Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven-Day Journey Reviews
A game that gives you the rare chance to kick back and do diddly squat.
Apart from mashing together two classic Japanese IPs, Shin chan: The Endless Seven-Day Journey mashes together some quite contradictory concepts and comes up with something special. You have the directionless, simple adventures of a child's curiosity on a rural holiday, but they're interrupted quite suddenly by a tightly directed (and completely absurd) plot. Wacky sitcom energy quickly becomes the drive and purpose in a game that could have been merely a wholesome meander-em-up. So there is the soothing magic of endless days running round fields and just seeing what catches the imagination, but also a heavy steer to play a story from end to end, packaging the never-ending summer into a punchy and dynamic 15-20 hours. Knowing now what Kureshin and Bokunatsu are, if you think you like the idea of mixing the two, this game is very easy to recommend.
Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven Day Journey might not be action packed, but it's incredibly endearing.
Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
Shin chan: My summer with the teacher fulfills its goal of making us feel like children through Shinnosuke's carefree eyes, with the sense of humor of the series, something that fans will love. But its very slow pace and very limited gameplay (it seems like a graphic adventure that almost does not evolve) will not be to everyone's taste.
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Despite the charm that Shin chan and co. bring to this endless summer vacation, with its bizarre story and fun cast, it's not enough to carry it across its 10+ hour playtime. The gameplay falls flat in its monotony and doesn't quite capture the charm of embracing everyday life like other games have done before it.
Now, we need more than ever more relaxing games like this one.
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The most defining aspect of his game is the signature Boku no Natsuyasumi atmosphere. The Shin-chan elements take a back seat to support the lazy summer vacation ambiance, so don’t expect any elephant dances or jokes about Misae’s butt. If anything, the Shin-chan connection holds this back from being all it can be, so it ends up pleasing nobody.
Shin-Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven-Day Journey may be a mouthful to say but the game is a charming little title that is one of the most relaxing times a player can seek. While it won't appeal to everyone with its slow meandering gameplay, those who want to feel like a child on a holiday will find a memorable experience. A great, child and family friendly, experience.
With a minimalistic approach, taking you back to your childhood, Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- is a unique title in our current market, bringing players an unusual and sweet combination.
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It's not perfect though, and I think your mileage is going to vary on some of its slower aspects. Still, I can't believe this was released worldwide in the first place. What a time to be alive.
Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation was the first Shin chan adventure game that I just had to try out after loving the successor. And the game doesn’t disappoint. The story is an interesting one, the visuals and narrator make for an immersive adventure although the flow of the game is broken up by constantly switching screens and a static camera. The game is kid-friendly but also works for adults who don’t expect big storylines and thrilling experiences. Go with the flow and be entertained by little cheeky boy Shinnosuke. Another lovely Summer Vacation game!
Shin-chan: My Summer with the Professor - The Neverending Week is a very casual and fun game, particularly if you are a fan of this universe and its characters. It has a few glitches and breaks in pace, but it maintains the acid humor that Shinnosuke and the rest of the characters have gotten us used to.
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Shin Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven-Day Journey manages to use a simple premise and execute it well to create a relaxing adventure that can be enjoyed by players small and big.
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It is paradoxical, because Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey-, could be offered as a game for younger people, due to its accessibility, simplicity and childlike charm in its beautiful visual proposal and innocent exploration and summer wandering. But it will be the adults who will launch into this bucolic and relaxed game, where dinosaurs roam freely through the streets of a small and charming town. Life simulator, or whatever you want to label it, we dedicate ourselves to hunting insects, fishing, helping people, making money, or enjoying its history and those of the people around it, it makes us feel part of the series or one of its the films of the character that has captivated so many of us. Although the way to do it has been through a game that will not always be suitable for everyone.
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Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- is an easy recommendation to any fan of Shin Chan, but also to those who love slice of life comfort games. You don’t need to be familiar with the franchise to enjoy what’s on offer, but those who are will absolutely adore this outlandish adventure featuring the beloved and crude kindergartener. If you’re ready to spend your summer vacation catching bugs, fighting dinosaurs, and taking in the beautiful sights this quaint Kyushu village has to offer, Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- is just a train ride away!
Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- is a refreshing adventure seen through the eyes of a 5-year-old with an incredibly active imagination. Be it normal interactions with family or friends or some of the wackier story elements further in, there is enough to keep any player satisfied. If you’re looking to escape on a whimsical trip, Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- is a fantastic choice.