Summer With You
- May 11, 2022
- Aleksey Izimov
Get on Steam"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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- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animated sprites that enhance the visual experience.
- The story is engaging and well-written, with memorable characters and multiple endings to explore.
- The Russian voice acting adds a unique touch, making the experience feel fresh compared to other visual novels.
- The English translation is poor, filled with typos and grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- Gameplay mechanics are basic, lacking features like a backlog or quicksave options, making it frustrating to navigate.
- The characters and story may feel simplistic and hard to relate to, leaving some players wanting more depth.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story of "Summer with You" is a complex blend of dark themes such as bullying and betrayal, set against a visually appealing backdrop. While it features branching paths and multiple endings, the narrative is described as simple and at times hard to relate to, with some reviews noting issues with translation that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many players found the story engaging and well-written, with memorable characters that resonate throughout the game.
“Overall, I love the art and story that went along with it.”
“The story certainly is filled with twists and turns and one that got me into it until the end to complete 2 of the 4 endings.”
“In all, even though I got the depressing endings, Summer with You certainly is a visual novel that is well fleshed out in its story as it’s engaging and well written, there’s a slight translation and typo here and there but one that is easily understood nonetheless.”
“However, all the cheery colors and art style do not translate to a happy or cheerful story, as 'Summer with You' is, in fact, a dark title to a degree, as it touches on bullying, betrayal, deceit, and other negative connotations, so don't be fooled by it.”
“There may or may not be a worthwhile story at the core of this game, but the translation is so bad that it makes it impossible to enjoy and immerse yourself in it.”
“Memorable characters and delightful graphics and sound design won't get you past this story.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the hand-drawn art style and vibrant colors, while others find the visuals to be average and lacking depth. Although the artwork and animated sprites are noted as highlights, they are often overshadowed by the game's simplistic story and character development. Overall, the visuals are seen as pleasant but not enough to elevate the overall experience.
“The art style certainly is good throughout the whole game till the end.”
“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, you might call it an 'okay' game.”
“The cheerful colors and art style do not translate to a happy or cheerful story, as 'Summer With You' is, in fact, a dark title that touches on bullying, betrayal, deceit, and other negative themes. So don’t be fooled by its appearance.”
“Not a bad game for a good time, but the hand-drawn graphics leave much to be desired.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-chosen and complements the hand-drawn graphics, enhancing the overall experience. While the musical pieces are decent, some reviewers feel that the game relies heavily on its soundtrack, suggesting it may lack depth in other areas.
“Well-chosen music that enhances the reading experience.”
“Not a bad game for a good time, featuring hand-drawn graphics and excellent musical accompaniment, though it requires a lot of reading.”
“Nice artwork with animated sprites and some decent musical pieces, which are among the game's highlights.”
“Nice artwork with animated sprites and some decent musical pieces, but that's pretty much the only thing this game has going for it.”
“Well-chosen music to which you will have to read.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a beautifully crafted visual novel that tells a poignant story about the challenges faced by a Japanese school student.
“A beautiful visual novel with a touching story about the difficult life of a student from a Japanese school.”
