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Sumire is a beautiful love letter to Japanese games and culture punctuated with some unexpected dark moments.

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Sumire is a beautiful love letter to Japanese games and culture punctuated with some unexpected dark moments.

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Chirag Pattni (Nintendo Enthusiast)

Sumire is a beautifully told and emotionally resonant story about a young girl struggling to find reasons to be hopeful. A well-paced narrative full of character-driven growth delves deep into themes such as loss and growth, while its watercolor art style and acoustic soundtrack paint a beautiful picture of rural Japanese scenery.

June 2, 2021 |

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Sumire is a short, yet charming and bittersweet story of a perfect day and a magical adventure.

June 7, 2021 |

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Tanushri Shah (TechRaptor)

8/10

Kim Snaith (GameSpew)

If you enjoy narrative driven adventures, make sure Sumire is on your radar. Packing in a powerful message in its two-hour run time, it’s the type of game that will inspire you and make you think about your own life in meaningful ways. It may be short, but this beautiful game will stick with you long after the credits have rolled.

May 27, 2021 |

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Chirag Pattni (Nintendo Enthusiast)

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Tanushri Shah (TechRaptor)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Sumire is a short, yet charming and bittersweet story of a perfect day and a magical adventure.

Kim Snaith (GameSpew)

8/10 - (Read Review)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
COGconnected	Stephanie Sung	85 / 100	06-07-2021	Even though some parts may be arguably scary for children, important lessons are to be learned and beautiful artwork to be appreciated. With good replayability but no fast-forwarding enabled, you may not immediately feel the urge to start a new game. Still, someday if you feel like picking up a heartwarming tale and giving Sumire the worst day of her life, the game will be there, ready for your poor choices.	Read review
Cubed3	Nayu	9 / 10	06-20-2021	The first glimpse of Sumire's soft hues on the title screen indicate the strength of the emotional connection felt from Sumire's story. The messages arising from her adventure are powerful and will resonate with anyone who has suffered grief in any form, as well as help prepare people for how unique death is in its effects. The myriad choices that need making, plus the decent amount of challenges, encourage using the One More Day option once the game ends to this charming must-play title on Nintendo Switch.	Read review
DarkZero	Dominic Sheard	8 / 10	07-01-2021	Sumire is a beautiful game, but it is not for everyone.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	5 / 5 stars	06-01-2021	I haven't been so deeply affected by a game as I have Sumire in a very, very long time. This is an artful experience with a valuable core message; don't take anything for granted. Sumire has a literal day to achieve what she needs to. Metaphorically we all only have one "day" on this planet, and we shouldn't waste it. You may be driven to tears playing Sumire, but that's not a message you'll soon forget. Not with the powerful way this game presents it.	Read review
Gamer Escape	Laura Borrayo	8 / 10	05-28-2021	It does have some minor flaws, among them its limited world and the nature of how some of the darker themes were handled, but for the low price-point and engaging experience, I wouldn’t let those things keep you from giving it a try. I am certainly glad I did, and look forward to future titles from GameTomo.	Read review
GameSpew	Kim Snaith	8 / 10	05-27-2021	If you enjoy narrative driven adventures, make sure Sumire is on your radar. Packing in a powerful message in its two-hour run time, it’s the type of game that will inspire you and make you think about your own life in meaningful ways. It may be short, but this beautiful game will stick with you long after the credits have rolled.	Read review
God is a Geek	Lyle Carr	8 / 10	05-30-2021	Sumire is an emotionally charged adventure, with some unexpected dark moments to keep you on your toes.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Cory Clark	4.5 / 5 stars	05-27-2021	Sumire’s themes are deep and challenging. While the gameplay itself is casual, the story and content are anything but. If you need a game that will tug at your heartstrings and that doesn’t shy away from making you consider difficult subjects, give this surprising little gem a chance.	Read review
KeenGamer	Kenzie Du	9 / 10	05-30-2021	What makes up the "perfect day"? For young Sumire and her magical friend Flower, the desire to meet a lost loved one spins into a journey of redemption and hope. Join them in a colorful narrative adventure across town, ticking items off a special bucket list along the way.	Read review
Nintendo Enthusiast	Chirag Pattni	8.5 / 10	06-02-2021	Sumire is a beautifully told and emotionally resonant story about a young girl struggling to find reasons to be hopeful. A well-paced narrative full of character-driven growth delves deep into themes such as loss and growth, while its watercolor art style and acoustic soundtrack paint a beautiful picture of rural Japanese scenery. A charming world and simple but fun puzzles add variety and are almost enough to forget about issues like frame rate dips. Ultimately, Sumire makes the most of its brief runtime, and it's a day trip I won't soon forget.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Joe Devader	9.5 / 10	06-06-2021	Even then I found myself sitting on the title screen after the credits rolled, listening to the music for a good twenty minutes before I finally turned off my Switch, spending that entire time processing the story I had just experienced. When a game can do that to me, I know that it's an experience I want to recommend. If you enjoy emotional stories with admittedly shallow gameplay, you absolutely should be giving Sumire a try.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Jerad Gribben	8 / 10	06-01-2021	Sumire is built on more narrative than adventure. Replayability comes with multiply play-throughs that add more insight to the situation and alter the conclusion. Through its childish design, Sumire covers exceptionally complicated topics that are both enchanting and thought-provoking. While the slow pacing and overall gameplay loop might hinder progression for some, I believe this to be a gem of a game.	Read review
Rice Digital	Pete Davison	Recommended	06-01-2021	Sumire is a delightful, heartfelt, honest and genuinely emotional narrative experience. At about three hours long, it’s a game best enjoyed in a single sitting — though it’s also worth noting that the game is very replayable to see how different choices along the way play out, and indeed how the whole thing concludes if Sumire finishes her day having favoured a particular type of karma. Is being a “good person” always the answer? Is Sumire herself justified in doing bad things after how she’s suffered? And what’s with all the crows?	Read review
Screen Rant	Cody Gravelle	4 / 5 stars	06-29-2021	Sumire is the type of game that anyone who loves story-telling and visually stunning environments will be drawn in by. It doesn't reinvent any of its inspirations	Read review
TechRaptor	Tanushri Shah	9 / 10	06-07-2021	Sumire is a short, yet charming and bittersweet story of a perfect day and a magical adventure	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Alan Wen	8 / 10	05-28-2021	A beautiful love letter to Japanese games and culture with a simple but heartfelt narrative from start to finish that's both comforting and life-affirming.	Read review

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One Day, One Life. Sumire is an indie narrative adventure game about choices made, and dreams lost and found. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight.

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