Summer Memory of Bell (2018)

Developer: 忆夏之铃制作组
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 205 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, bittersweet visual novel about lost memories and budding romance, with a warm but sad atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and heartfelt short story, but consistently criticize the English translation for errors and awkward phrasing. Voice acting is split: the main character's is good while supporting characters sound amateurish. At about 2-3 hours, it is a brief, warm tale with a cat girl, created by a university club.

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