Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories

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  • Summary: Through the game, players can experience the fear brought on by an earthquake, and can learn that wisdom, bravery and people's bonding through mutual assistance are necessary for survival. Can players escape from the disaster?
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 11 out of 25
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 1, 2020
    100
    For all its technical issues, Disaster Report 4 is a truly astounding bit of video game art and a true reflection on something that is important to understand about the Japanese culture and mindset. It is nothing like the disaster stories and games that come from western creatives, and the more melancholic, sympathetic, and people-focused themes of the game might confuse those that expect a disaster experience at first. Embrace it for what it is, however, and the game is so much better than any of that blockbuster trash. There is something very subtle, but very powerful at the core of Disaster Report 4, and, even as I've had the likes of Animal Crossing and Resident Evil 3 to play this past two weeks, I've found myself coming back to this one, and reflecting on it to a far greater degree. It's not necessarily fun, in a traditional sense, but it's culturally insightful and intelligent, and that makes it valuable.
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is a hard-fought project that captures your attention thanks to interesting characters, violent scenes, well-written situations during a global disaster and great gameplay. So in this case the graphics and bugs doesn't matters.
  3. Video Chums
    Mar 31, 2020
    66
    If you can look past the aesthetics of Disaster Report 4, there's a bunch of fun to be had escaping the broken city and helping out the residents as you struggle to survive and hopefully make your way home.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 13, 2020
    50
    What players might expect out of Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories and what it actually is are two entirely different things. It markets itself as a serious yarn centered around a catastrophe where player choice matters, but it’s actually an intentional comedy that uses the drama of the situations to heighten the absurdity of it all. It’s weird, but in a fantastic and enthralling way. Players with patience and a great sense of humor will come away extremely pleased. Those that can’t abide a laundry list of technical imperfections would be well served staying away. Disaster Report 4 is heavily flawed with too many irritating parts to suffer past, but it still comes recommended for anyone that believes Weird Al’s “Dare to be Stupid” should be the national anthem.
  5. PlaySense
    May 11, 2020
    40
    True to its name, Disaster Report 4 is a disaster to behold. Mostly in the audio and visuals department, though its gameplay isn't interesting enough to keep you playing either.
  6. JeuxActu
    Apr 8, 2020
    40
    Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories could have been an interesting game about earthquakes if it didn't feel like it was made 15 years ago, as the visuals are appalling.
  7. ZTGD
    Mar 31, 2020
    30
    Disaster Report 4 should be avoided. If looked at as a survival game it fails even on the merits of past titles in the series. If looked at as a visual novel it fails on the fact it is not compelling, poorly written, and lacks any sort of gameplay hook to engage the player. I am unsure who this is for, but for people like myself who found entertainment in Disaster Report and Raw Danger this is nowhere near as good as either of those games. If I had to sum up this game in one word the best I could do is two words and a hyphen: half-baked.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. TripleBeam
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    what the hell is up with this game? it's a hot mess but I can't not play it. It's just soo unique and irem has been making game soo long andwhat the hell is up with this game? it's a hot mess but I can't not play it. It's just soo unique and irem has been making game soo long and they understand about games. I can't play for long stints, but just plod through casually. I would say its the best casual game ever. It's non-violent, children and grandparents can play. It's strangely also made for core (35-55) gamer market (but those that played PC adventure in the 90's). Fantastic work, worth the price. These guys have been making games since 1974 and it shows.… Expand
  2. Carvalho
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    thats a good game I really liked,need some adjustments the next could be better.hhhhhhhhhhh
  4. THUnder222
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    A beautiful, if a bit primitive (from a technical viewpoint) game with strong narration. Main focus of the story is perseverance, how peopleA beautiful, if a bit primitive (from a technical viewpoint) game with strong narration. Main focus of the story is perseverance, how people should resist and keep moving forward even during the times of natural disaster. Don't listen to "professional critics" who gave this game a low score. They were probably expecting a muscular, bald military veteran to lead survivors to safety and roll over explosions like a generic fps . They wouldn't know a good game if it bit them in the a##.

    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  5. Valtiel86
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    A clunky but fascinating game. Tonally the game is bit of a mess, with some very heavy moments mixed with goofy humor. But the big emotionalA clunky but fascinating game. Tonally the game is bit of a mess, with some very heavy moments mixed with goofy humor. But the big emotional scenes generally pay off, and the game is at its best when it tugs at the heartstrings. The gameplay is pretty basic, although some of the light puzzle solving can be enjoyable. All in all it's worth playing if you are up for something slower paced. There's really nothing else like it.… Expand
  6. Puma_Jam25
    Sep 20, 2022
    6
    Anteriormente había jugado a Disaster Report y Raw Danger para PS2, y me habían parecido juegos interesantes ya que me gusta el géneroAnteriormente había jugado a Disaster Report y Raw Danger para PS2, y me habían parecido juegos interesantes ya que me gusta el género survivor. Hace unos meses atrás me di cuenta que habían sacado la cuarta parte de este juego, pero al ver su precio no me entusiasmé a comprarlo, hasta que fue incluido en el catálogo de PS Extra, por lo que lo descargué.
    El juego mantiene sus características de los anteriores, los coleccionables (ropa, mochilas, compases) y una parte de la historia un poco graciosa.
    Con respecto a la jugabilidad no es muy buena, los movimientos son demasiado toscos y la cámara no acompaña mucho para ser un juego en vista de 3ra persona.
    Con respecto a la historia, no es su fuerte debido a que trataron de darle un giro a la historia que creo que no tiene sentido alguno, independiente de que final elijas.
    Si bien trataron de darle opciones de respuesta a los diálogos que tienes con los personajes, si le respondes de buena o mala forma no afecta en nada, ya que seguirá la historia su curso, siendo esto como una buena opción, pero para que hacerlo si no hay cambio alguno.
    El juego va progresando por escenarios, algunos son muy grandes para abarcar tan poco, pero igualmente tal vez es entendible debido a que andas por una ciudad.
    Si jugaste a los anteriores y te gustaron, puedes darle una oportunidad, al igual que si te gustan los juegos de survivor y eres paciente para explorar y leer diálogos. Por otro lado, si no te gustan los juegos lentos, no te lo recomiendo.
    En resumen, podrían haber aprovechado mas esta franquicia, la idea es buena, pero la jugabilidad no es buena, hubiesen hecho algo mas grande, mas personajes con la cual realizar por ejemplo misiones secundarias, que las decisiones tomadas afecten y una serie de situaciones que podrían haber aprovechado mas. Tiene un dlc, pero no gastaré 8 dólares por ello.    … Expand
  7. Lestatman
    May 3, 2020
    6
    Overall I had a fun time playing it but controls were not that great and some of the scenerios just seemed out of place whereas someOverall I had a fun time playing it but controls were not that great and some of the scenerios just seemed out of place whereas some situations were hard hitting. Enjoyed getting to know the characters throughout the game and was slightly dissapointed with the Epilogue and how it panned out but since it's my first Disaster Report game overall I had a good experience.… Expand
  8. Horjus
    Aug 26, 2022
    2
    Disaster report 4: Summer Memories is a bit of a disaster itself. It's good for the first little while when you talk about all the goofyDisaster report 4: Summer Memories is a bit of a disaster itself. It's good for the first little while when you talk about all the goofy choices the game gives you in conversation, but without any real direction or meaningful plot, it feels a lot more like an earthquake simulator than a real game. I'd like to personally apologize to anybody who payed full price for this game, but I snagged the PS Plus Extra for Stray and this game came with it. I got about an hour of enjoyment out of it, and from what I'm seeing there isn't much past that.… Expand

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