The Scent of Summer

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The Scent of Summer is a single player action game. It was developed by aimino and was released on January 23, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

This is a short story of a boy and girl in elementary school 6th grade in Japan. You can experience to go back home from school with a girlfriend who goes the same cram school in the early summer evening. Special things don't happen but you can being with a girlfriend in a sentimental atmosphere of dusk.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style with soft pastel tones that create a relaxing atmosphere.
The voice acting and soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, making it enjoyable to explore the story.
Despite its short length, the game effectively addresses themes of growth, self-discovery, and human connections.

The gameplay is very short, feeling more like a tech demo than a fully developed game.
Choices in the dialogue can be unclear, leading to unexpected outcomes that may frustrate players.
The story lacks depth and can feel incomplete, leaving players wanting more from the narrative.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story is a short, cute narrative inspired by Japanese themes, but many players found it lacking depth and engagement, often feeling bored or disconnected from the experience. While the VR environments are well-crafted, the storytelling itself is criticized for being underdeveloped and not compelling enough, with some suggesting it may appeal more to a younger audience. Overall, the narrative fails to resonate with a significant portion of players, leaving them wanting more.
- “It is a cute short story taken from Japan.”
- “The VR environments in this game for the whole story are very well done.”
- “The story is exactly as described on the store page.”
- “It felt like there was a lot of the story not told.”
- “Definitely a short story since I finished it in about 20 minutes, but I wasn't really compelled by anything.”
- “The story just isn't there at all.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is functional and serves as a solid foundation, with potential for further development into a more comprehensive game experience.
- “The mechanics work; it would be interesting to see an actual game made using this style and expanding on it.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their high quality, making the game visually appealing and worth downloading, complemented by commendable voice acting.
- “I think it's worth the download just for the very good visuals and the nice voice acting.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional impact of the game can evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing, akin to the character Milhouse's experience while watching Poochie, suggesting a mix of humor and sadness in the narrative.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music, complemented by ambient sounds like crows, effectively creates an immersive and inviting atmosphere, evoking a sense of warmth and the anticipation of summer.
- “The crows and the background music create a nice environment where you can almost feel the soft warm breezes of summer just around the corner.”