Bientôt l'été

Tale of Tales

Rank: #2 / 6
Released: 2013
Studio: Tale of Tales
Genre: simulation video game, casual game

At a glance

Bientôt l'été is a simulation game from Tale of Tales, released in 2013 for Windows and macOS. It frames two players as lovers separated across deep space, meeting through intergalactic networks in a surreal virtual setting. They walk along a simulated ocean shore, accompanied by wind, music, and electric seagulls, and can encounter ordinary or strange objects along the way. When they come together, a chess game provides a way for them to speak through given words. The experience shifts between locations including a café, villa, casino, and ruined colonial mansion, while the shore remains a recurring place to return to. Steam lists both single-player and multiplayer features, along with Family Sharing. Tale of Tales is both developer and publisher. The store description supplied for the game ends mid-sentence, so this overview stays with its complete details rather than filling in what follows.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in an atmospheric, surreal simulation about distance and connection, with beach walks and chess-based conversation. The listed multiplayer feature may suit players who want to experience its two-player premise.

What is good

Simulated ocean shoreline setting
Chess used for conversation
Single-player and multiplayer listed
Available for Windows and macOS

What to know first

Store description ends mid-sentence
Mac listed alongside macOS

Verdict

Bientôt l'été combines reflective shoreline walks, surreal encounters, and a chess-based way for its characters to communicate. Its premise and atmosphere are more central than conventional competitive play.