FAQ

[Q] What is "Oracle and Bone"?

Oracle and Bone is the name of our creative studio.
The concept of our studio is a seer who interprets visions from dreams and a scribe who documents it in writing.

[Q] What is a 'Visual Novel'? What is "A Summer's End"?

Visual novels are interactive story-based games. Players can interact with story elements by selecting dialogue choices. Certain dialogue choices may affect outcomes in the game, may it be changes in dialogue, viewable scenes, or specific story endings.

Our first project, A Summer's End, will be a visual novel game. It is an interactive story game that follows the point of view of Michelle, and how she navigates her day to day life one summer in Hong Kong, 1986.

[Q] When will "A Summer's End" be released?

A Summer's End will be released April 23, 2020. Please look forward to its release!
 

[Q] Will there be future projects besides, "A Summer's End"?

Yes! Future projects are planned for our studio. Please look forward to them as well.
 

[Q] Will there be voice acting in "A Summer's End"?

There will be no voice feature in A Summer's End for its initial release. Voice acting will be planned for future releases.

[Q] Will there be adult content in "A Summer's End"?

A Summer's End may feature mature subject matter which may not be appropriate for all audiences. Adult content will be available in separate optional content patch. The adult content patch is an addition to the main story. The main game and story will not be interrupted or affected in anyway with or without the patch, though the patch content may reveal additional scenes, dialogue, and characterization. The optional patch may unlock adult-orientated cutscenes which depict partial nudity and intimate love scenes between two women. Viewer discretion is advised.

[Q] Will there be multiple endings in "A Summer's End"?

A Summer's End will feature two different endings. Certain in-game dialogue choices may also unlock bonus scenes and artwork.

[Q] What is the game length of "A Summer's End"?

A Summer's End will have an average playtime of 7-8 hours.

[Q] How many CG art will be available for "A Summer's End?"

A Summer's End will feature over 400 unique art assets:
- Over 200 different character sprites
- 50 plus detailed backgrounds
- Approximately 30 high rendered CG cutscenes

[Q] What language will be available for "A Summer's End"?

English will be the default language for the initial release of A Summer's End. Other language translations, such as Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Korean will be made available at a future date.

[Q] How will "A Summer's End" be made available?

A Summer's End will be available for release on:
- PC Windows/MacOs (Available on Steam and itch.io)
- Mobile Android/iOS (To be announced)
- Consoles (To be determined)