夏末白夜 (2025)

Developer: 晚夏社
Publisher: late summer studio, WindField Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 494 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven visual novel blending mystery and romance with a surreal, emotional atmosphere.

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What players say

Players strongly praise the childhood friend character, Xi Chang, and find the time loop premise emotionally effective, especially the true ending that demands immediate action. Some note the game is short, roughly 5 hours, and find the secondary male character underwritten. Opinions split on story impact, with a few feeling the plot lacks depth despite the emotional beats.

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