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Scars of Summer

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

A slice of life RPG. Due to family circumstances, Keita finds himself living with his childhood friend Ryoka for the summer. Explore a contemporary Japanese setting, and enjoy spending time with Ryoka.

What works

  • Strong narrative with multiple branching endings
  • High replay value with diverse routes
  • Detailed hand-drawn art and expressive character designs
  • Unique diary and phone mechanics for story immersion
  • Emotional depth and psychological complexity

Things to keep in mind

  • Gameplay is repetitive and can feel tedious
  • Limited player agency to alter ntr outcomes once triggered
  • No intimate scenes involving the protagonist
  • Some players find art style and character designs off-putting
  • Requires external patch to unlock full adult content

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Scars of Summer: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 24/08/2026