Lets Have A Perfect Day...

Let's hark back to my adolescence. I spent most of my days convincing friends to skip school and embark on adventures across the streets of New York City. We would spend these carefree days commenting on life and social norms, and discussing how we were the masters of our destiny. Sounds great, right? Nah, I'm just exaggerating—I may have skipped school once or twice, but I’m not Ferris Bueller. For most of us, our adolescence is an emotional cherry bomb. It's a time of growth, loss, and self-discovery, of trying to learn how to navigate an ever-changing world and find our place in it. As an adult, these are still lessons I'm learning. But that emotionally charged time between childhood and truly growing up is precisely what

Sumire ($5.99), an emotional narrative adventure game, was released as a premium iOS app by GameTomo in April. After the PC and Nintendo Switch versions, the iOS edition was released. You can read my evaluation of Sumire for iOS here and Shaun's review of Sumire for the Nintendo Switch here. In Sumire, a one-day journey through a beautiful Japanese village, you assume the character of Sumire, who is attempting to assist a spirit in seeing as much of the human world as possible in one day. It turns out to be a very emotional journey. Watch the video for the Sumire iOS and iPadOS release below:

MY OVERALL SCORE 9/10 One Day, One Life. Embark on a mysterious journey to help Sumire achieve her deepest wishes, before the day ends and the sky turns to twilight. - Follow Sumire on a series of quests both big and small, given by charming forest creatures, quirky townspeople, and her own heartfelt needs. - Take or refuse them, but as the day progresses, your path will change and you may never get the same chance again.