Underplayed Gems

Shanghai Summer (2024)

Shanghai Summer cover
Developer
FUTU Studio
Publisher
Astrolabe Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 451 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dreamy, contemplative visual novel where time feels out of sync and each day unfolds like a lucid memory, driven by character drama and quiet mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the reflective, melancholic story about regrets and relationships, often comparing it to visual novels like Steins,Gate or A Space For The Unbound. Some find it boring or confusing, and note the game is short at roughly 4-7 hours. Reviews are split on the ending: some find it warm, others disappointing.

Screenshots

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