Summer in Mara

Critic reviews

• Root Nation

  Denis Koshelev · Oct 29, 2021

  8.2

  Summer in Mara is not an exceptional game worthy of a cult following, but it also deserves much more than it got. Fantastic music, artwork and atmosphere make it the summer game for me. Tired of Animal Crossing but looking for good vibes? Look no further.

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• RPGFan

  Greg Delmage · Sep 20, 2020

  8.0

  Despite being an imperfect experience, there’s much to love about Summer in Mara. Each aspect of the game gives you something to do and a lot of control over how you want to approach it. While it can be easy to get sucked into the game’s progression through the quest system, you can still go at a slower pace should you desire. And this is definitely the recommended way to approach the game.

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• GameSpace.com

  Damien Gula · Jul 22, 2020

  6.5

  Summer in Mara reminds me of a mash-up between The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and My Time In Portia. It has a charming mixture of bright colors and whimsical music that encapsulates the world you are immersed within, in all of its child-like wonder.

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• Darkstation

  Chit Ko · Jul 09, 2020

  6.0

  Summer in Mara is as charming as it is frustrating. The game has a lot of potential but it feels rushed and unpolished. Hopefully, future updates will fix many of its issues. It has an instantly likable visual and a well-crafted world but the overall experience is blemished by awkward game design choices.
• Critical Hit

  Brad Lang · Jul 06, 2020

  6.0

  Summer in Mara makes a great first impression with its pleasant visuals and laid-back music but ultimately fails to remain engaging for long due to repetitive quests, a hollow world and plenty of tedious mechanics

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• Hey Poor Player

  Jonathan Trussler · Jun 28, 2020

  7.0

  Summer in Mara is a nice chillout game you can take totally at your own pace, even if the lack of challenge and excitement will surely frustrate many players. It’s very much an ideal game for children or those who want to take a break from the stresses, fears and pressures of modern life, which right now is very much understandable! Though I certainly didn’t feel thrilled or captivated playing it, I do anticipate returning periodically returning to the sweet, summery world of Mara from time to time when the cold cruel world is grinding me down under its relentless wheel!

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