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Summer of '86

A retro mystery adventure about what Ashwood tried to forget.

Summer of '86 is a chapter-based retro text adventure set in the summer of 1986. Players explore Ashwood, follow clues, talk with characters, revisit locations, and uncover a mystery hidden beneath old records, rumors, and forgotten events.

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Summer of '86 hero artwork showing a retro text mystery scene.

Ashwood Case File

Old records. Missing clues. One summer.

A text-forward adventure with a focused story arc, clean choices, and an interface inspired by old computer screens.

Summer of '86 mystery artwork with a night road and water tower.

Features

Investigate at your pace.

Explore Ashwood

Move through locations, investigate scenes, and return to areas to find missed clues.

Collect Clues

Progress through the story by discovering evidence, completing required tasks, and connecting information.

Make Choices

Choose how to investigate, who to speak with, and what to inspect.

Retro Presentation

Uses a text-forward, old-computer-inspired interface with 1980s atmosphere.

Chapter-Based Story

The mystery unfolds over a complete multi-chapter arc.