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Season of 12 Colors

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

--The way it was, Just like it is now, On a bright, bright summer day. "That's a promise, right?" The girl in a white dress said. Sunny sky. A paper plane slid across it, riding on blue winds.

What works

  • Emotional and original story
  • Unique art style and music
  • Low price and good value
  • Multiple perspectives and endings
  • Soothing and relaxing atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Short gameplay length
  • Some awkward voice acting and translation
  • Limited interactivity
  • Confusing narrative pacing for some
  • Minor bugs and ui issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Kanon

  • AIR

  • Epiphyllum in Love

  • Kinkoi: Golden Time

  • Your Diary +

  • 风岬-The Everlasting lovestory at the Windcap

More expressive

Games that feels like Season of 12 Colors but with more self-expression and customization

  • Riddle Joker

  • Summer Pockets

  • GINKA

  • Monobeno-HAPPY END- Deluxe

  • Hana no No ni Saku Utakata no

  • 枕边少女 MOE Hypnotist - share dreams with you

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Season of 12 Colors: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Competence, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026