narrative-driven game where players visit their family in a quiet mountain village for the summer. The game is filled with various mysteries and social intrigues to uncover, such as cousins' worries, a social media sensation, a mermaid's treasure hunt, and a gacha mask-wearing weirdo. Interacting with the village's inhabitants and exploring various locations will help players unravel the town's secrets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- story103 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of absurdity and humor, featuring fun characters and interactive elements, though many players note that it lacks depth and coherence, often prioritizing adult content over narrative quality. While some appreciate the unique character arcs and side quests, others criticize the plot as simplistic or nonsensical, suggesting that it serves primarily as a backdrop for the game's erotic scenes. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable for casual play, but not a primary draw for those seeking a compelling narrative.
“The story, characters, and different endings have me looking forward to playing the sequel: Winter Memories.”
“The plot of the game is not only exciting, but also makes you think.”
“The overall story of this game is beautiful; it has made me cry countless times.”
“The story is so stupid!”
“If you were coming to this game for any kind of complex or meaningful story, then I'm sorry to disappoint you.”
“The story here is full of completely unbelievable scenarios, tons of character tropes, and really strange, but sometimes humorous, dialogue.”
- gameplay75 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this adult game is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics, engaging mini-games, and interactive elements that enhance replayability. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others criticize it for being tedious or requiring a patch to access full features. Overall, it offers a unique experience with a variety of activities and endings, though opinions on its execution vary widely.
“The gameplay itself consists of moving through several locations where you see an isometric view of a room or place. In these views, you can interact with characters or perform certain actions such as taking a nap, using a computer, or taking a bath.”
“What makes this game so fun are the gameplay elements, characters, amazingly done animations, and lots of little things that make the entire game so unique.”
“The art is fantastic, the gameplay is simple yet engaging with so much to do, and even when it ends you'll come back for the different endings too.”
“Gameplay is infuriatingly boring and tedious.”
“Navigation is slideshow based... it's like 10 generations behind peeping dorm manager in engine and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple and frustrating at the same time.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming pixel art style and high-quality animations, while others criticize the low resolution and technical issues, such as menu glitches and crashing. Many users appreciate the aesthetic and character design, noting that the visuals effectively complement the gameplay, but some suggest that the graphical quality does not match the expectations set by promotional screenshots. Overall, while the pixel graphics may appeal to fans of the genre, there are concerns about the game's technical execution and competition from other titles with superior graphics.
“The art style is spot on, the animations and voice acting are really good too!”
“The graphics and animations in the game are top-notch.”
“The artwork is really nice and the storytelling feels simple but pleasing.”
“A developer patch that is years old but still breaks the menu graphics and covers the screen with white jagged lines.”
“Graphical quality is way lower than implied by the screenshots.”
“The graphics and resolution are terrible.”
- emotional26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is described as a mix of wholesome family dynamics and more adult themes, with players experiencing a range of feelings from heartwarming connections to complex romantic entanglements. While some reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke nostalgia and emotional depth, others criticize the lack of coherent storytelling and the overwhelming focus on sexual content. Overall, it presents a dichotomy of wholesome family moments intertwined with provocative scenarios, leading to varied emotional responses among players.
“80/100 a heartwarming tale of mending a broken family”
“A wholesome family game about love, commitment, caring and bonding with your kin.”
“The overall story of this game is beautiful, it has made me cry countless times, in fact I'm still crying.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability, with players highlighting the abundance of secrets, multiple endings, and engaging mechanics that encourage exploration of different routes and character interactions. While some users note that replay value may diminish as players master the game mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game offers a fulfilling experience worth revisiting, especially with additional DLC content.
“Overall it is a fun and enjoyable game with plenty to do, lots of replayability, lots of secrets, and some interesting mechanics.”
“The game offers a wholesome amount of replayability, so it's really up to you to have enough dedication to experience everything about it.”
“Original gameplay mechanics, good main story, entertaining side-stories, and total replayability to get all endings.”
“Granted, the replay value suffers as you become set up to break the game mechanics and economy.”
“Replayability of this game actually exists to get different endings.”
“One of the best out there for me, its gameplay is somewhat like Persona where you have to maximize your actions and time management as you have a limited period of time to win the affection of characters and is also replayable.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing qualities and fitting themes, reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive, with only a few tracks that can become distracting during gameplay. While the sound effects can be jarring at times, the overall sentiment leans towards the music being enjoyable and suitable for a laid-back experience.
“I love the music, characters, their moments, and of course its theme; it's sometimes relaxing, sometimes just like Stardew Valley.”
“Some RPG-inspired classic bangers - the fishing song being one of the harder tracks, in my honest opinion.”
“Good to play with music for relaxing.”
“Music is fitting but not memorable.”
“The game has like maybe 5 or so songs that it recycles over and over throughout it.”
“The sound effects, much like the music, can often be very distracting while playing and sometimes don't even loop properly, leading to weird silences and then a sudden startup again.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and outlandish dialogue, often leading to unintentional hilarity. While some players found the humor to be entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, others felt that the nonsensical nature of the story detracted from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the comedic elements are a mixed bag, with many appreciating the bizarre scenarios and character tropes.
“The pure absurdity and stupidity of the story and gameplay just turns me off completely and makes me keep laughing at the story and saying 'of course that happens.'”
“The story here is full of completely unbelievable scenarios, tons of character tropes, and really strange, but sometimes humorous, dialogue.”
“The plot was frickin hilarious and didn't make any sense.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often perceived as tedious and boring, with players expressing frustration over repetitive tasks and lengthy farming sessions. While some players managed to enjoy the grind for a significant portion of the game, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a monotonous experience.
“Gameplay is infuriatingly boring and tedious.”
“Scene hunting becomes tedious eventually.”
“Gameplay is sort of grindy.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, loading errors, and semi-crashes that hinder progress. Many players express frustration over the game's buggy nature, suggesting that it detracts significantly from the overall experience. Despite some positive reviews, the recurring technical issues have led to disappointment among users.
“I don't even know how this game is very positive; it's a buggy mess and I wasted 20 dollars on it because I listened to the good reviews.”
“The game is buggy; I got a loading error where an image wouldn't show up, so I can't even make progress.”
“Save often; the game semi-crashes (audio and control still work, but the screen freezes) randomly, but thankfully it doesn't happen that often.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is deeply immersive, effectively conveying emotions through detailed visuals and creating a captivating world filled with oppressive, souls-like elements. Players experience a blend of exploration and survival mechanics, complemented by a menacing environment and decent scenarios that enhance the overall mood. The art style, while simple, contributes positively to the atmospheric experience.
“Details and drawing reliably convey emotions and create an atmosphere, immersing the player in a fascinating world.”
“28 days, 3 actions per day, skill trees, stamina consumption, heating, motivation, unlocking new abilities, jumping atop of a mountain, learning how to survive, fishing, cleaning, exploration, menacing enemies at every corner (of the house), the atmosphere is oppressive and very souls-like.”
“The game atmosphere and scenarios are also decent and the art, although simple, is very good.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minimal performance issues with the game, although some have experienced occasional stuttering during large number countdowns, which appears to be a bug rather than a significant optimization flaw.
“I have had very few performance-related issues with it; though I have noticed it will sometimes stutter when counting down/up large numbers.”
“This seems to be completely arbitrary, and I have no idea why this is. While not a performance issue, it does seem to be a bug.”
“I have had very few performance-related issues with it, though I have noticed it will sometimes stutter when counting down/up large numbers.”
“This seems to be completely arbitrary and I have no idea why this is, and while not a performance issue, it does seem to be a bug.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted for its dynamic gameplay and visually appealing art style, with character designs that effectively serve the game's purpose. However, there is a desire for greater diversity in character figures, suggesting a potential limitation in representation.
“The gameplay and art style are well made and dynamic; the character design is gorgeous and definitely shows the purpose of the game. You'll have tons of fun and not get bored for a while.”
“I do wish the character designs had more diversity in figure, but maybe it's something in the water or the food out there.”
“I do wish the character designs had more diversity in figure; it feels like there's a lack of variety in body types.”
“The character development feels shallow and one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I expected more depth in the characters' backstories, but they all seem to follow the same predictable arcs.”
