A downloadable game for Windows and macOS


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P.S. 0% Generative AI. All assets are hand-crafted, CC0 open-source, or procedural GDScript.

Actively looking for playtesters and any kind of feedback is welcomed :)

Core Mechanics :
Take aim and cool down the sun.
- Shoot the Sun: Fire your water-based weapons to bring the sun's temperature down.
- Dodge & Survive: Evade or shoot down incoming hazards like solar flares and solar winds.

Key Features :
- 5 Unlockable Weapons: Expand your arsenal with unique guns as you progress.
- Power-Ups: Unleash the Ice Burst or perform the Sun Dunk (Catastrom).
- Dynamic Weather: Adapt to Normal, Eclipse, and Rainy conditions that alter the gameplay.
- Endless Mode: Prove your endurance. Initially locked, this challenge opens once you conquer Normal Mode.
- Unlockable Achievements: Track your progress with a built-in achievement system.
- Active Buffs: Gain temporary advantages to survive the heat.
- Perks: Gain stackable perks per boss wave in endless mode.

Hazards & Sun Mechanics :
- Solar Flares: Shoot them out of the sky to replenish your water supply.
- Solar Winds: Gusts that make it harder to target the sun.
- Eclipse Weather: The sun regenerates its heat faster.
- Rainy Weather: A welcome relief where your water meter fills up faster.

Environment : 
- PS1 Aesthetic: Enjoy a nostalgic, low-poly 3D art style.
- Interactive Beach: Watch seagulls rest on the sand, and shoo them away if they get too close.

Powered By & Credits :

Engine :
- Godot Engine 4.7.1 (stable) · GDScript · Forward+

Core Team :
- Ash J · Product Design & Direction
- Ivy · UI & Visual Designer

+ All credits are in the game credits section.

Updated 1 day ago
Published 7 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS
AuthorAsh
GenreShooter
TagsArcade, First-Person, Godot, Low-poly, No AI, Retro
ContentNo generative AI was used

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Download
Summer Nights v1.1 (macOS) 173 MB
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Summer Nights v1.1 (Windows) 248 MB

Install instructions

For Windows Users (.exe ) :
1. Download the SummerNights-ItchVersion.exe file.
2. Double click the file to launch the game instantly. No installation required.
3. (Note : If Windows SmartScreen displays a "Windows protected your PC" warning, click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to play).

For Mac Users (.dmg) :
1. Download the SummerNights-ItchVersion.dmg file.
2. Double click the downloaded .dmg file to mount it.
3. Drag and drop the Summer Nights application icon into your Applications folder.
4. Mac Security (Gatekeeper) Note : Because this is an indie game, macOS might say the app "cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified." 

- To bypass this : Go to your Applications folder, Right-Click (or Control-Click) the Summer Nights app, and select Open from the menu. You will get a prompt where you can click Open again to launch the game safely. You only have to do this once.

System Requirements :
No external libraries or programs are required. Just download and play.

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