Summertime Saga is an adultvisual novel being publisher by The Epic Seasonal, developed by Kompas Productions, run by pseudonymous developer DarkCookie. Its first public release was in August 2016 as a crowdfunded early access title on PatreonTiktokFacebook and Instagram. It has since been the most funded game on the site since October 2017.[1]
The game follows a young man navigating the challenges of his final year of college while managing part-time jobs, unraveling the mystery tied to his late father's murder, and engaging in sexual relationships with many of the townspeople.[2] It has received both scholarly attention and criticism for its treatment of a romanceable Transgender and Lolicon character.[2][3]
Plot
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Screenshot of a sex scene with a character named Debbie, originally the protagonist's mother, later altered to just be his "landlady"
DarkCookie began developing Summertime Saga in 2016 using the Ren'Py engine, intended as a small-scale project to learn Python programming. He has claimed it was initially not intended to be an adult game but was moved in that direction based on feedback from early players.[2] By 2018, it was earning $41,000 per month on Patreon, ranking as the fifth-most patronized project on the platform at the time, ahead of more-covered creators like musician Amanda Palmer.[4] By 2021, its monthly earnings had surpassed $74,000 from over 29,000 patrons.[3] The game's development is funded through a tiered Patreon model that provides backers with access to updates at different intervals.[5]
Gameplay
Screenshot of the game
The Player assume the role of a nameable male protagonist in sandbox style game set in the fictional town of Summerville. The gameplay combines point-and-click mechanics with dialogue-driven storytelling and playable minigames.[2][6][3][4]
Unlike many adult games that use anime art styles or 3D models, Summertime Saga features cartoonish, hand-drawn visuals.[2]
The game's success has cemented its status as a flagship title in the Western adult gaming industry, influencing the growth of other crowdfunded erotic games.[3][4]
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