Yuri Visual Novel Spotlight: “A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986”

Dec 12

Welcome to our “Yuri Spotlight” series! As part of our mission to spread the word about all things Yuri and help grow the Yuri community, we will be highlighting past Visual Novel releases. Check out “A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986”!

Indie game studio Oracle and Bone released “A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986” back in April 2020. The Yuri visual novel is available on Steam and itch.io for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The single-player game is described as “a visual novel set in 1980s Hong Kong. It tells of a love story between two women.”

The game features an interactive character dialogue with two unique endings, a point-based system to unlock bonus scenes, over 400 original hand-drawn art assets, and an 80s inspired soundtrack.

In addition, an “Adult Patch” with Mature Content can be downloaded for free to add optional adult-orientated scenes that are integrated into the main storyline and extend the gameplay with 6 additional cutscenes.

The estimated gameplay is 8 hours, and is currently available in English, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese subtitles.

Story Synopsis: 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 Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986” is available to purchase on Steam and itch.io for $14.99.

Sources: Steam website. itch.io website. “A Summer’s End” website. Oracle and Bone Twitter.