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- Oracle and Bone
- Oracle and Bone
- Oracle and Bone
- Oracle and Bone
A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986
Released On: Apr 23, 2020
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
8.4
All Platforms
Playing through A Summer’s End felt like seeing an eagerly-anticipated movie, and while the story took twists I hadn’t quite expected, I came away with a warm heart and a whole lotta joy. The game has the same appeal as a favorite comfort movie. While some might say that visual novels don’t really have the same replay value as a roguelike or hack-and-slash, I know I’ll be coming back to A Summer’s End time and time again.
A Summer’s End: Hong Kong 1986 is a must-read visual novel that connects with readers in several ways. This visual novel is pure art and shows a level of creativity that’s missing in other higher budget games available. There’s a clear focus on the emotions that the writers wanted to convey and they did it beautifully. The character illustrations are brilliant and the pacing is amazing, even though the conclusion does feel a bit rushed. Still, I’d keep an eye on anything coming from this developer in the future.
The dialogue needs some work, but it’s still a valuable addition to the visual novel genre. Not only because of its awesome setting, but because it’s exciting to see a project proudly and loudly waving its LGBTQ+ story. With two different endings, A Summer’s End is worth two playthroughs – even just to admire the fantastic artwork, music and creative concepts a second time around.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 User Ratings
8.4
60% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 User Ratings
8.4
60% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
40% Mixed
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2 Ratings
0% Negative
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Summary A Summer's End is a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women. Lush and vibrant visuals, the game features over 400 unique hand-drawn artwork inspired by Asian cinema and 1980s anime.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Apr 23, 2020
Developer:
- Oracle and Bone
Publisher: Oracle and Bone
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