If you ever dreamed of enjoying a summer vacation during a disaster, introducing the 'Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories'—where the only thing getting roasted is not a chestnut on an open fire, but an entire city in earthquake mode! This game turns your nightmares and your vacation plans into a delightful blend of panic and odorous desperation. Let’s dive deep into the summer sun while dodging collapsing buildings and panicking NPCs.
Your objective, dear player, is simple yet dramatically engaging: escape the crushed remnants of Hisui City while navigating through chaotic environments, snatching random items, and avoiding becoming a pancake under debris. The game introduces a plethora of characters, more than 60 in fact, which means there's no shortage of potential stress points as you try to avoid becoming emotionally attached or worse—giving them aid. The highlight of gameplay is a cleanliness meter because nothing says survival quite like ensuring you remain squeaky clean while dodging death. Forget about bathroom breaks as the game allows you to use the toilet to boost your cleanliness. Yes, your chances of survival could hinge on whether or not you've refreshed your character's hygiene level. Because in a dire situation, a clean character is a happy character... supposedly. Along with the main quest of navigating away from demise, customization is entirely yours with over 100 clothing options. I mean, if you're going to be running for your life, you might as well look good doing it.
The graphics are a mix between 'modern horror film' and 'budget-friendly indie project.' The awkward character designs blend with landscapes that scream both beauty and impending doom. Each crumbling building has so much debris that it’s a wonder the game isn’t called ‘Disaster Report: Seasonal Cleanup.’ The Unreal Engine 4 has done its best, but let’s just say it feels like your art teacher’s last-minute project for grading. Still, the game holds a charm, reminiscent of those hobbies that require a hefty dose of creativity while lacking a budget.
Overall, 'Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories' offers a riveting yet bizarre experience that blends survival with some comedic mishaps. It's a game that doesn't just invite you to escape a disaster— it gives you a front-row seat to crazed crowds, absurd quests, and the existential dread of cleanliness in desperation. For a mix of panic-driven decisions spiked with some DIY lessons on surviving disasters, you could find your summer just a bit more memorable. With a solid score of 5.5 out of 10, I’d say it’s worth experiencing, if only for the bizarre novelty. So pack your swimsuits, grab that toilet roll, and get ready to run—summer has never been so chaotically memorable!