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Tomboy Adventure

95%Game Brain Score
emotional, humor
stability, story
95% User Score Based on 144 reviews

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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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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews
emotional8 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game is cute and heartwarming, providing a relaxing experience with charming interactions.
  • Natsumi, the tomboy character, is endearing and adds a lot of personality to the game.
  • It's a fun way to relive nostalgic feelings of teenage love and friendship, making it a great gift for those who appreciate tomboy culture.
  • The game is short and lacks substantial content, with many players feeling it doesn't justify the price.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with character interactions and controls, which can hinder the experience.
  • The gameplay can feel unpolished and simplistic, with limited mechanics and a lack of depth in the story.
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including glitches with character interactions and menu navigation, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, many recommend caution due to its unpolished nature and short gameplay.

    • “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.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be deeply emotional, often describing it as sweet, wholesome, and heartwarming. The nostalgic elements and charming interactions, particularly with the character Natsumi, evoke strong feelings, leading some to tears and a desire to revisit the game. Overall, it successfully combines humor and warmth, creating a cozy experience that resonates with players.

    • “A little jank, but very sweet and wholesome.”
    • “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, 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.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as light and fast-paced, with players feeling that it lacks depth and can be hindered by gameplay mechanics, such as dialogue options becoming unavailable until certain actions are completed. While the characters, particularly Natsumi, are endearing, technical issues like pathing problems can disrupt story progression, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the narrative may not stand out, but it is intertwined with the gameplay, which can be both charming and problematic.

    • “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.”
    • “My only gripe is the story went by way too fast.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by playful teasing and lighthearted interactions, creating a nostalgic and entertaining atmosphere. Players find the comedic elements both heartwarming and amusing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “So when I first saw this game on the Steam page, a feeling of devious yet giggly humor and nostalgia rushed through me as 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 hilarious in my head.”
    • “The interactions are heartwarming, funny, and entertaining.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is straightforward, primarily involving exploration and following a treasure map on an island, with a focus on the character Natsumi, which adds charm to the experience. However, it is noted that the game lacks depth in mechanics, and while the story may not be compelling, the overall gameplay remains enjoyable and endearing.

    • “The gameplay and Natsumi are the meat of the game.”
    • “The story might not stand out, but Natsumi and the gameplay are adorable and endearing.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 is poorly optimized and lacks content, detracting from the overall graphical experience.

    • “The environments are beautifully rendered, showcasing stunning details and vibrant colors that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
    • “The character models are incredibly lifelike, with smooth animations that bring them to life in a way that feels immersive and engaging.”
    • “The graphics options can only be adjusted in 'presets'; there are no custom options.”
    • “There is barely anything to do, and you're walking around an area with almost nothing, 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

    The music is generally praised for being pleasant and well-suited to the island setting, enhancing the experience of spending time with the character Natsumi. Overall, it 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 complements the overall atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive, often overshadowing the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, especially considering its limited content and the graphical fidelity it attempts to achieve.

    • “Jokes aside: the game is very short on content and poorly optimized for what graphical fidelity it offers.”
    • “The performance issues are frustrating, especially considering the high system requirements.”
    • “I expected better optimization; the game frequently stutters even on high-end hardware.”

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