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natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

── In the summer of the world that has ended, the girl travels aimlessly. "natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer" is a text adventure game that depicts girls traveling in apocalypse. Through talking to the girls, we get to know them and approach the mysteries of the world ──

What works
  • Unique text input gameplay
  • Emotional and atmospheric story
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Free to play with substantial content
  • Relaxing and immersive experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Language barrier limits accessibility
  • Exploration can become repetitive
  • Small font and ui issues
  • Limited interactivity and branching
  • Some players find pacing slow or tedious

What to play next

Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Heroines of Swords & Spells

  • 沉睡的法则 Things as They Are

  • Starstruck Vagabond
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natsuno-kanata - beyond the summer: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status.

Why this game works

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