Summer With You

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Summer With You is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Aleksey Izimov and was released on May 11, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Summer With You" is a Japanese-style visual novel following Kai, who seeks to protect his childhood friend Yuka from bullying. The game features a gripping story with four endings, original music, and animated sprites. As Kai struggles with his own weakness, he must find a way to save Yuka and uncover the truth behind her tormentors.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The hand-drawn graphics and animated sprites are visually pleasing.
The game features well-chosen music that enhances the reading experience.
There are multiple endings, providing some replay value.

The story is very simple and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.
The English translation is poor, filled with typos and grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall experience.
Game settings are extremely basic, lacking options for resolution and text speed, and there is no backlog feature.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simple and unremarkable, with characters that are difficult to connect with. While some praise its touching themes related to school life and bullying in Japan, poor translation significantly detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disengaged. Overall, the narrative fails to elevate the game beyond an average experience.
- “A beautiful visual novel with a touching story about the difficult life of a student from a Japanese school.”
- “School story about school bullying in Japan.”
- “Memorable characters and delightful graphics and sound design won't get you past this story.”
- “The plot is certainly not very good, but you can play.”
- “There may or may not be a worthwhile story at the core of this game, but the translation is so bad, it makes it impossible to enjoy and immerse yourself in it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the hand-drawn visuals and animated sprites, while others find them to be average and lacking depth. Overall, the artwork is described as nice but not enough to elevate the game's simplistic story and character development. While some users enjoy the visual style, many agree that the graphics alone do not compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “Memorable characters and delightful graphics and sound design won't get you past this story.”
- “Not a bad game for a good time, hand-drawn graphics, excellent musical accompaniment and you need to read a lot.”
- “Nice artwork with animated sprites and some decent musical pieces, but that's pretty much the only thing this game has going for it.”
- “Everything about the game is average at best; the story is very simple, characters are hard to relate to, and the visuals are also bare bones. If you're not picky, then you can call it at best an 'okay' game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-chosen and complements the hand-drawn graphics, enhancing the overall experience. While the soundtrack features decent musical pieces, it is often noted as one of the few standout elements in an otherwise average game. Players appreciate the musical accompaniment, although it is accompanied by a significant amount of reading.
- “Well-chosen music that enhances the reading experience.”
- “Not a bad game for a good time, featuring hand-drawn graphics and excellent musical accompaniment.”
- “Nice artwork with animated sprites and some decent musical pieces that contribute to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Nice artwork with animated sprites and some decent musical pieces, but that's pretty much the only thing this game has going for it.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching narrative, which explores the challenging experiences of a Japanese school student, resonating deeply with players. The beautiful visuals complement the story, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
- “A beautiful visual novel with a touching story about the difficult life of a student from a Japanese school.”