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As detective Matthew, revisit memories through a chain of doors, investigate past events, and confront questions of morality and death.
Released 01 Dec 2020
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Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door.
Developed by FYRE Games, Conner Rush · Published by FYRE Games
Matthew, an ill detective, finds himself in a strange room where a ringing phone directs him through a series of doors. Each door opens onto a memory from his recent past, while voices question his moral choices and the nature of the afterlife.
Explore each space in first person, inspect objects, interact with people and scenes, and follow the story as it unfolds. Some memories involve crime-related situations, including investigations and cleaning crime scenes.
Choices and light puzzles shape the journey between memories. Completing one memory opens the way to another, building toward a final reflection on Matthew's life and whether he is a good person.
Players often praise Summerland for its compact, story-focused journey and its questions about morality, responsibility, and life choices. Reviewers also highlight its atmosphere, writing, and voice acting. Some find the slow pace and limited gameplay a drawback, and a few feel the philosophical ideas do not fully land.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 9 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
