What it is
Summer Pockets is a visual novel by Key, set on the secluded island of Torishirojima. Its story follows Takahara Hairi as he travels there and rediscovers the pleasures of summer vacation. The listed staff includes original story by Jun Maeda, direction by Kai and scenario writing by Yuu Niijima, Kai and Hasama. The character and SD illustrations are credited to Na-Ga, Tsubasu Izumi, Yuunon Nagayama, Humuyun and Engiyoshi. Music credits include Shinji Orito, Jun Maeda, Donmaru, Tomohiro Takeshita and Ryo Mizutsuki. The main theme, “Alka Tale,” is sung by Konomi Suzuki, with lyrics by Kai and composition by Shinji Orito. Steam lists the game as single-player, with achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its listed platform is Windows. The Steam release date is February 5, 2020, while the listed year is 2018.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player visual novel
- Story follows a trip to Torishirojima
- Steam Achievements and Trading Cards are listed
- Steam Cloud is included
- Only Windows is listed as a platform
- Single-player only
Who it suits
Suited to players looking for a single-player visual novel focused on a summer-vacation story on a secluded island. Windows is the listed platform.
Summer Pockets centers on Hairi’s arrival on Torishirojima and his experience of summer vacation there. Its Steam listing includes achievements, trading cards and cloud support.
