Summer Memories

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Summer Memories is a single player role playing game with anime and erotic themes. It was developed by Dojin Otome and was released on June 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,368 reviews

story45 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

story
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Summer Memories" is characterized as a light, slice-of-life narrative that focuses on personal growth and relationship-building during a summer vacation, rather than complex plots or dramatic twists. While some players appreciate its cozy and heartwarming storytelling, others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence, particularly in its adult themes and character interactions. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable moments and mundane tasks, appealing to those who prefer relaxed progression over intense narratives.
- “The story is cozy and enjoyable.”
- “Summer Memories is a slice-of-life adult-themed visual novel and life simulation game that blends nostalgic storytelling with open-ended gameplay, offering players a slow-paced yet engaging experience centered around personal growth, exploration, and relationship-building.”
- “The story captures the feeling of an unforgettable summer—not through epic adventures or dramatic plot twists, but through the small, personal moments that build over time.”
- “There’s no complex plot or dramatic twists here.”
- “The story is light, slow-paced, and intentionally mundane.”
- “After putting almost 6 hours into the full game, I can conclude there is no peak storytelling and that I was lied to.”
gameplay
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Summer Memories" is characterized by a blend of simple mechanics and a routine-based structure, which some players find engaging while others consider it repetitive and shallow. The game offers a variety of activities centered around time management and character interactions, providing a relaxing experience, though it may lack depth for those seeking more complex gameplay. Overall, it has been described as enjoyable and immersive, particularly for fans of slice-of-life and adult-themed narratives, despite some criticisms regarding its pacing and mechanics.
- “What surprised me most was how well paced and immersive the gameplay loop is.”
- “Gameplay revolves around a schedule system where players choose how to spend each part of the day—resting, exploring, helping others, or developing personal skills.”
- “The mechanics are simple but effective, reinforcing the sense of living through a summer that slowly evolves based on the player’s choices.”
- “Gameplay is straightforward and heavily routine-based.”
- “Because of that, gameplay becomes repetitive fairly quickly.”
- “This is a slow-paced, routine-heavy game with minimal gameplay depth.”
graphics
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming pixel art style that effectively creates a warm and nostalgic atmosphere, though some users note that the resolution is low and can appear blurry when enlarged. While the pixelated aesthetic is generally well-received, there are criticisms regarding the lack of advanced graphical options and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their simplicity and effectiveness in enhancing the game's tone, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The pixel art aesthetic is simple yet effective, creating a charming and relaxing atmosphere that suits the game's tone.”
- “The bright, colorful art style adds warmth and tranquility, enhancing the emotional atmosphere of the game.”
- “The graphics and animations in the game are top-notch.”
- “The art style was questionable, the story non-linear.”
- “Graphical quality is way lower than implied by the screenshots.”
- “Starting after I purchased the game, but there were a lot of graphic issues.”
emotional
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Summer Memories" is characterized by its blend of heartwarming storytelling and character development, capturing the essence of youth, love, and personal growth. Players experience genuine connections through interactions that highlight emotional struggles and the comfort of routine, creating a surprisingly deep narrative amidst its lighthearted presentation. While some reviews note a shift towards adult themes, the game is ultimately described as a wholesome and immersive journey that evokes nostalgia and emotional investment.
- “Story beats unfold through conversations, shared tasks, and recurring encounters that highlight both the comfort of routine and the emotional changes that occur during extended time together.”
- “While its presentation may seem simple on the surface, Summer Memories captures the atmosphere of long, lazy summer days with surprising emotional depth and attention to everyday detail.”
- “For players looking for a game that rewards patience, exploration, and emotional investment, Summer Memories offers a warm, immersive journey through the rhythms of rural life and the bonds we form along the way.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by calm, repetitive themes that create a meditative atmosphere, often featuring gentle acoustic instruments and ambient soundscapes. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and relaxing qualities of the soundtrack, others find it minimal and repetitive, with a limited number of tracks that can become distracting during gameplay. Overall, the music effectively supports the game's mood but lacks memorability.
- “Music and sound design further reinforce the mood.”
- “The soundtrack is mellow and nostalgic, often featuring gentle acoustic instruments and ambient soundscapes that evoke calm, warmth, and introspection.”
- “Good to play with music for relaxing.”
- “Music: minimal music and what's there is extremely vanilla.”
- “The game has like maybe 5 or so songs that it recycles over and over throughout it.”
- “Music is fitting but not memorable.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its absurdity and charm, blending unexpected scenarios and outlandish dialogue that often elicits laughter. While some players find the humor to be hilariously bad or nonsensical, others appreciate the warmth and enjoyment it brings to mundane tasks within the storyline. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite varying opinions on the quality of the humor.
- “The game has charm, humor, and more warmth than you would expect from something that also includes optional spicy content.”
- “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.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts strong replayability, with players highlighting the abundance of secrets, multiple endings, and varied character routes that encourage multiple playthroughs. While some users note that replay value may diminish as players master the game mechanics, the overall consensus is that the engaging content and original gameplay mechanics make it worth revisiting. Additionally, downloadable content enhances the experience, providing even more reasons to replay.
- “Overall it is a fun and enjoyable game with plenty to do, lots of replayability, lots of secrets, and some interesting mechanics and good scenes.”
- “The game offers a wholesome amount of replayability, so it's really up to you to have enough dedication to experience everything about the game.”
- “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.”
- “Original gameplay mechanics, good main story, entertaining side-stories, and total replayability to get all endings.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Summer Memories" is characterized by a relaxed, nostalgic vibe that captures the essence of lazy summer days, enhanced by expressive voice acting and charming pixel art. Players appreciate the game's focus on daily routines and small interactions, which create a meditative and emotionally resonant experience. In contrast, another game features an oppressive, souls-like atmosphere with simple yet effective art that contributes to its immersive world.
- “What works is the relaxed atmosphere: it really feels like a quiet summer break, where days pass quickly and you choose how to spend your limited time.”
- “While its presentation may seem simple on the surface, Summer Memories captures the atmosphere of long, lazy summer days with surprising emotional depth and attention to everyday detail.”
- “The bright, colorful art style adds warmth and tranquility, enhancing the emotional atmosphere of the game.”
- “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 pixelated art style is quite beautiful and adds to the atmosphere, though the lack of voice acting hampers the overall experience a bit.”
- “The game atmosphere and scenarios are also decent and the art, although simple, is very good.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often describing it as bland and boring. While some acknowledge that it can be enjoyable at times, the repetitiveness of tasks and the need for extensive grinding can lead to frustration and a sense of fatigue during longer play sessions. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Almost all of the content is locked behind tedious grinding, and not the fun kind.”
- “The repetitiveness of certain daily tasks—such as grinding stats or repeatedly doing the same job—can lead to monotony over longer play sessions.”
- “Gameplay is infuriatingly boring and tedious.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in "Summer Memories" is thoughtfully crafted, with incremental scenes that deepen personalities and emphasize emotional connections, particularly in romantic interactions. The game features appealing and consistent character designs set against beautifully detailed summer environments, although some players desire more diversity in character appearances. Overall, the meticulous attention to detail enhances the immersive experience, aligning well with the game's laid-back tone.
- “Summer Memories is a well-developed and thoughtfully crafted game, offering depth in both character design and personality.”
- “The game features gorgeous character designs and beautifully detailed backgrounds that bring the summer setting to life.”
- “Character development is presented through incremental scenes that expand personalities over time.”
- “Instead, it often emphasizes mutual consent, emotional connection, and character development, which gives more weight to romantic and sexual interactions.”
- “I do wish the character designs had more diversity in figure, but maybe it's something in the water or the food out there.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and loading errors that hinder gameplay. Many players recommend saving frequently due to occasional semi-crashes, where the screen freezes while audio and controls remain functional. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to frustration among users, contrasting sharply with its positive reviews.
- “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 doesn't happen that often.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with most users reporting no significant performance issues during gameplay. However, some players have noted occasional stuttering when handling large numbers, which appears to be a bug rather than a consistent performance problem. Additionally, there may be performance degradation over extended play sessions, a common issue with RPG Maker games.
- “I didn't have any issues running the game, and its performance gave me no trouble.”
- “The game is made (I believe) by RPG Maker; it will suffer a performance degradation over a long period of playtime, and it's not exclusive to this game.”
- “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.”