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Bad Summer is an upcoming horror/romance visual novel. Explore a dark, paranormal world, unravel mysteries involving unexplained murders, solve cases and...fall in love at summer camp? ♥ Follow us for updates!

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New main menu! We think it's an upgrade from the last! What do y'all think? 🤔

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Step into the dark world of Bad Summer, where analog horror and romance blend together into one captivating experience. Every choice shapes your fate. Wishlist Bad Summer on Steam!

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Any paranormal investigators in the making out there? 👀

Delve into the dark world of Bad Summer, where analog horror meets romance. Switch between the perceptive of Detective Oliver Smith and camp counsellor Jenny Lewis, discover the secrets of Bear Ridge Summer camp, and find love along the way! 🖤 Aiming for a demo release this WINTER. Can you survive? 💀

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Jake and Jenny expressions! 🖤

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Check out Candi's adorable animation of gushing over her new crush! She's so cute! 💞 The VO really brings the character to life. What do you guys think? ✨

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This winter, are you ready to brave the dark forests of Bad Summer? 🌲🏕️ Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there! 🎃

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Are you guys ready for Summer IN Bad Summer? (forgive me for the terrible pun 😅)

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DEVLOG #6: OCTOBER 2024 🎃

It's spooky season! 😱 Time for an update guys!

DEMO PROGRESS📝

It feels like we're always chasing the next deadline, but things have been going smoothly enough! We've made substantial progress on our upcoming visual novel, Bad Summer. We've been working tirelessly on getting this demo out by the END OF THE YEAR!

CODING💻

The programming portion has been the biggest difficulty so far. Our two coders have been banging their heads against the wall (literally) trying to figure out the more complex stuff, like QTE's and interactable images. We've also added some really cool time consuming features like achievements:

Any platinum trophy completionists out there? 🏆 We got you, fam. Oh, and don't forget Bad Summer goes heavy on the horror elements. You can die in this game. You can fail. Yep. That's a thing now. Look down. ⬇️

Can't give anymore spoilers on that, unfortunately. 🤐

ART! NEVER ENOUGH ART! 🎨

All our sprites and backgrounds are done and ready to go for the demo. CG's as well, don't worry. But we decided to add in some more super cute additions when horror stuff isn't happening:

CANDI IS SO FREAKING CUTE 🥰

PLANS FOR SPOOKY SEASON 👻

There's a lot needing to be done, mostly small little fixes to give the game extra polish:

Fix the UI. Like seriously, the UI needs help BAD! We're working on it...one day at a time. 😅

Do a casting call. Find some voice actors to bring our cast of colorful characters to life. If there's any aspiring voice actors/professionals out there reading this post...please reach out! DMs are open! 💖

Add more achievements. NEVER ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENTS.

More playtesting. More and more playtesting. Must get the bugs ironed out. Super important.

Clean up any possible typos in the script. Proofreading sucks, but it's necessary.

We're really pumped for this project and the day we can throw it up on Itch.io for you all to experience! Even though you don't know much about it yet, we think you'll be blown away by the quality AND the jump scares! 💀

Thanks for reading and supporting us!! 👋

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Anyone in the mood for a tarot card reading?🌒✨

Get ready to unlock the secrets of your past, present, and future in Bad Summer!🔮

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Dev Blog #5

Folks, the development of Bad Summer has been going smoothly! We're aiming for a demo release Q4 of THIS year. Wish us luck on meeting that deadline! 😅

Introducing...the "Peeker". Spoiler: You don't wanna run into one of these things. Bad news. If you see one, game over. Literally.

In Bad Summer, choices matter. We added quite a bit of gameplay segments to this VN, more than we originally planned. For a second, we were worried we bit off more than we could chew. We were ambitious, and the coding turned out to be quite complex. Everyday has been a learning process, and we're excited to announce we've been making strides. We want this game out ASAP, and every day we're working toward that goal, one string of code at a time. 🧑‍💻 Stay tuned for more updates, folks. And if you've been read this far, thanks so much for supporting us and staying in the loop. We can't wait to finally get this game up and running, and available on Itch.io for everyone to experience! 🎮

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Can you handle the pressure of being a detective and solving mysteries over the phone? Riddles, clues, and urgent calls await! 🔍

Bad Summer coming soon! 🕵️‍♂️

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Meet Candice (aka Candi), the girl who brings a burst of color and creativity to every situation! 💕✨ From her bubblegum-pink hair to her knack for MacGyver-like problem-solving, she's a force to be reckoned with! 🔨

Can you survive Bad Summer with her at your side? We hope so!

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The main cabin is the central hub where players spend the majority of their time. Of course we had to add a day to night transition! ☀️🌙

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Deep in the woods of Bear Ridge, how did he find you?

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Hey, everyone! If you have been eagerly awaiting a new gaming experience that will transport you to new dimensions of romance and horror, then search no further. "Bad Summer" is a captivating journey that promises to immerse you in a hauntingly beautiful narrative, filled with twists, turns, and unexpected encounters. We can't wait to introduce you to "Bad Summer," our upcoming visual novel and analog horror experience!

"Bad Summer" weaves a chilling tale in the form of a dark visual novel, blending elements of horror, mystery, and romance to create an eerie tapestry of the unknown. Play as Jenny, a teenage camp counselor fighting for her life as a deadly creature of unknown origins stalks her every move. Can you survive the dangers of Camp Bear Ridge summer camp and find love along the way?

Our visual novel has unique point-and-click adventure elements. Interact with objects and use/manage your inventory well to discover hidden lore and solve puzzles. Found a key in an inconspicuous location? Take it with you! Might be useful for later. Items stored in your backpack will help you progress through the game. Take it everywhere you go. Never know when you might need it.

Unlike normal point-and-click adventure games, "Bad Summer" has a big emphasis on romance. Our horror elements are inspired by successful visual novels such as The Letter and Doki Doki Literature Club. Our romance took inspiration from k-dramas, TV shows, and steamy best-selling fiction novels. Our storyline was also heavily inspired by interactive drama video games such as The Quarry and Halloween movies starring Jason Voorhees.

Expect jump scares, blood, gore, death, and analog horror sequences.

Although horror and unsettling themes is the primary focus in Bad Summer, this is a narrative-heavy game with choices, consequences, and multiple endings. Your decisions can either save lives or end them. The stakes are high in Bad Summer and you will find yourself constantly questioning who to trust.

Romance is a critical part of "Bad Summer", but we didn’t want our game to feel like an average dating simulator. Instead, when pursing a romantic interest in this game, there is no “right” or “wrong” choices. Converse with your love interest however you choose. Take a timid approach, speak with them from the heart, boldly make your advances, or shy away if you want to.

You won’t need to choose the right answers to romance a character in this game. No need for a guide or silly mini-games. Be yourself and you’ll find love regardless. You deserve it.

But you can only romance one and you’ll be locked in early in the game. (There will be a notification before you make the choice, don’t worry.) Choose wisely. Your life might depend on it.

Warning!

"Bad Summer" is rated 18+ and is intended for a mature audience. This game includes violence, blood and gore, sexual themes, strong language, and discussions of death, grief, and depression. Jump scares too. Horror and distressing depictions go hand-in-hand. It is a core element of our game, and is not suitable for children. You’ve been warned.

Interested? Follow us for more updates, teasers, and cool spooky stuff! Also, check out our website for more details! 🔥