Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 Review - Part 5

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The opportunities for replay in Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 are many. My first play-through got me most of the way along the bug catching activity of the game. However, I did not progress very far at all with bottle cap collecting or bug sumo, and I completely overlooked the opportunities to help out in Megumi's glass shop. There are 5 different endings and while they are not worth an entire play-through in and of themselves, they make a fun goal for a play-through that includes other aspects of the game. Rest assured, unless you played through with a guide the first time there are plenty of things you missed.

The story is not memorable in itself so much as the experience is memorable. The characters become endearing as you progress through the game. There is a certain focus on the emotional issues surrounding the characters. Right from the start there is a cute scene where Midori is shy about sleeping next to you on the tatami floor. In addition to scenes like this there are also ones that effect characters lives dramatically like the elderly woman considering leaving her home and moving in with her son and his wife. Rest assured there will be tearful goodbyes when the summer is over.

I can't say that I've played a game like Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 ever in my life. It probably most closely resembles some of the adventure games I played as a child. It's so very different from the games that currently line the shelves in the US, especially for the PS3, that I can't not recommend it if you any interest in the game at all. It's beautiful, stylish, warm, happy, nostalgic, childish and mature at the same time. You may wonder if and how a game like this could be popular in Japan. All I can say is that it has a "the Best" version available which are only released for popular games. The "best" version is a great version to get since it is more affordable. Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 is only available for the PS3.

If you're wondering about Boku no Natsuyasumi 1 and 2 you may be interested in the articles over at Crunk Games. If you'd like to purchase the game please follow my links to Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 the Best at play-asia.com. Note: I get a referral bonus if you purchase after clicking through my link so please click my link when you decide to give the game a try! If you're wondering about how to play Japanese PS3 games on your PS3 please visit my article: Can the American PS3 Play Japanese PS3 Games? Or you may go back to my Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 Review for PS3.