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summer story

Summer Story: An adventure game where you investigate and make choices that shape the story.

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karol_thegame
Publisher
karol_thegame
Release
March 26, 2026
129 days ago
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About the Game

Dive into unforgettable adventures! Your choices lead to multiple possible endings, shaped entirely by the decisions you make. From the very beginning, you can choose your hero’s gender, give them a name, and adjust the game’s resolution.

Story in Brief

Depending on your chosen path, the game unfolds in different ways:

  • Male protagonist — you receive a mysterious book. Will you try to uncover its meaning, or ignore it and experience the three acts differently?

  • Female protagonist — you receive an enigmatic letter. Will you solve the mystery of who wrote it, or set it aside and shape the three acts in your own way?

 Playtime:

   It depends on your reading speed, but a single playthrough will not reveal all characters or possible consequences.

Achievements:

The game will feature 21 Steam achievements, including meta‑achievements.

 Options and Accessibility

The game offers both basic settings and advanced accessibility features.

  • Press A to open a special menu where you can:

    • change text size,

    • select a font (DejaVu Sans or OpenDyslexic),

    • enable high‑contrast mode,

    • adjust line spacing.

  • Press G to access energy‑saving options and set the frame rate:

    • Match your screen,

    • 60 FPS,

    • 30 FPS.

 Story and Choices

In this game, your character can even die, leaving the truth you seek undiscovered. The storylines of the woman and the man differ greatly, and a single playthrough will not reveal all characters or the full consequences of your choices. This makes it a unique visual novel that rewards replayability.

 A Word from the Creator

Thank you to everyone who plays and leaves feedback — whether positive or critical. If you notice any mistakes, don’t hesitate to report them.

This journey may turn out to be truly special for you. Wishing you a great time — Karol, the creator of the game.

This is just a small fragment — the full game has much more to offer.

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