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Summertime Saga is a dating game which allows you to explore places, socialize with interesting characters, and play various minigames. In order for you to fully enjoy your adventure, we invite you to take a look at the gameplay advice given on this page.

User Interface

Summertime Saga user interface is displayed as a HUD in the upper part of the screen. This interface is permanent and only clears during cutscenes and minigames.

Map	Day of the week	Location	Time of day	Money	Phone	Inventory	Options

Other features are available from the phone menu by a single click on the smartphone. This icon displays dynamic notifications for new achievements and new text messages.

Stats tracker

Main article: Stats tracker

The stats tracker presents the main character’s skills. Four stats have to be improved to unlock the storylines:

• Dexterity – Follow Master Somrak’s instructions in the gym.
• Strength – Train with Kevin in the gym. Talk to Kevin in the school cafeteria, then convince Erik to trade with him.
• Intelligence – Play the Maze Runner video game on the computer in the main character’s bedroom. You must have it fixed beforehand with the parts sold at Consum-R.
• Charisma – Win rap battles in the park at night.

Goal tracker

Main article: Goal tracker

The goal tracker is a reminder of the current objective for each route. Note that this feature is still under development and does not include hints for every routes. The image of the respective character disappears when the dedicated route is finished. Don’t worry as some of them can persist after.

Achievements

Main article: Achievements

Achievements get unlocked as you progress in Summertime Saga, complete routes or discover secrets.

Text messaging

The text messaging feature is represented by a speech bubble. From time to time, you will receive messages from other characters. Open the corresponding message by clicking on its preview in order to progress to the next step since this behavior is intended.

General advice

Talk to people! (And when I say talk, I really mean listen!)
Most of this game is about interacting with the different characters, and the dialogue is the main way to receive information about what you should do next. Pay attention and act on any hints you get, even when the main character is just talking to himself.

Go places and click on stuff
Visit different locations on the map: look all around for interactable objects and additional screens. Things you can click on become highlighted when you move your cursor over them, so move your mouse all over the place.

Come back at night (or the next day… or just later in the game)
Meet a character or location at a different time of day to see if anything changes. The biggest changes happen between daytime and nighttime, but you should also pay attention to the difference between morning and afternoon. Check in every once in a while to see if anything has changed based on the day of the week or previous events you have completed.

Come back with money
The solution to many game’s objectives is to buy an item from the various shops in the mall, and that means you’re going to have to take on some summer jobs. Until the very last stages of the game, you’ll always need money for something; so if you have some free time during the day, go earn some!

Level up your stats
Another barrier between you and tits is low stats. Many dialogues and objectives rely on your skills. In order to progress, take some time to train yourself!

Cheat mode

The cheat mode is designed to make it easier and faster to progress in Summertime Saga. That’s why it’s best suited for returning players. The choice to opt in is proposed only when beginning a new game, it cannot be modified during the game. The changes implemented are:

• The starting money is increased to $999,999 enough to buy all items and finish all routes.
• The main character’s stats are already maxed, thus allowing the player to ignore all training.
• The majority of minigames can be skipped.

Cheat mode has no effect on the stories except for one scene with Roxxy during the shooting range minigame.

Cookie jar

Main article: Cookie jar

The cookie jar allows you to check and replay the animated scenes previously unlocked. It can be accessed from the Main Menu of the game. The content is persistent and won’t be erased when you begin a new game.

Savegames and persistent data file

This section has been migrated to the technical help page: Technical help § Savegames and persistent data file

Android installation

This section has been migrated to the technical help page: Technical help § Android installation