Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Adventure

Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2001
GenreAdventure
DeveloperSTARFISH-SD
PublisherSTARFISH-SD
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by STARFISH-SD, Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 2001 as an adventure game.

It landed about 2 years into the Dreamcast's life. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2001 include Sonic Adventure 2, Shenmue II and Crazy Taxi 2. Among the 38 Dreamcast adventure games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu FAQ

When did Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu come out on the Dreamcast?

Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2001.

Who made Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu?

It was developed by STARFISH-SD.

Is Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu multiplayer?

No. Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu is a single-player game.

How long does Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu take to play?

As an adventure game, Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Himitsu: Yui ga Ita Natsu on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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