The Quintessential Quintuplets - Memories of a Quintessential Summer
- May 23, 2024
- MAGES. Inc.
Get on Steam"Memories of a Quintessential Summer" is a visual novel game featuring characters from the popular anime and manga series "The Quintessential Quintuplets." In this game, Futaro and his younger sister Raiha are invited to the quintuplets' private island for a summer vacation, but a sudden storm traps them there for two weeks. Players will progress through the story in point-and-click gameplay, interacting with the fully-voiced quintuplets and experiencing new illustrations created for the game. The game promises an edge-of-your-seat island adventure with the heroines.
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Reviews
- The game offers 14 distinct endings, making it highly replayable and enjoyable for fans of the source material.
- The gameplay includes strategic elements that add a refreshing challenge beyond typical visual novel mechanics.
- The characters are well-developed, and the story is engaging, especially for those familiar with the anime or manga.
- The game has significant bugs, particularly with controls on platforms like the Steam Deck, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Many players feel the price is too high for the amount of content provided, with some describing it as a glorified demo.
- The writing and scenario are considered basic compared to other visual novels, which may disappoint some players looking for depth.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is a romantic comedy set after a school trip, featuring engaging characters and humorous moments. While the narrative is interesting, it includes voiced dialogues, though the main character Futaro's voice is only partially present.
“The characters are great, the story is interesting, and it definitely has its funny moments.”
“This visual novel's story is a romantic comedy (and a fairly funny one too) that takes place after the school trip in the source material.”
“The dialogues are voiced, although Futaro is only partially voiced (no, it's not a bug; you stop hearing his voice at one point in the story).”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
“The dialogues are voiced, but Futaro's voice only appears partially throughout the story, which is quite jarring.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth compared to typical visual novels, particularly highlighting the engaging mechanics of organizing the sisters' activities. While some expected a more traditional visual novel experience, the gameplay elements add a positive dimension to the overall experience.
“The game is fine; I expected only a visual novel but the gameplay is quite good.”
“I really enjoyed the gameplay offered, which is ultimately quite developed compared to other visual novels in the genre: the ability to organize the sisters' activities.”
“The game is fine; I expected only a visual novel but the gameplay is just okay.”
“I really liked the gameplay offered, which is ultimately quite developed compared to other visual novels in the genre: the fact that you can organize the sisters' activities.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is well-received, with users noting that the characters are engaging and the story, a romantic comedy, features several genuinely funny moments, particularly following the school trip in the source material.
“The characters are great, the story is interesting, and it definitely has its funny moments.”
“This visual novel's story is a romantic comedy (and a fairly funny one too) that takes place after the school trip in the source material.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game boasts impressive replayability, with 14 distinct endings that encourage players to explore different choices and outcomes, making it nearly infinitely replayable.
“I'd say this game is a 10/10; the fact that there are 14 distinct endings means that the game is nearly infinitely replayable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and instances of soft-locking that disrupt gameplay.
“This is a buggy game and will frequently soft-lock.”
“The game crashes unexpectedly, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced numerous stability issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that the visuals are appealing and contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The visuals are stunning, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The graphics are beautifully rendered, creating an immersive experience.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual delight.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered fairly generic, yet it effectively sets the mood, which is deemed sufficient for the overall experience.
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The music is fairly generic, but it sets the mood, and that's enough.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“While the music tries to enhance the experience, it often falls flat and feels uninspired.”
