Is there any interest in a German translation? We're happy to be able to add this amazing title to our portfolio and spread the game to the German domestic audience.
If you're interested in further inquiries, send us a DM on discord or an email to business@mimir-translations.org
I discovered this on steam recently and just wanted to say how much I loved it, extremely sweet and romantic and just exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it, I can't wait to see more of your work in the future.
Hello! Thank you very much for your support and for taking your time to comment and share. We're happy to hear that the game and story was what you were looking for. We appreciate your encouragement. We'll do our best in our next work. Thank you!
One of my favorite games of all time. Hands down. I purchased this game on here and on Steam. If I love a game enough, I'm totally willing to purchase it more than once.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this game. I have completed it 100% and still think about it daily. I finished it at least 2 months ago.
The art, soundtrack, story, and characters drew me in! I could not fall asleep until 5AM on a work night! It was worth it!
I literally can't wait for more.
Thank you Oracle & Bone for such a wonderful ride. <3
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind and gracious support. We really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback. It means a lot to our team to know you enjoyed the game experience and found it memorable in your thoughts. We hope you continue to look forward to our next project!
i just finished the game and i'm honestly speechless rn. everything about it is so perfect. the art style, story, and music.... oh god i loved every bit of it.
I loved this game so much! It's so rare for me to find a romance story that feels relatable and "real". Thank you for making this. I'll be sure to check out your next project whatever it turns out to be!
It also made me want to watch Honk Kong cinema. Are the movie titles mentioned in the story real movies? And do English subtitles exist for them?
Thank you very much Pauline for sharing your perspective and feedback. We appreciate your sincere words and we're touched to know that you found the story genuine and resonating with your personal experiences. Hong Kong cinema is a major influence on us so we're also glad to hear of your interest in the films referenced in the game. As Afengard mentioned, Steam user ♫Chibi-Alien compiled a list of movies we referenced. As far as we're aware, many of them are not available with English subtitles, but 女人心 (Women) (1985) for example is available in Apple TV Movies and Google Play Youtube Movies with English subtitles. We wish you all the best in your journey of exploration!
I am deeply touched by this game, i enjoyed every minute of it, the writing, the graphics, the characters, it makes you feel and think that the characters may be out there living their own lives, i can't wait to see what you cook up next time, thank you so much for this work of art and love.
Hello Afengard. We really appreciate your kind message and words of feedback. We're glad to hear you liked the game and found the characters endearing. Your support means a lot to us and we're grateful for your interest in our next story and project. Thank you so much!
Hi!! I've heard of this game from a friend of mine and I can't wait to be able to play it!! I was wondering if you'd be interested in localizing it to French? If that's something you're considering, I'm looking to expand my translation portfolio so I'd be more than happy to work on translating your game. Let me know if you'd be interested!
Hello. We appreciate your introduction and interest in our game. We have plans to include additional translations for A Summer’s End. However, we do not have definitive timelines. We are a small team and at this moment we’re focusing our efforts on our next project. Please consider sending us your portfolio via our website contact: https://www.asummersend.com/contacts
I wanted to preface this by saying that I found this VN gem on a site. I also have ALWAYS been of the mindset that you should support any artist that you enjoy. Which is why I have come here and purchased the game.
This VN is one of the best one's I've had the pleasure of reading through. The artwork, the story, choice of music, and seeing the story from both characters viewpoint was done gorgeously. I honestly did not want it to end.
While going through the story, I kept getting this feeling and wondering, if this was all coming from personal experience. It was as if the dev was writing from their own diary. It is very touching, heartfelt, and beautiful, even though it hits you in the feels.
There were even a few times where I got annoyed with the MC with her wishy washy decisions, then it all came together. For someone who is straight, such as myself, this really made me think about the difficulty and shame that someone coming out must deal with. And that is saying something for someone who was a teenager during the 80's. *yes, dated myself*
Devs, I don' t know if you read these, but if you do, THANK YOU for a great story and much success in your future endeavors.
Hello there! Thank you very much for your support and for taking your time to share your thoughts. We take your feedback to heart and we appreciate it very much. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed the game experience and that you found the story heartfelt. The story and setting of A Summer's End is something near and dear to our hearts so it means a lot to us to know it resonated with you. Thank you for your cheer and encouragement. We'll do our best in our next project! We wish you all the best!
I've been thinking about this game for months. The art and the music is sooo so good. It's a simple story, but the representation it provides felt important, as a queer Asian femme myself <3. I have found it very relatable and inspiring in reminding me to be brave and to care about myself. I recently had an experience that put me in Michelle's shoes, but I thought about her journey and I chose courage and such beautiful things happened after that! Thank you so much for making this game!!!
Hello! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the game and found the story and characters resonating with your experiences. We're so happy to hear that wonderful things have happened in your personal journey and we're honoured that we could be a part of it. We wish you all the best and we hope many more beautiful and joyous moments to come for you. We appreciate your sincere sharing and support. Thank you very much!
As an asian lesbian, having this kind of representation of cultural nuances around family and queer identity meant everything to me. This is a beautiful game, with vibrant artwork, a catchy soundtrack and compelling historical setting. I loved this game, and I'm looking forward to seeing future projects!
Thank you very much for playing and sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the game and appreciate your kind message. The story and message we wished to present in this game is something very dear to us. It means a lot to hear that the experiences represented in the game was something meaningful to you. Thank you for your support!
This game made me cry. I am in a place and time where I am away from family and those who matter to me. The main character is also like me shy and rarely people get to see the inner layer as I am sensitive to the abuse in the world. Truly a game I shall re examine when I am in a place and relationship that I can look to replicate such loving values with sincereity. One of the most all time moving games that had me balling my eyes out (lot of trauma and stress). Honestly I cannot forget this game and it has imprinter just how lonely my life is. I like the game but its also really sad haha
Hello. We really appreciate you taking the time to write out your thoughts. We're touched hearing that you found the story resonating with your personal experiences. We hope you can be in a better place soon. We wish you all the best. Thank you again for playing our game and sharing with us.
This game is deeply beautiful and thought provoking. Not only lesbian lovers can learn from this game but all lovers at different stages of life should understand there is no specific route or pre-made model for love and for life, just be yourself, be happy, and support each other to the end of earth
Thank you very much for your feedback. We're glad you found the game a compelling and relatable experience. It means a lot to hear from you. We really appreciate your sharing and kind message!
Hello. We appreciate your inquiry. With the newer versions of MacOs, we recommend you to run the game using the itch.io application. Please see the bottom part of this post for a guide regarding MacOs installation instructions.
Nothing short of amazing. I haven't really read/watched much of Hong Kong related media and since playing I feel I need to do so now. Both Michelle and Sam are adorable as well. Thank you for releasing an amazing vn~ <3
Hello Froey. Thank you very much for playing our game! We're glad we could spark an interest for you and that you enjoyed the setting and characters in the game. We truly appreciate your support and feedback.
I love this so much! the characters, music, art, backgrounds, and the way the story was explored in Hong Kong in 1986 showed how much effort was put into it. I will cherish this game, it's one of the best VNs or rather any type of media in general I've encountered, it's been a long time since I felt so attached (and so fast too!) to a story and its characters who felt real, I enjoyed reading and getting to know them with all the details about their lives and gestures.
I can't wait to unlock all the cutscenes in the gallery (trying to figure out how to unlock the only 2 left), I'm choosing different dialogues to see how interactions pan out and I enjoy seeing the differences.
Looking forward to more of your work Oracle & Bone! :)
Hello. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our game and story to be a cherished experience. It means a lot to hear that you found the characters to be endearing to you. We hope you enjoy the rest of the game. We really appreciate your words of encouragement and support. We'll continue to do our best in future works. Thank you!
This game means so much to me - in terms of representation and being seen, not to mention it was just fun to play. Iunno how to say this, but I'm totally amazed how realistic you guys were able to make the scenarios. I've had such similar experiences: I'm half-Hakka descent, used to ride around a scooter w my gf on the back, did the whole star-gazing thing, etc. The only difference I guess, is that my "Michelle" chose the alternate ending where she left me, and I haven't been able to find anyone else since haha. Anyway, your artwork and dialogue and sound design is top notch. Will defo support your next work. Please keep it up!
Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your feedback and your personal experiences. We're touched to know how the game related to your family background and life experiences. Even though your path separated, we're sure both of you carry on a beautiful memory. Thank you again for sharing your story. We appreciate your encouragement and support.
This game has touched my heart in a deeper level, as a lesbian woman, i'm so happy and thankful for seeing a game like this. The writing, the art, the music, the characters, everything is so perfect and well made, thank you so much for making it. I hope you make more games like this <3 i'll buy all of them!!
Hello. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It means a lot to us that this game has a personal connection to you. We're glad you enjoyed the story and game experience. Thank you very much your support and encouragement!
Oh my... I regret waiting and buying it on a discount, but hope it is better to buy here on itch then on Steam (better revenue share), and ask my partner to buy awesome soundtrack too.
So many outfits.. so many stunning landscapes and backgrounds. So many things hits home even if I am not from Hong Kong of 80ties, but I am glad it was not too much heavy for me (like... uh.. The Chinese Botanist's Daughters movie) and.. gives me strength.
Great to get to know about some real people and places of Hong Kong, and.. food not just been food. I hope to see another insane work of yours.
Hello from BC! Thank you very much for your support. We appreciate to know that you found the game a positive experience and its story relatable to you. We'll continue to do our best and we're grateful for your company.
The romance between Michelle and Sam felt absolutely real.
While the struggle on their way to a relationship felt sad at times, the ending was very satisfying and hopeful. A description of the ending I read somewhere that I found very fitting read as follows: "Hope in the face of an uncertain future".
Or to say it in other words: This game made me very happy.
The music and graphics, both in style and quality, also really helped to immerse me in this game.
Hong Kong in the 1980s with its music and cinema scene were a fantastic setting for this game. The word setting feels a bit like the wrong word here because of the (historical) realities reflected in the game (the handover, the current situation of Hong Kong, the cultural background of the characters, etc.). This context and the execution of said context in the game elevates Hong Kong to be far more then a normal setting.
I will remember the story of Michelle and Sam (and Hong Kong) for a long time.
I'm very excited about the next game from Oracle & Bone. And it doesn't have to be a sequel to A Summer's End. Yes, I'm definitely interested in the future of Michelle and Sam. But I've learned so much in this game that I'd also like to play a game set in a different place and/or time with different characters.
And now I'll listen to some Cantopop again (ok, ok mainly Anita Mui). Thanks for the Spotify playlists by the way.
Hi Pommes. Thank you for sharing your reflection about the game. We appreciate your understanding about the story's setting and unique historical circumstances. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed the game experience. Thank you very much for your support and for giving this game a chance. We hope you look forward to our next work!
Im so shocked by the quality of this game-- it was amazing in every aspect. The writing was witty and moving, and so refreshingly natural. I really could imagine real people saying these things, and there were even awkward silences too, which just screamed slice-of-life.
The soundtrack is truly stunning and fits the vibe PERFECTLY. Honestly, I'll probably buy the soundtrack too cuz it's just SO GOOD. I especially loved "Smooth Funk" by Jared Stevenson, which I know is not included in the soundtrack, but I'm so thankful to HK1986 for introducing me to not only this, but other songs too that were mentioned in the story! I had the Deanie Ip song on replay the entire day yesterday LOL. Those 2 songs especially made me wanna fall in love so badlyyyy. The "Smooth Funk" one always makes me feel like I'm chilling in Sam's apartment when I hear that rad bassline. If anyone hasn't yet, check out the Spotify playlists for this game! I think I found Sam's Mixtapes (A and B sides, which is sooo cute and so classic cassette) on O&B's tumblr. UWUUU <3
The art, the colour palette, the entire aesthetic is BREATHTAKING and so, so pleasing.. I kept replaying so I could unlock everything in the gallery, and I also kept taking screenshots of everything lol. SO PRETTY. Also wow. I just wish I lived in the 80s, the outfits and style is just the best.
I also learned so much about Hong Kong during this time period, and I really appreciate the amount of effort y'all put into making this a respectful snapshot of the era, while acknowledging the struggles that are still going on. And thank you for making a game in the first place about asian WLW. I felt so, so, so represented and it hit me all the harder for being able to relate so well T.T
Ugh I can't stop saying good things. This is forever on my favourite game list. I've already recommended it to some friends. Thank you so much for creating this masterpiece, and I can't wait to see more from Oracle & Bone! Y'all are amazing and talented and <3
P.S. come on, I cant be the only one who felt anxiety every time Sam and Michelle were out and MICHELLE JUST WOULDN'T CALL HER MOM T.T Pleaseee Michelleeeee just let your mom know youre not coming home, I was getting so much secondhand stress eeeek
Hahaha omg you were not alone! I stressed out all the time and said to Michelle "Please call your mom!!" And when she finally was like "oops I should call my mom!" I could finally breathe lol
Thank you! I have enjoyed this story so much. I appreciate the effort that went into creating the backdrop of 80s Hong Kong, and I could certainly see a semblance to movies from Wong Kar Wai and others, especially with the vivid colors and art style. It worked for me anyway. I was lucky enough to spend some time in Hong Kong with friends before, and I could almost smell, taste, and hear the place come to life throughout the game. The adult content was just right for me, as you have described in your blog - it doesn't feel voyeuristic but flows naturally with the story. Like a sprinkle of spices on an already exquisite dish. Again, a wonderful game that I can totally recommend!
I am also impressed this is done in Renpy. It must have been a pain to tweak, for this game looks anything but your standard Renpy fare!
The only thing I was missing was choices. I know this is primarily a Visual Novel and not a choose-your-own-story-game. Still, while there needn't be an awful lot of choices, at least at some key story moments I would actually have liked to have more of a say in how they'd turn out. There are a few choices, but not enough for any replay value (for me). I found it surprising given the effort that clearly went into everything else: story, visuals, UI, soundtrack. It should have been ease to create some variations in dialogue.
BUY THIS!!! This is easily the best visual novel I've ever read, and one of the best games in general that I've ever experienced. -It needs to be made into a movie. The art and visual style is vibrant and gorgeous, the music -outstanding (the credits theme slaps so hard). The setting, dialogue and story felt so real and impactful, you can tell how personally invested the developers were. The setting of Hong Kong in the 80s is so incredibly interesting, and the effort taken to make it feel authentic is unreal.
If there's any merchandise or any other way of supporting the dev, I absolutely will. This is seriously impressive Bone and Oracle, you've made something really special that millions can enjoy. Can't wait for more.
P.S. I just got to the end and I am completely blown away with how amazing the experience was. I'm honestly scared to experience the other endings, Sam and Michelle together forever!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your support and your kind words of encouragement. It already means a lot to us to hear from you. We're glad you enjoyed the story and visuals. We're really happy to hear that the game was a good experience for you.
This game was absolutely beautiful in every way, and I'm so glad I bought it. The characters are amazing, and everything was handled wonderfully. I definitely cried at a point (but it was good crying). Thank you guys so much for making such a fantastic game!
Hello! Thank you so much for playing the game. We're glad you enjoyed the story and found it emotionally engaging. Your words means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and we'll continue to do our best in future projects. Thank you again for your support!
As someone who adores vaporwave aesthetics, synthwave music, story-rich visual novels, AND wlw narratives (particularly ones that help add some cultural diversity to their respective mediums), this feels like it was made for me. Lovely story, characters, music, message, and ART. Oh man, the art... it's like I was completely transported into their world.
Thank you so much for this. I hope to see more from you/your team in the future!
Hello! Thank you so much for playing our game. We're glad we could create something that fits right into your interests and your understanding and care means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback. We'll keep doing our best! We wish you the best too.
This looks great, unfortunately encountered a bug. On a fresh download from here on itchio, put the patch in and booted the game and got this error:
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
After initialization, but before game start. Exception: DirectSoundCreate: Mixing buffer was lost
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback: File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\bootstrap.py", line 316, in bootstrap renpy.main.main() File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\main.py", line 561, in main renpy.display.core.Interface() File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\display\core.py", line 1659, in __init__ renpy.audio.audio.init() File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\audio\audio.py", line 860, in init renpysound.init(renpy.config.sound_sample_rate, 2, bufsize, False, renpy.config.equal_mono) File "renpysound.pyx", line 383, in renpy.audio.renpysound.init File "renpysound.pyx", line 98, in renpy.audio.renpysound.check_error Exception: DirectSoundCreate: Mixing buffer was lost
Windows-7-6.1.7601-SP1 Ren'Py 7.3.4.596 A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986 1.0 Wed Jun 24 23:21:39 2020
We're sorry such an error occurred when you launched the game. It may be an error associated with your audio input.
The most common solution seems to be restarting and then running the game as "admin." Another way around it might be to disconnect a headset if you're using one and run using speakers instead.
We hope this helps! Let us know if this works for you!
My only disappointment came when the credits movie started to roll and it was over... but that song... I could loop that song for hours. As I write this after having played through a third time to get the 'ultimate' scene after the finding the second ending, I'm just sitting here listening to the menu song over and over. Excellent audio design.
In this day and age of political and cultural pandering it was so refreshing to see a naturally building story, characters with actual depth and growth and poignant discussions that weren't preachy/out of place but felt like something these two would actually be interested in. I cannot stress enough how enaging this story was, and I am probably not the target demographic. ;-)
The artwork detail was immaculate. The settings were so fleshed out and believable. I may have felt a need for more expressive reactions from characters sometimes is was hard to read the emotion but often the subtlety was spot on. Even your adult content was classily portrayed and the writing took it where it needed to go.
I think that most of the critics of this project are going to be those who were approaching it as just another eroge VN title, which is unfortunate.
I've seen mention of the possibility of a Vol. 2 in the future and I have high hopes. I am really struggling to find a fault with this game... the visual style, the writing, the music... this VN was one of the most immersive things I've experienced in a while.
Thank you for the journey. I can't wait to see where you go next.
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing with us your thoughts. We're glad you gave our game a chance! We're happy we could share this journey with you. Your feedback is meaningful and helpful to us. We'll continue to do our best with our future projects and stories. We sincerely appreciate your support and care! Thank you so much again.
When I first try out the game, the design of the game GUI gives me the feeling of 80s-90s time as it takes the old television design. It is a great match with a story that took place in 1986 and brings people back to that time like you are watching a drama unfold.
The quality of the artworks and the details are really great that you don't really see this kind of details in VN. I can see the amount of effort put into each of the works itself and also was shocked to know that it is only created by one artist (from the rolling credits). I thought that some of the pictures were photos instead of artworks when I was just glancing through it.
Each characters have their own styles and you can see their own characteristics which defines themselves and breath life to them as you play through the game. It is as if they were real person who have this issue during that era and also worrying their own future as well.
The musics are great!! I like Sam's choices of the songs she listen to. They are some great songs during that time.
Although the story ends a little too quick, it is nevertheless a great game to play through and I sense some hidden messages within this game and also noticed a number of people able to catch this by reading through their comments.
Overall, this game itself was a mixture of beautiful artworks, interesting GUI to fit the age and great story. I greatly recommending this game!! Try it and I am sure you will never regret it.
P.S. If you have a past that were like the main character, you can definitely feel a lot from it. Every single moments will let you reminiscing about the past that you had with the special person that stayed in your heart no matter how long it went by. P.S.S. I noticed that Sam (grown up) looks alot like Cecila (young). I wonder if it is because that Sam (young) looked up to Cecila (young) that Sam followed Cecila style when she grown into an adult. P.S.S.S. I certainly does not think that the adult patch is R18 for me as it is way too mild but nevertheless they are nicely done and the subtle feelings are great too!
Hi! I would just like to share my thoughts in playing the game. First of all, I really love the way the characters portray their feelings towards each other and seeing different endings made it clear to me that reality is sometimes tricky, but no matter what choices or paths we take, there will always be memories that would remind us of the journey and how it brought us together, with a happy or bittersweet ending.
Secondly, I really love the vibes and the artistry of the game. I feel like I lived in the year 1986 even though I was born a decade and some years later.
Lastly, I am really thankful I found this game. It was worth it playing it from midnight until sunrise. I am also thankful to the creators for this wonderful game. I somehow don't like playing VN that involves Yuri or lesbian but, Holy Mother Mary I changed my mind the moment I saw how sincere they were towards each other and one thing I really, really love about Michelle is how she fought for her happiness.
It may be too long to read but this is the only way I can express my appreciation and gratitude. So once again THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about our game. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the story and we appreciate you dedicating your time towards it. Thank you for giving our game a chance. We're happy to hear you found it worthwhile and engaging. It's encouraging for us to hear your feedback and your thoughts and feelings towards it. We'll keep doing our best! Please take care as well. We hope you have a good rest after it!
Quick note on the patch. In itch every download will get it's on folder.
My download order was: Manual, game, patch
Thus the manual for me is: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end While the game is in: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 2 and thepatch was then downloaded in: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 3
For the patch to work, copy the patchfile in the folder the game is in, but unlike Steam, not in the same folder as the executable (HK1986.exe), but rather in the subfolder "game"
For me that would be: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 2\game
If you didnt start with downloading the manual its probably C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end\game
I started playing during lunch yesterday. Big mistake because I definitely wasn't paying as much attention to my work that afternoon as I should (or any really), or anything else untill I finished it.
The art is gorgeous, and the story is really captivating.
The weird thing is, this plays in 1986, so some dark corner in my brain is yelling at me to find out what happened with Michelle & Sam in the following 34 years. I'm really hoping on a follow up of some sort.
Hello! Thank you for giving our game a chance. We're happy to hear you liked the story and art!
We appreciate your feedback and your support. Thank you for taking your time to play and read through the story. We'll definitely follow-up on Michelle and Sam's story but we're sure if they're in this world, they're living happy and fulfilled lives together.
Thank you very much again! Please take care. We hope you have a great day!
Thank you so much! She's happy to hear of your interest. We are working on a new work so we hope you look forward to it! Thank you again! Please take care.
I've played through this twice now and I will be playing through it a few more times going forward.
This story is poignant and solemn and beautiful. It sets a stage in a unique setting that isn't often explored and you can tell it was crafted with love for both the setting and the time.
Sam Wong is immediately iconic, showing off the brand of exhuberance and fun-loving adventure the 80s are so often remembered for, while the protagonist, Michelle Cheung, portrays the clashing undercurrent of conformity expected out society's women in the day. The clashing together of their lifestyle creates a beautiful lightshow that will end on a note dictate by the player's choice at crucial moments.
The art is fantastic, the music is stellar, and the reverence and homage paid to its inspirations and origins is palpable. This is a steal at the price, and well worth it for a flavor of lesbian romance that is all-to-difficult to find in the visual novel space.
Please, please play this game and immerse yourself in its story!
Thank you for taking your time to play our game! We really appreciate your support and care for the story. Your attention on the details and cultures are very meaningful to us.
Your feedback is very important and encouraging for us. Your summary is a wonderful description of the story. We're really glad to hear it was an experience enjoyable for you.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your very much support. We'll continue to do our best! We are cheering you too!
When I first discovered this game the beautiful art and style drew me in. I watched the trailer and it made me feel nostalgia for a time and place I've never experienced - I watched it again and again. I didn't buy the game then and there as I had never played a VN before or anything remotely in the same vein.
But I was infatuated and returned to watch the trailer daily for maybe a week before finally buying it. I'm so glad I did.
I was unsure how immersed I would get in the story with it lacking detail and description of a book but I loved the atmospheres created by the brilliant art and excellent soundtrack and obviously I became invested in Sam and Michelles development and relationship - all the other characters are great too! There's quite a few parts and aspects of the story and characters that really resonated with me. I also read your blogs and enjoyed the insight into making the game.
I've tried to keep this short as there's so much I could go on about, giving praise or talking about all the ways it has inspired me. It's kinda formal and a bit of a ramble but idk I wanted to share.
I love the game and am looking forward to the OST release and whatever you two make in the future
We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your thoughts. Thank you so much for taking a chance with this game. We're glad to hear it was an experience that resonated with you. It means a lot to us to hear that the characters and story was something you enjoyed. We're encouraged by your words and we'll keep working hard!
Yes! We plan on releasing an OST soon. We hope you look forward to it!
Thank you again for taking your time to read through the story. We really appreciate your care and support.
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Is there any interest in a German translation? We're happy to be able to add this amazing title to our portfolio and spread the game to the German domestic audience.
If you're interested in further inquiries, send us a DM on discord or an email to business@mimir-translations.org
Really wonderful! This game is a real inspiration.
do i smell GLG? HMMM?
oh dang oracle & bone respond to like every comment... 😳
Hello! We hope you like our game! Thank you very much.
I discovered this on steam recently and just wanted to say how much I loved it, extremely sweet and romantic and just exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it, I can't wait to see more of your work in the future.
Hello! Thank you very much for your support and for taking your time to comment and share. We're happy to hear that the game and story was what you were looking for. We appreciate your encouragement. We'll do our best in our next work. Thank you!
One of my favorite games of all time. Hands down. I purchased this game on here and on Steam. If I love a game enough, I'm totally willing to purchase it more than once.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this game. I have completed it 100% and still think about it daily. I finished it at least 2 months ago.
The art, soundtrack, story, and characters drew me in! I could not fall asleep until 5AM on a work night! It was worth it!
I literally can't wait for more.
Thank you Oracle & Bone for such a wonderful ride. <3
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind and gracious support. We really appreciate you taking your time to share your feedback. It means a lot to our team to know you enjoyed the game experience and found it memorable in your thoughts. We hope you continue to look forward to our next project!
i just finished the game and i'm honestly speechless rn. everything about it is so perfect. the art style, story, and music.... oh god i loved every bit of it.
Hi there! Thank you for playing our game and sharing your thoughts. We're glad you found the game a good experience. We appreciate to hear from you.
I loved this game so much! It's so rare for me to find a romance story that feels relatable and "real". Thank you for making this. I'll be sure to check out your next project whatever it turns out to be!
It also made me want to watch Honk Kong cinema. Are the movie titles mentioned in the story real movies? And do English subtitles exist for them?
I don't know if they have subtitles, but here in this steam page there is a list of movies and music mentioned in the game https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2213828067
Thank you very much Pauline for sharing your perspective and feedback. We appreciate your sincere words and we're touched to know that you found the story genuine and resonating with your personal experiences. Hong Kong cinema is a major influence on us so we're also glad to hear of your interest in the films referenced in the game. As Afengard mentioned, Steam user ♫Chibi-Alien compiled a list of movies we referenced. As far as we're aware, many of them are not available with English subtitles, but 女人心 (Women) (1985) for example is available in Apple TV Movies and Google Play Youtube Movies with English subtitles. We wish you all the best in your journey of exploration!
I am deeply touched by this game, i enjoyed every minute of it, the writing, the graphics, the characters, it makes you feel and think that the characters may be out there living their own lives, i can't wait to see what you cook up next time, thank you so much for this work of art and love.
Hello Afengard. We really appreciate your kind message and words of feedback. We're glad to hear you liked the game and found the characters endearing. Your support means a lot to us and we're grateful for your interest in our next story and project. Thank you so much!
Hi!! I've heard of this game from a friend of mine and I can't wait to be able to play it!! I was wondering if you'd be interested in localizing it to French? If that's something you're considering, I'm looking to expand my translation portfolio so I'd be more than happy to work on translating your game. Let me know if you'd be interested!
Hello. We appreciate your introduction and interest in our game. We have plans to include additional translations for A Summer’s End. However, we do not have definitive timelines. We are a small team and at this moment we’re focusing our efforts on our next project. Please consider sending us your portfolio via our website contact: https://www.asummersend.com/contacts
I wanted to preface this by saying that I found this VN gem on a site. I also have ALWAYS been of the mindset that you should support any artist that you enjoy. Which is why I have come here and purchased the game.
This VN is one of the best one's I've had the pleasure of reading through. The artwork, the story, choice of music, and seeing the story from both characters viewpoint was done gorgeously. I honestly did not want it to end.
While going through the story, I kept getting this feeling and wondering, if this was all coming from personal experience. It was as if the dev was writing from their own diary. It is very touching, heartfelt, and beautiful, even though it hits you in the feels.
There were even a few times where I got annoyed with the MC with her wishy washy decisions, then it all came together. For someone who is straight, such as myself, this really made me think about the difficulty and shame that someone coming out must deal with. And that is saying something for someone who was a teenager during the 80's. *yes, dated myself*
Devs, I don' t know if you read these, but if you do, THANK YOU for a great story and much success in your future endeavors.
Hello there! Thank you very much for your support and for taking your time to share your thoughts. We take your feedback to heart and we appreciate it very much. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed the game experience and that you found the story heartfelt. The story and setting of A Summer's End is something near and dear to our hearts so it means a lot to us to know it resonated with you. Thank you for your cheer and encouragement. We'll do our best in our next project! We wish you all the best!
I've been thinking about this game for months. The art and the music is sooo so good. It's a simple story, but the representation it provides felt important, as a queer Asian femme myself <3. I have found it very relatable and inspiring in reminding me to be brave and to care about myself. I recently had an experience that put me in Michelle's shoes, but I thought about her journey and I chose courage and such beautiful things happened after that! Thank you so much for making this game!!!
Hello! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the game and found the story and characters resonating with your experiences. We're so happy to hear that wonderful things have happened in your personal journey and we're honoured that we could be a part of it. We wish you all the best and we hope many more beautiful and joyous moments to come for you. We appreciate your sincere sharing and support. Thank you very much!
As an asian lesbian, having this kind of representation of cultural nuances around family and queer identity meant everything to me. This is a beautiful game, with vibrant artwork, a catchy soundtrack and compelling historical setting. I loved this game, and I'm looking forward to seeing future projects!
Thank you very much for playing and sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the game and appreciate your kind message. The story and message we wished to present in this game is something very dear to us. It means a lot to hear that the experiences represented in the game was something meaningful to you. Thank you for your support!
This game made me cry. I am in a place and time where I am away from family and those who matter to me. The main character is also like me shy and rarely people get to see the inner layer as I am sensitive to the abuse in the world. Truly a game I shall re examine when I am in a place and relationship that I can look to replicate such loving values with sincereity. One of the most all time moving games that had me balling my eyes out (lot of trauma and stress). Honestly I cannot forget this game and it has imprinter just how lonely my life is. I like the game but its also really sad haha
Hello. We really appreciate you taking the time to write out your thoughts. We're touched hearing that you found the story resonating with your personal experiences. We hope you can be in a better place soon. We wish you all the best. Thank you again for playing our game and sharing with us.
This game is deeply beautiful and thought provoking. Not only lesbian lovers can learn from this game but all lovers at different stages of life should understand there is no specific route or pre-made model for love and for life, just be yourself, be happy, and support each other to the end of earth
Thank you very much for your feedback. We're glad you found the game a compelling and relatable experience. It means a lot to hear from you. We really appreciate your sharing and kind message!
I just finished the game in one sitting and it is amazingly well made! It’s not quiet what I was expecting or hoping for, but I enjoyed it immensely!
Great job in making this!
Thank you for playing our game. We're glad you enjoyed the experience!
Hi! I'm so sorry for the trouble, I'm getting issues launching this game on my Mac. Computer says the file is damaged and can't be opened. :(
Hello. We appreciate your inquiry. With the newer versions of MacOs, we recommend you to run the game using the itch.io application. Please see the bottom part of this post for a guide regarding MacOs installation instructions.
Thank you so much for the reply, i’ll try that!
Nothing short of amazing. I haven't really read/watched much of Hong Kong related media and since playing I feel I need to do so now. Both Michelle and Sam are adorable as well. Thank you for releasing an amazing vn~ <3
Hello Froey. Thank you very much for playing our game! We're glad we could spark an interest for you and that you enjoyed the setting and characters in the game. We truly appreciate your support and feedback.
I love this so much! the characters, music, art, backgrounds, and the way the story was explored in Hong Kong in 1986 showed how much effort was put into it. I will cherish this game, it's one of the best VNs or rather any type of media in general I've encountered, it's been a long time since I felt so attached (and so fast too!) to a story and its characters who felt real, I enjoyed reading and getting to know them with all the details about their lives and gestures.
I can't wait to unlock all the cutscenes in the gallery (trying to figure out how to unlock the only 2 left), I'm choosing different dialogues to see how interactions pan out and I enjoy seeing the differences.
Looking forward to more of your work Oracle & Bone! :)
Hello. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our game and story to be a cherished experience. It means a lot to hear that you found the characters to be endearing to you. We hope you enjoy the rest of the game. We really appreciate your words of encouragement and support. We'll continue to do our best in future works. Thank you!
Sfw? Just wanna know if i can play it in communal areas or not edit- oh lol just saw the nsfw patch
Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, adult orientated scenes can be disabled for a SFW play through.
Bought the game on Steam on release and it kicks ass. Great art, great tunes, great story. Please enjoy.
Thank you very much for your susport! We're glad to hear you had a good game experience. We appreciate hearing your feedback!
This game means so much to me - in terms of representation and being seen, not to mention it was just fun to play. Iunno how to say this, but I'm totally amazed how realistic you guys were able to make the scenarios. I've had such similar experiences: I'm half-Hakka descent, used to ride around a scooter w my gf on the back, did the whole star-gazing thing, etc. The only difference I guess, is that my "Michelle" chose the alternate ending where she left me, and I haven't been able to find anyone else since haha. Anyway, your artwork and dialogue and sound design is top notch. Will defo support your next work. Please keep it up!
Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your feedback and your personal experiences. We're touched to know how the game related to your family background and life experiences. Even though your path separated, we're sure both of you carry on a beautiful memory. Thank you again for sharing your story. We appreciate your encouragement and support.
This game has touched my heart in a deeper level, as a lesbian woman, i'm so happy and thankful for seeing a game like this. The writing, the art, the music, the characters, everything is so perfect and well made, thank you so much for making it. I hope you make more games like this <3 i'll buy all of them!!
Hello. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It means a lot to us that this game has a personal connection to you. We're glad you enjoyed the story and game experience. Thank you very much your support and encouragement!
Oh my... I regret waiting and buying it on a discount, but hope it is better to buy here on itch then on Steam (better revenue share), and ask my partner to buy awesome soundtrack too.
So many outfits.. so many stunning landscapes and backgrounds.
So many things hits home even if I am not from Hong Kong of 80ties, but I am glad it was not too much heavy for me (like... uh.. The Chinese Botanist's Daughters movie) and.. gives me strength.
Great to get to know about some real people and places of Hong Kong, and.. food not just been food.
I hope to see another insane work of yours.
Thank you Oracle & Bone, greetings from Ontario.~
Hello from BC! Thank you very much for your support. We appreciate to know that you found the game a positive experience and its story relatable to you. We'll continue to do our best and we're grateful for your company.
Thank you Oracle & Bone!
I absolutely loved this game.
The romance between Michelle and Sam felt absolutely real.
While the struggle on their way to a relationship felt sad at times, the ending was very satisfying and hopeful. A description of the ending I read somewhere that I found very fitting read as follows: "Hope in the face of an uncertain future".
Or to say it in other words: This game made me very happy.
The music and graphics, both in style and quality, also really helped to immerse me in this game.
Hong Kong in the 1980s with its music and cinema scene were a fantastic setting for this game.
The word setting feels a bit like the wrong word here because of the (historical) realities reflected in the game (the handover, the current situation of Hong Kong, the cultural background of the characters, etc.). This context and the execution of said context in the game elevates Hong Kong to be far more then a normal setting.
I will remember the story of Michelle and Sam (and Hong Kong) for a long time.
I'm very excited about the next game from Oracle & Bone. And it doesn't have to be a sequel to A Summer's End. Yes, I'm definitely interested in the future of Michelle and Sam.
But I've learned so much in this game that I'd also like to play a game set in a different place and/or time with different characters.
And now I'll listen to some Cantopop again (ok, ok mainly Anita Mui). Thanks for the Spotify playlists by the way.
P.S. Thanks also for creating a Linux version.
Hi Pommes. Thank you for sharing your reflection about the game. We appreciate your understanding about the story's setting and unique historical circumstances. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed the game experience. Thank you very much for your support and for giving this game a chance. We hope you look forward to our next work!
is this just yuri
AHHH!!! I'm shook
Im so shocked by the quality of this game-- it was amazing in every aspect. The writing was witty and moving, and so refreshingly natural. I really could imagine real people saying these things, and there were even awkward silences too, which just screamed slice-of-life.
The soundtrack is truly stunning and fits the vibe PERFECTLY. Honestly, I'll probably buy the soundtrack too cuz it's just SO GOOD. I especially loved "Smooth Funk" by Jared Stevenson, which I know is not included in the soundtrack, but I'm so thankful to HK1986 for introducing me to not only this, but other songs too that were mentioned in the story! I had the Deanie Ip song on replay the entire day yesterday LOL. Those 2 songs especially made me wanna fall in love so badlyyyy. The "Smooth Funk" one always makes me feel like I'm chilling in Sam's apartment when I hear that rad bassline. If anyone hasn't yet, check out the Spotify playlists for this game! I think I found Sam's Mixtapes (A and B sides, which is sooo cute and so classic cassette) on O&B's tumblr. UWUUU <3
The art, the colour palette, the entire aesthetic is BREATHTAKING and so, so pleasing.. I kept replaying so I could unlock everything in the gallery, and I also kept taking screenshots of everything lol. SO PRETTY. Also wow. I just wish I lived in the 80s, the outfits and style is just the best.
I also learned so much about Hong Kong during this time period, and I really appreciate the amount of effort y'all put into making this a respectful snapshot of the era, while acknowledging the struggles that are still going on. And thank you for making a game in the first place about asian WLW. I felt so, so, so represented and it hit me all the harder for being able to relate so well T.T
Ugh I can't stop saying good things. This is forever on my favourite game list. I've already recommended it to some friends. Thank you so much for creating this masterpiece, and I can't wait to see more from Oracle & Bone! Y'all are amazing and talented and <3
P.S. come on, I cant be the only one who felt anxiety every time Sam and Michelle were out and MICHELLE JUST WOULDN'T CALL HER MOM T.T Pleaseee Michelleeeee just let your mom know youre not coming home, I was getting so much secondhand stress eeeek
Hahaha omg you were not alone! I stressed out all the time and said to Michelle "Please call your mom!!" And when she finally was like "oops I should call my mom!" I could finally breathe lol
Thank you! I have enjoyed this story so much. I appreciate the effort that went into creating the backdrop of 80s Hong Kong, and I could certainly see a semblance to movies from Wong Kar Wai and others, especially with the vivid colors and art style. It worked for me anyway. I was lucky enough to spend some time in Hong Kong with friends before, and I could almost smell, taste, and hear the place come to life throughout the game. The adult content was just right for me, as you have described in your blog - it doesn't feel voyeuristic but flows naturally with the story. Like a sprinkle of spices on an already exquisite dish. Again, a wonderful game that I can totally recommend!
I am also impressed this is done in Renpy. It must have been a pain to tweak, for this game looks anything but your standard Renpy fare!
The only thing I was missing was choices. I know this is primarily a Visual Novel and not a choose-your-own-story-game. Still, while there needn't be an awful lot of choices, at least at some key story moments I would actually have liked to have more of a say in how they'd turn out. There are a few choices, but not enough for any replay value (for me). I found it surprising given the effort that clearly went into everything else: story, visuals, UI, soundtrack. It should have been ease to create some variations in dialogue.
BUY THIS!!! This is easily the best visual novel I've ever read, and one of the best games in general that I've ever experienced. -It needs to be made into a movie. The art and visual style is vibrant and gorgeous, the music -outstanding (the credits theme slaps so hard). The setting, dialogue and story felt so real and impactful, you can tell how personally invested the developers were. The setting of Hong Kong in the 80s is so incredibly interesting, and the effort taken to make it feel authentic is unreal.
If there's any merchandise or any other way of supporting the dev, I absolutely will. This is seriously impressive Bone and Oracle, you've made something really special that millions can enjoy. Can't wait for more.
P.S. I just got to the end and I am completely blown away with how amazing the experience was. I'm honestly scared to experience the other endings, Sam and Michelle together forever!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your support and your kind words of encouragement. It already means a lot to us to hear from you. We're glad you enjoyed the story and visuals. We're really happy to hear that the game was a good experience for you.
This game was absolutely beautiful in every way, and I'm so glad I bought it. The characters are amazing, and everything was handled wonderfully. I definitely cried at a point (but it was good crying). Thank you guys so much for making such a fantastic game!
Hello! Thank you so much for playing the game. We're glad you enjoyed the story and found it emotionally engaging. Your words means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and we'll continue to do our best in future projects. Thank you again for your support!
I NEED MORE!!! lol
As someone who adores vaporwave aesthetics, synthwave music, story-rich visual novels, AND wlw narratives (particularly ones that help add some cultural diversity to their respective mediums), this feels like it was made for me. Lovely story, characters, music, message, and ART. Oh man, the art... it's like I was completely transported into their world.
Thank you so much for this. I hope to see more from you/your team in the future!
Hello! Thank you so much for playing our game. We're glad we could create something that fits right into your interests and your understanding and care means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback. We'll keep doing our best! We wish you the best too.
This looks great, unfortunately encountered a bug. On a fresh download from here on itchio, put the patch in and booted the game and got this error:
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
After initialization, but before game start.
Exception: DirectSoundCreate: Mixing buffer was lost
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\bootstrap.py", line 316, in bootstrap
renpy.main.main()
File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\main.py", line 561, in main
renpy.display.core.Interface()
File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\display\core.py", line 1659, in __init__
renpy.audio.audio.init()
File "E:\Games\Video James\a-summers-end-universal\renpy\audio\audio.py", line 860, in init
renpysound.init(renpy.config.sound_sample_rate, 2, bufsize, False, renpy.config.equal_mono)
File "renpysound.pyx", line 383, in renpy.audio.renpysound.init
File "renpysound.pyx", line 98, in renpy.audio.renpysound.check_error
Exception: DirectSoundCreate: Mixing buffer was lost
Windows-7-6.1.7601-SP1
Ren'Py 7.3.4.596
A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986 1.0
Wed Jun 24 23:21:39 2020
Hello. Thank you very much for your interest.
We're sorry such an error occurred when you launched the game. It may be an error associated with your audio input.
The most common solution seems to be restarting and then running the game as "admin." Another way around it might be to disconnect a headset if you're using one and run using speakers instead.
We hope this helps! Let us know if this works for you!
Yes both running as administrator after unplugging my headphones worked. Plugging them back in also let me still use them. Thanks!
That’s great to hear! We hope you enjoy the game!
This might be the most beautiful story I had the honor of laying my eyes upon in a while. Super endeering the whole way through!
Thank you very much. We're glad you took the chance on our story and game. We appreciate your feedback and support!
My only disappointment came when the credits movie started to roll and it was over... but that song... I could loop that song for hours. As I write this after having played through a third time to get the 'ultimate' scene after the finding the second ending, I'm just sitting here listening to the menu song over and over. Excellent audio design.
In this day and age of political and cultural pandering it was so refreshing to see a naturally building story, characters with actual depth and growth and poignant discussions that weren't preachy/out of place but felt like something these two would actually be interested in. I cannot stress enough how enaging this story was, and I am probably not the target demographic. ;-)
The artwork detail was immaculate. The settings were so fleshed out and believable. I may have felt a need for more expressive reactions from characters sometimes is was hard to read the emotion but often the subtlety was spot on. Even your adult content was classily portrayed and the writing took it where it needed to go.
I think that most of the critics of this project are going to be those who were approaching it as just another eroge VN title, which is unfortunate.
I've seen mention of the possibility of a Vol. 2 in the future and I have high hopes. I am really struggling to find a fault with this game... the visual style, the writing, the music... this VN was one of the most immersive things I've experienced in a while.
Thank you for the journey. I can't wait to see where you go next.
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing with us your thoughts. We're glad you gave our game a chance! We're happy we could share this journey with you. Your feedback is meaningful and helpful to us. We'll continue to do our best with our future projects and stories. We sincerely appreciate your support and care! Thank you so much again.
When I first try out the game, the design of the game GUI gives me the feeling of 80s-90s time as it takes the old television design. It is a great match with a story that took place in 1986 and brings people back to that time like you are watching a drama unfold.
The quality of the artworks and the details are really great that you don't really see this kind of details in VN. I can see the amount of effort put into each of the works itself and also was shocked to know that it is only created by one artist (from the rolling credits). I thought that some of the pictures were photos instead of artworks when I was just glancing through it.
Each characters have their own styles and you can see their own characteristics which defines themselves and breath life to them as you play through the game. It is as if they were real person who have this issue during that era and also worrying their own future as well.
The musics are great!! I like Sam's choices of the songs she listen to. They are some great songs during that time.
Although the story ends a little too quick, it is nevertheless a great game to play through and I sense some hidden messages within this game and also noticed a number of people able to catch this by reading through their comments.
Overall, this game itself was a mixture of beautiful artworks, interesting GUI to fit the age and great story. I greatly recommending this game!! Try it and I am sure you will never regret it.
P.S. If you have a past that were like the main character, you can definitely feel a lot from it. Every single moments will let you reminiscing about the past that you had with the special person that stayed in your heart no matter how long it went by.
P.S.S. I noticed that Sam (grown up) looks alot like Cecila (young). I wonder if it is because that Sam (young) looked up to Cecila (young) that Sam followed Cecila style when she grown into an adult.
P.S.S.S. I certainly does not think that the adult patch is R18 for me as it is way too mild but nevertheless they are nicely done and the subtle feelings are great too!
Hi! I would just like to share my thoughts in playing the game. First of all, I really love the way the characters portray their feelings towards each other and seeing different endings made it clear to me that reality is sometimes tricky, but no matter what choices or paths we take, there will always be memories that would remind us of the journey and how it brought us together, with a happy or bittersweet ending.
Secondly, I really love the vibes and the artistry of the game. I feel like I lived in the year 1986 even though I was born a decade and some years later.
Lastly, I am really thankful I found this game. It was worth it playing it from midnight until sunrise. I am also thankful to the creators for this wonderful game. I somehow don't like playing VN that involves Yuri or lesbian but, Holy Mother Mary I changed my mind the moment I saw how sincere they were towards each other and one thing I really, really love about Michelle is how she fought for her happiness.
It may be too long to read but this is the only way I can express my appreciation and gratitude. So once again THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about our game. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the story and we appreciate you dedicating your time towards it. Thank you for giving our game a chance. We're happy to hear you found it worthwhile and engaging. It's encouraging for us to hear your feedback and your thoughts and feelings towards it. We'll keep doing our best! Please take care as well. We hope you have a good rest after it!
Quick note on the patch. In itch every download will get it's on folder.
My download order was: Manual, game, patch
Thus the manual for me is:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end
While the game is in:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 2
and thepatch was then downloaded in:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 3
For the patch to work, copy the patchfile in the folder the game is in, but unlike Steam, not in the same folder as the executable (HK1986.exe), but rather in the subfolder "game"
For me that would be:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end 2\game
If you didnt start with downloading the manual its probably
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\itch\apps\a-summers-end\game
This is the same folder that holds "archive.rpa"
Enjoy <3
I started playing during lunch yesterday. Big mistake because I definitely wasn't paying as much attention to my work that afternoon as I should (or any really), or anything else untill I finished it.
The art is gorgeous, and the story is really captivating.
The weird thing is, this plays in 1986, so some dark corner in my brain is yelling at me to find out what happened with Michelle & Sam in the following 34 years. I'm really hoping on a follow up of some sort.
rating: 11 out of 5 stars.
Hello! Thank you for giving our game a chance. We're happy to hear you liked the story and art!
We appreciate your feedback and your support. Thank you for taking your time to play and read through the story. We'll definitely follow-up on Michelle and Sam's story but we're sure if they're in this world, they're living happy and fulfilled lives together.
Thank you very much again! Please take care. We hope you have a great day!
p.s. has Charissa written anything else? I like her style, with the little details popping up, and love to read more in any format.
Thank you so much! She's happy to hear of your interest. We are working on a new work so we hope you look forward to it! Thank you again! Please take care.
I've played through this twice now and I will be playing through it a few more times going forward.
This story is poignant and solemn and beautiful. It sets a stage in a unique setting that isn't often explored and you can tell it was crafted with love for both the setting and the time.
Sam Wong is immediately iconic, showing off the brand of exhuberance and fun-loving adventure the 80s are so often remembered for, while the protagonist, Michelle Cheung, portrays the clashing undercurrent of conformity expected out society's women in the day. The clashing together of their lifestyle creates a beautiful lightshow that will end on a note dictate by the player's choice at crucial moments.
The art is fantastic, the music is stellar, and the reverence and homage paid to its inspirations and origins is palpable. This is a steal at the price, and well worth it for a flavor of lesbian romance that is all-to-difficult to find in the visual novel space.
Please, please play this game and immerse yourself in its story!
Thank you for taking your time to play our game! We really appreciate your support and care for the story. Your attention on the details and cultures are very meaningful to us.
Your feedback is very important and encouraging for us. Your summary is a wonderful description of the story. We're really glad to hear it was an experience enjoyable for you.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your very much support. We'll continue to do our best! We are cheering you too!
When I first discovered this game the beautiful art and style drew me in. I watched the trailer and it made me feel nostalgia for a time and place I've never experienced - I watched it again and again. I didn't buy the game then and there as I had never played a VN before or anything remotely in the same vein.
But I was infatuated and returned to watch the trailer daily for maybe a week before finally buying it. I'm so glad I did.
I was unsure how immersed I would get in the story with it lacking detail and description of a book but I loved the atmospheres created by the brilliant art and excellent soundtrack and obviously I became invested in Sam and Michelles development and relationship - all the other characters are great too! There's quite a few parts and aspects of the story and characters that really resonated with me. I also read your blogs and enjoyed the insight into making the game.
I've tried to keep this short as there's so much I could go on about, giving praise or talking about all the ways it has inspired me. It's kinda formal and a bit of a ramble but idk I wanted to share.
I love the game and am looking forward to the OST release and whatever you two make in the future
Hello!
We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your thoughts. Thank you so much for taking a chance with this game. We're glad to hear it was an experience that resonated with you. It means a lot to us to hear that the characters and story was something you enjoyed. We're encouraged by your words and we'll keep working hard!
Yes! We plan on releasing an OST soon. We hope you look forward to it!
Thank you again for taking your time to read through the story. We really appreciate your care and support.