Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid

Sep 10, 2024

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid offers distilled Summer Break happiness in video game form, with its vast open world, boundless activities, and magnetic rural charm. I’ve played a lot of video games in my life, but I don’t know that I’ve ever quite played one like this. I can say one thing for sure, though—I’m already looking forward to my next summer adventure. Available on: Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), PC; Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Co.

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Aug 7, 2024

It’s impossible to experience everything that Natsu-Mon has to offer in a single play-through – much like how it’s impossible to get everything done that you want to over a summer. They’re always over too quickly. But then the very best way to play is to put Natsu-Mon down for quite some time afterward and let that one run through the game be your memory of it. This is something to be experienced, not played, and as far as emergent narratives are concerned, this is the best example of that I’ve seen in many, many years.

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Aug 20, 2024

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Aug 5, 2024

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is a delightful summer exploration game that harkens back to childhood days gone by in a refreshing way. There are tons to do and see, making it easy to recommend to anyone who’s looking to close out the summer with a relaxing title.

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Aug 5, 2024

Natsu-Mon! 20th Century Summer Kid is excellent despite its terrible frame rate. The West is very likely never going to get an official release of Boku’s games, but the truth is that Satoru has the better summer break. Natsu-Mon! 20th Century Summer Kid was reviewed on a Nintendo Switch using a code provided by Spike Chunsoft.

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Aug 14, 2024

Those who are looking for a ton of gameplay hours for their buck might find Natsu-Mon a little lighter than they’re after. It’s really the only caution I have to offer here. Otherwise, this is an excellent example of the kind of game it’s trying to be. If you want to transport back to a childhood you never had, there’s no better way to do it this summer. It really grabs on to you and carries you along at its pace, despite the whole game being structured around you doing things at your own speed. I really love this game, and I hope we keep seeing more of these in the future. SwitchArcade Score: 4.5/5 Cat Quest III ($19.99) Did you love Cat Quest and its sequel? Then you’re going to have a great time with Cat Quest III.

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Aug 5, 2024

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Aug 19, 2024

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid provides a gaming adventure as cozy as its name. Its stakes may be low, but it packs in plenty to accomplish and will have players feeling nostalgic for a time they may have never even experienced.

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Sep 10, 2024

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is like living through your childhood summers: filled with adventures, friends, chores, and great memories to look back on. Though the controls could be finicky, the overall experience was a level of wholesome all its own!

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Aug 23, 2024

Natsu-mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is a heartwarming and magical ode to the long-lost summers of our childhood. It captures the essence of carefree exploration, the simple joys of rural life, and the power of making memories in a place that feels both timeless and alive. Whether you’re solving mysteries with friends, enjoying a quiet moment by the sea, or orchestrating a dazzling circus performance, Natsu-mon transports you to a world where the wonders of the Japanese countryside are yours to discover. Developer – TOYBOX Inc., Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd. Publisher – Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Platforms – Nintendo Switch, PC (Reviewed) Review copy given by Publisher Natsu-mon: 20th Century Summer Kid transports players to a nostalgic summer in rural Japan, where the warmth of the season and the charm of simpler times come alive.

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