What Makes a Great Summer Game? - JK! Games!

What makes a game feel like summer?This week on JK! Games!, we're diving into one of our favorite seasonal gaming discussions yet. From beach vacations, boating, and water levels, we're exploring the games that instantly transport us to summer.Before that, all three of us have been playing Dave the Diver, and we discuss why it's become one of the most beloved indie games of the last few years.Plus, we talk Mario Sunshine, Tony Hawk, fishing in games, Kioku, the best water levels ever made, and whether water levels actually deserve their bad reputation.What game instantly makes you think of summer?Timecodes00:00:00 – Start00:02:35 – Housekeeping00:05:50 – Easy Mode: Dave the Diver00:29:30 – Expert Mode: What Makes a Great Summer Game?00:37:46 – Kioku00:44:54 – Fishing in Games00:46:45 – Mario Sunshine01:00:49 – Tony Hawk01:04:19 – Water Levels01:04:30 – Echo the Dolphin01:23:41 – OutroSupport the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes. Currently Dave the Diver!You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you’re Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky