Astrolabe Games proudly announces the upcoming release of the eagerly awaited visual novel, “Shanghai Summer,” set to launch on February 8th, 2024, available on PC Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Centered around themes of “regret” and “redemption”, “Shanghai Summer” offers players an immersive nostalgic journey back to the city of Shanghai at the turn of the millennium through the eyes of the protagonist, Tu Baichuan. The demo of the game that offers players a glimpse into the first two days of the story is also available on Steam now!
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game set in the millennium. Our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will he be able to “fix” it for good?
Shanghai Summer Demo Review – An Intriguing Mystery Adventure Visual Novel
A Summer’s Tale About “Regret” and “Redemption” Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that…
Story
Shanghai, 2003
Suddenly, Baichuan senses something is not right with his life – sometimes, he feels he can see his memories, so real yet so unfamiliar. This all seems to begin with an unexpected invitation from Baichuan’s ex-girlfriend, Qiuyu, who has been away for many years.
Twelve summer days, just like twelve lucid dreams…
“The time seems to be working anomalously on you.”
Characters
Dream-chasing, freelancer artist – Fengyi;
Troubled and misguided high school student – Xiaobo;
A university student who is burdened by her family’s issue – Jingxian.
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Even though their lives are a total mess, they still manage to carry on, embrace and accept their “regrets”, and live to the fullest.
Gameplay
Through the ‘Topics’ and ‘Clues’ gathered from everyday life, dive deep into the hearts and minds of your dearest friends.
To be comforted by them; To be inspired by them; To turn all the little things that happened in your life into your own strength, and eventually, at the finale of the twelfth night –
To ” fix” the shattered dream.
Stages
Classrooms, Bookstore “What-If”, Neighbourhood Cafe…
Much of every boy and girl’s life revolves around such a mundane city scene. And it is precisely within the mundanity that some new possibilities exist. The key to turning one’s fate around may very much be held in the hand of someone passing by among the crowds on the streets…
Game Specs
| Title | Shanghai Summer |
| Developer | FUTU Studio |
| Publisher | Astrolabe Games |
| Platform | PC Steam / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 |
About FUTU Studio
Established in 2018, FUTU Studio is a Shanghai-based indie game studio with the ambition of creating great games that everyone can enjoy.
About Astrolabe Games
Astrolabe Games is a global video game publisher that proudly strives to “align the stars” for talented developers worldwide, assisting them in realizing their creative visions and delivering fun, unique, and diverse gaming experiences across all platforms.
