Tomboy Adventure

About

In "Tomboy Adventure," players join a virtual island getaway with their longtime friend, Natsumi. The goal is to express suppressed feelings, but awkward attempts and missteps ensue in this interaction-driven dating sim. Players can explore, fish, camp, and headpat their way through a short and dynamic summer, with both VR and non-VR support. A sequel is already in the works.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game features a cute and endearing character, Natsumi, whose interactions and personality add charm to the experience.
Players appreciate the relaxing gameplay and the ability to engage in various activities with Natsumi, such as fishing, cooking, and exploring.
The game provides a nostalgic and heartwarming experience, allowing players to live out their fantasies of spending time with a tomboy girlfriend.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in non-VR mode, making it difficult to complete certain actions and progress the story.
Many players find the game to be too short and lacking in content, with limited activities and a simplistic storyline.
The controls and camera angles are poorly designed, leading to frustration when trying to interact with Natsumi and navigate the environment.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, such as glitches when carrying characters and problems with the menu interface. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and lacks sufficient interaction, making it difficult to recommend.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, weird, and just flat out unpolished; carrying her makes you glitch yourself into her.”
- “She glitches through walls, and the menu would sometimes be buggy as well, where you can't remove it.”
- “I wanted to like it, but the game is far too buggy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is primarily focused on exploration, involving walking around an island and following a treasure map, which some players find simple yet charming. While the mechanics may be lacking, the endearing character of Natsumi and the overall experience contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Most of the gameplay involves walking around the island, following a treasure map.”
- “The gameplay and Natsumi are the heart of the game.”
- “Other than that, most of the gameplay is walking around the island, following a treasure map.”
- “Although this game lacks in mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is simple and up to you.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story is described as light and somewhat underwhelming, with pacing heavily reliant on relationship leveling and gameplay mechanics. While the characters, particularly Natsumi, are endearing, technical issues and dialogue option restrictions can significantly hinder story progression, leading to frustrating experiences. Overall, the narrative lacks depth and can be completed quickly, but the charm of the characters may still appeal to some players.
- “The pacing of the story is up to you as you have to level up your relationship as the game goes on.”
- “The story might not stand out, but Natsumi and the gameplay are adorable and endearing.”
- “The story is there, but it is pretty light.”
- “Unfortunately, this totally halts all story progression because at certain points your dialogue options stop showing up until you do a certain action.”
- “All content in the game can be experienced within an hour, and Natsumi has constant pathing problems that can cause the quests to break.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally resonant, evoking nostalgia and warmth as they reflect on their past experiences with it. The introduction of endearing moments, such as character interactions, adds a heartwarming touch that surprises and delights, making the game feel both adorable and cozy. Overall, it elicits strong feelings of joy and sentimentality, leaving players wanting to revisit the experience.
- “I wasn't expecting this game to be actually somewhat adorable and heartwarming in a way.”
- “Natsumi, the tomboy, headpatting you really caught me off-guard and it was really adorable. It made me feel warm and cozy because I didn't expect that to happen, so it was just a cute little touch by the developer.”
- “This game is so cute and heartwarming, it makes me wanna cry.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by playful teasing and lighthearted interactions, particularly when characters express frustration or pout. Players find the concept both nostalgic and amusing, contributing to a sense of devious fun that enhances the overall experience.
- “So when I first saw this game on the Steam page, a feeling of this devious, yet giggly and funny, and nostalgic feeling rushed through me when I recognized this game. It seemed familiar, upon further research.”
- “Yet, I can't tell if that actually makes it better or not for me, but the concept and idea are absolutely hilarious in my head.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics in the game are criticized for their lack of customization options, limited to preset settings, and for appearing outdated, reminiscent of N64-era visuals despite being set to the highest quality. Reviewers note that the game feels sparse in content and poorly optimized for the graphical fidelity it attempts to deliver.
- “The environments are beautifully rendered, showcasing stunning details and vibrant colors.”
- “The character models are incredibly lifelike, adding depth and realism to the overall experience.”
- “The graphics options can only be adjusted in 'presets'; there are no custom options.”
- “There is barely anything to do, and your walking around an area with trees that look like they belong in an N64 game, even with my graphics set to the highest it can be.”
- “Jokes aside, the game is very short on content and poorly optimized for the graphical fidelity it offers.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is described as pleasant and well-suited to the island setting, enhancing the experience of spending time with the character Natsumi. Overall, it is considered good and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is pleasant and fits well with the island setting, enhancing the experience of hanging out with Natsumi.”
- “The game features good music that adds to the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that grinding can disrupt game pacing, as accidental farming of experience points may result in rapid level-ups, potentially diminishing the sense of progression.
- “The pacing can be affected by accidentally farming experience points and not leveling up for a while, leading to quick level-ups.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making the game less enjoyable over time.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, especially considering its graphical fidelity, and is criticized for being short on content.
- “The game is very short on content and poorly optimized for the graphical fidelity it offers.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game, even on high-end hardware.”
- “The optimization feels rushed, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”