A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986

About This Game

A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 is a visual novel game. Follow the story of Michelle and Sam, and how their chance meeting evolves into a deeper relationship. Set in vibrant Hong Kong in the year 1986, it is an original story about love, family, and culture.

A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 is about seeking identity and meaning in a rapidly changing world where conflicting worldviews and cultures collide. Inspired by Hong Kong cinema, 80s anime, city pop, and contemporary Asian literature, A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 is an homage to the past and a visual delight for fans of retro art and fashion.

• A compelling romance story set in Hong Kong, 1986
• Interactive character dialogue and two unique endings
• Point-based system to unlock bonus scenes
• Over 400 original and unique hand-drawn art assets, vibrant backgrounds and character art inspired by 1980s anime and media
• Original vaporwave and 80s inspired soundtrack
• Featuring music from Timecop1983, Crystal Cola, and Stevia Sphere

Reviews

“Developer Oracle and Bone has crafted a special game here, one that hit me emotionally in ways no other piece of media has done before.”
Digital Spy

“A Summer’s End deftly portrays the strange freedom that comes with uncertainty, in knowing the future can be what you make of it.”
Polygon

“A Summer’s End tells a wonderful story about a lesbian relationship, which gives representation and insight into the Asian LGBT+ community. Woven through Sam and Michelle’s romance are the challenges of coming out and society’s expectations for women, but also the joy of love and hope.”
Eurogamer