One Day, One Life
Sumire is a 2021 Adventure Game developed by GameTomo. The setting is a picturesque Japanese village, and the plot features one special day in the life of a girl named Sumire. Sumire is dealing with the loss of her grandmother and her parents’ separation when a mystical flower appears and guides her through a series of tasks that allow her to fulfill her deepest wishes and find purpose in her life.
This video game provides examples of:
- Adventure Game: Although Sumire focuses on the narrative and emotional components, it does contain a few puzzles and sub-games.
- Art Game: The backgrounds and characters are rendered in a lush, painterly style.
- Childhood Friends: Sumire and Chie were good friends in early childhood, but they have grown apart, and Chie now treats Sumire coldly because of Chie's higher social status.
- Creepy Crows: The Crow Queen and her minions try to prevent Sumire from accomplishing her tasks.
- Fairy Companion: The flower spirit guides Sumire, advising her what to do throughout the day.
- Karma Meter: The player is presented with a variety of moral choices throughout the game which can affect the outcome.
