Game Overview & Detailed Information
Natsuiro Clover is a dating simulation game that shares similar core mechanics with the highly acclaimed "Summer Memories", yet showcases unique charm in its detailed execution and character development. Set in a tranquil summer town, players take on the role of a young man living with the Shinonome family, spending an unforgettable summer with three sisters—Kasumi, Ayano, and Shizuku—each with distinct personalities, along with their strict guardian Shizuko.
| Category | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Region-locked, Dating Sim, Summer Memories-like | Classic gameplay blending daily life simulation and character romance |
| Playtime | Approximately 9.9 hours | Moderate length, perfect for single or segmented playthroughs |
| Difficulty | Easy | No skill required, focus on story and character interactions |
| CG Count | Total 57 (37+20) | 10 for each heroine, 7 for Shizuko, plus group CGs |
| Voice Acting | Full Japanese voiceover | Professional voice cast brings characters to life |
| Patch Info | Hong Kong region complete edition | Contains full content, no additional patches needed |
Ultimate Walkthrough Guide
For players new to Natsuiro Clover, this comprehensive walkthrough guide is an essential tool for quick mastery and avoiding pitfalls. This guide covers early game, mid game, and personal strategies to help you successfully romance your favorite characters and unlock all story content.
🌟 Early Game: Getting Started & Basic Mechanics
📅 Day 1: Cooking & Cleaning
Master the core gameplay loop: cooking and cleaning
Cooking consumes stamina; different recipes have different effects
Maintain house cleanliness to avoid negative moods
Get to know the three heroines' personalities
🚪 Day 2: Unlock Exploration
Unlock exploration to visit other town areas
Buy new recipes, gifts, and items from the shop
Explore mountain paths and rivers to gather resources
Encounter random events that add variety
Day 3: Trigger key story event at night that reveals the Shinonome sisters' backstory
Day 4: Unlock shop purchases and mountain path map for more resources and interactions
⚡ Mid Game: Resource Management & Affection Building
😴 Nap
Restores 40% stamina (highest amount). Early game: only available when sisters are out in afternoon
🚿 Bath
Restores 30% stamina. Stable and always available
🍜 Stamina Food
Buy at shop, refreshes every Monday. Prioritize for max stamina increase
Character mood directly affects story progression and special events. Many key scenes require characters to be "Happy" or "Very Happy".
Boost mood: Give favorite gifts, choose preferred topics, cook favorite meals
Lower mood: Give disliked gifts, choose wrong topics, perform disliked actions
💡 Personal Strategy: Foundation First, Hearts Second
📋 Daily Task Planning
🍳 Cooking: Rotate recipes to avoid getting tired of meals
🧹 Cleaning: Maintain 100% cleanliness
💬 Rest/Interact: Schedule based on stamina
📊 Resource Priority
⚡ Stamina: Foundation for all actions
💰 Money: For essential purchases
❤️ Affection: Core of romance
Character Romance Guide: Winning Four Hearts
Shinonome Kasumi
Gentle and mature eldest sister, model, with unique insights on fashion and cooking
Shinonome Ayano
Independent and capable second sister, company manager, strong career focus
Shinonome Shizuku
Introverted and stubborn youngest sister, with unique hobbies in music and art
Shizuko
Strict guardian, company president, tough exterior but kind-hearted
Shinonome Kasumi is the eldest sister of the Shinonome family, a gentle, mature, and charming woman. Like a summer breeze, she brings warmth and comfort to everyone. As a model, she has unique insights on fashion and beauty, and is also skilled at cooking, making her the family's "chef".
💬 Conversation Strategy
✅ Recommended Topics
• Fashion trends
• Cooking techniques
• Beauty care
• Lifestyle
❌ Avoid Topics
• Romantic relationships
• Emotional issues
• Dating experiences
🎁 Best Gift: Fashion Magazine
Purchase fashion magazines from the shop to give her for massive affection boosts and show you understand her interests.
🍖 Favorite Meal: Roast Beef
Greatly boosts affection and unlocks Steam achievements. Alternative: Sushi set.
⚠️ Hated Foods: Crispy Fried Bugs, Creative Pizza
Never give these to her or you'll drastically lower affection.
🎯 Key Points
Quickly raise affection through correct topics and gifts
Access her personal room at max affection
Cleaning her room may trigger special "cleaning events"
Find student ID and other items to deepen bonds
Unlock your sweet ending together
Shinonome Ayano is the second sister, an independent, capable, and career-driven woman. As a company manager, she pours most of her energy into work, making her a true "career woman". The key to romancing Ayano lies in understanding her dedication to career and pursuit of independence.
💬 Conversation Strategy
✅ Recommended Topics
• Workplace experience
• Work stories
• Travel experiences
• Life planning
❌ Avoid Topics
• Fashion trends
• Hobbies
• Gossip
🎁 Best Gift: Travel Magazine
Reflects her desire for freedom and distant places, a shortcut to raising affection.
🍣 Favorite Meal: Sushi Set
Shows your thoughtfulness and satisfies her taste buds.
⚠️ Hated Foods: Crispy Fried Bugs, Home-style Stir-fry
Avoid these to maintain professionalism.
🎯 Special Requirements
Purchase her exclusive outfit at max affection
Gain free access to her room after special event
Deepen interactions in her room to understand her true feelings
Melt the ice queen's heart for an extraordinary love story
Shinonome Shizuku is the youngest sister, an introverted, stubborn, and artistic young girl. Not good with words, she possesses a rich inner world with unique hobbies in music and painting. The key to romancing Shizuku lies in giving her enough patience and respect.
💬 Conversation Strategy
✅ Recommended Topics
• Rock music
• Art & painting
• Pop culture
• Hobbies
❌ Avoid Topics
• Cooking
• Jokes
• Social activities
🎁 Best Gift: Rock Magazine
Shows her passion for music, the best choice for raising affection.
🍣 Favorite Meal: Sushi Set
Exquisite food makes her feel your care and attention.
⚠️ Hated Foods: Crispy Fried Bugs, Indian Curry
Strong flavors don't suit her. Avoid these choices.
🎯 Key Points
Requires long-term companionship and sincerity
Purchase exclusive outfit at max affection
Gain free access to her room
Discover more of her hidden side
Enter the introverted girl's heart and become her most important person
Shizuko is the guardian of the Shinonome sisters, a strict, capable woman with a kind heart. As company president, she's usually serious and demanding with the sisters. However, beneath her tough exterior lies a heart that longs to be understood and cared for.
❤️ Affection Levels & Map Unlocks
🏠 Special Home Interactions
At max affection, interact when you find Shizuko on the floor at specific times to trigger special scenes.
👗 Exclusive Outfit
Purchase exclusive outfit for 1000 points to trigger the 5th interaction scene and enjoy different styles.
🎯 Core Strategy
Show responsibility and reliability
Complete tasks she assigns
Provide support and comfort at key moments
Win her trust and affection
Become her most trusted partner and secretary
Complete Exploration Guide
Natsuiro Clover's exploration system offers rich resources and interesting random events. Each map has unique choices and quest tasks. Correct choices reward money, stamina, and Shizuko affection. Here's a detailed guide to the three main exploration areas.
Exploration Options & Effects
Quest Tasks
Exploration Options & Effects
Quest Tasks
Exploration Options & Effects
Quest Tasks
Story Analysis: Love & Growth of Four Women
Natsuiro Clover is more than a dating sim. Through four distinct female characters, it explores modern women's different choices and dilemmas in love, career, family, and self-awareness. Each character's route represents a life attitude and values, letting players experience life's richness.
Kasumi: Balancing Gentleness & Responsibility
As the eldest, Kasumi bears responsibility for caring for her sisters. Her route explores finding balance between family duty and personal happiness. She's both a gentle big sister and an ordinary woman longing for love.
Ayano: Career vs. Love Choices
Ayano as company manager shows modern career woman's independence and strength. Her story explores the relationship between career success and emotional fulfillment, and the softness behind the "strong woman".
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