summer haze/glory days
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
Return to the Summer of 2007
Once somewhat of a local legend in their hometown, Mallory turned down a record deal in favour of a scholarship a decade ago. To say that they felt a bit of regret would be an understatement; they spent the bulk of their university years watching their former band mates sell out shows and records, stewing in bitterness the whole time.
After several years of rejection and struggling, they've finally gotten a second chance in their grasp — only to question whether it's something they even want anymore.
Overview
Jump into the past: Go on a cross-country tour during the summer of 2007, set to an original soundtrack that draws inspiration from 90s and 00s emo/indie rock.
Customise your character: While summer haze/glory days has a protagonist with a defined history, you'll be able to customise parts of their identity, like their name, pronouns, appearance, and voice.
Make meaningful choices: Shape your character's personality, relationships, and goals through the choices you make.
Experience it all over again in New Game+: Completing your first playthrough will unlock a New Game+ mode that adds new story content and epilogues — almost doubling the amount of content in the playthrough.
Cast & Credits
Mallory*
VA: Brian Long/Elissa Park/Krovi/Marybelle SagardAfter years of hard work, Mal has finally gotten everything they've always dreamed of: their band, No Prospects, landed a coveted spot on the 2007 Friends and Foes summer tour, and their latest single has been picked up by some big radio stations. So they should be happy, right?
Emerson
VA: Da'Jonte PhillipsThe bassist of The Fractured — the current band that's on the playlist of everyone who's in-the-know. Most would consider his quiet and withdrawn nature ill-suited for the spotlight, so it's fortunate that he seems to get overshadowed by the rest of his group.
Di
VA: Jingle DeleonMallory’s best friend from university who was dragged into No Prospects largely against her will. Despite her initial reluctance, ever-critical Di has since given her all in every single performance – and won’t hesitate to point out anyone she believes to be dead weight.
Beckett
VA: GM HakimAn old friend of Mallory's from their teenage basement show years. Having spent the past decade turning down permanent positions in favour of juggling odd jobs with occasional freelance session work, he surprised everyone when he joined No Prospects.
Lucas
VA: Logan FletcherA last minute addition to No Prospects after the abrupt departure of their previous guitarist, Lucas struggles to keep his head above water in a sea full of industry veterans. What he lacks in technical skill, he more than makes up for in pure enthusiasm.
Additional Voices
Original Soundtrack
Questions
When can I play the game?
The demo is now available to play for free! Your patience is appreciated as development continues on the full version. There is no public release date that can be shared at this point in time, but following the game here or on other social media platforms will let you be notified when that announcement is made.
How much content is in the demo?
You are able to play through 8 "tour dates", consisting of about 15% of the content you'll see in the full game. Please note that while the screenshots of the full version on the page feature multiple events per "tour date", the demo only has one event per date.
Where can I get updates on the game?
Updates and previews are usually posted on Twitter, TikTok, and Discord. Alternatively, supporting the game's development on Patreon will also give you access to exclusive devlogs, previews, and behind-the-scenes content.
How can I support the game's development for free?
If you enjoyed the demo and would like to see the full version succeed, there are many ways to support it for free. Wishlisting the game on Steam is a quick and easy way to help out. Similarly, you can also give the demo a 5-star review here. Otherwise, leaving a nice comment here/down below, or over on the Steam discussion board is also a direct way to show your support, and greatly appreciated!
Updated | 13 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 total ratings) |
Author | yam harvest games |
Genre | Visual Novel, Role Playing |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Amare, Character Customization, Meaningful Choices, Multiple Endings, Retro, Romance, Slice Of Life |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Download
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Development log
- Demo Now Available!Jul 22, 2024
- Recruiting Volunteer Testers!Jun 10, 2024
Comments
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Emerson and Beckett def got my interest piqued, I love the art style and the customization! so excited to play this(:
edit: shit I def fell in love with emerson, he could probably fix me. I can't wait to play the full game! easy 5 stars
Thanks so much for playing and leaving a comment! It's always fun to hear which characters people were initially interested in and who they ended up liking!
thank you for making this demo! I'll be waiting to buy the full game! never had a chance to go to the warped tour so this is basically the same haha <3
I love this game! Interactions with Emerson are so sweet too
Thank you so much!
From where I live, I can't pay with my card. I wish I could find a way to play this game though. I enjoyed the demo and am curious to know more about Emerson. I hope the game becomes popular
Thank you for playing! While I can't guarantee anything for sure, there will likely be giveaways or something similar once the full game is out.
i love this game so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 i usually. never comment on a game but it's like affected me from just a demo.. the cliffhangers.. !! i'm so excited for the full game !! the cast is all so different from eachother and the amount of dialogue options is just?? awesome i love this !! keep it up
Thank you for playing and leaving a comment! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the game!
tight. will there be a vetsion for the cellphone? they're getting fancier all the time. saw someone trade a gameboy w/pokémon blue for a sleek razor flip
Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately there are no current plans to support Android/iOS/T-Mobile Sidekick/Motorola Razr.
the demo is so cool and i freaking love emerson...question,(apologies if this was already answered) but will the full game be paid? :o
Thank you for your interest. Yes, the full game will be paid.
OMG HII I loved this game so much </3 im so bummed its a demo its so amazing so far!! I love how we are actually able to pick a lot of options instead of like 1-2 during dialogue. Is there any rough estimate of when the game will be out? Of course take your time. The demo is lovely as is:,) <3
Thank you! There is no release date that I can publicly share at this point in time, but if that changes announcements will be posted here/on Steam.
Hi, how long is the demo!
Hello! Playtime length is dependent on your reading speed, but a rough estimate based on Steam statistics would be about an hour.
thanks!
is this set in the same world as so obscure? anyways it looks really gud (≧▽≦)♡
Thanks for your interest! Yes it is, and you'll be able to see Brandon again in this game.
AHHHH omg I literally screamed when I saw ur reply I'm so excited to see brandon again!! >ᴗ<
Super excited hope it comes out soon
Thanks for your interest!
This looks so exciting, I can't wait to play! Good luck!!
Thanks for your support!