Underplayed Gems

Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer (2022)

Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer cover
Developer
Elf, Shiravune
Publisher
Shiravune
Genres
Adventure, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 1,846 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A breezy, nostalgic summer fling with a touch of comedy and old-school romance.

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What players say

Players say the remake kept the retro art but also kept notoriously clunky systems like map-hunting without hints and unlocking routes by completing other characters. The male protagonist is widely disliked as a lecherous loser, and h-scenes are disappointingly sparse for a 15-route game. Veterans warn newcomers away, while those asking for sequels suggest a nostalgic audience at best.

Screenshots

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