VN Ren'Py Summer's Gone [S1 Steam + DLC] [Oceanlab]

[yossa999]

Did he really sacrifice adult content for music licences? In AVN? I mean, damn!
He might be a "businessman", yet Im out of here

It's okay, you don't have to stay here.

This game is what it is because all of its parts work together, including the music, to create a unique atmosphere and experience. Otherwise it would have been another WolLust Theory or Dating My Tenant.

 

[Don Sucio]

I hear angels singing whenever I see Bella on screen.

Let me tell you something bro: You are in love.

And is normal... What a fragile beauty!

 

[codex35]

ahhh I remember Lvly's songs

 

[Zeruhhh]

On the topic of music, shame that Elijah Ford was such a cunt about his work being used in an adult medium. Couple songs I enjoyed were removed like “Say The Word” and “Every Night” by Late Kids which IIRC, Ford actually held the rights to. Regardless, I trust in Ocean to find new, equally as fitting songs. Guy really seems to have an ear for it.

 

[xCalon]

Everything was PaxHadrian17's "fault".
You've mentioned so many times before how good music is in SG that I gave it a try. And I didn't regret it, because there are quite a few tracks that are very catchy, and will stick in your head for days. Neither before, nor since have I played other AVN with the music on, only in Summer's Gone.

My personal favorites are: Beza - Flashing Neon Signs; Grace Mesa - Diamonds Into Dust

 

[N1ghtcrawler]

A lot of it (just like with WIAB) is that it perfectly fits the scene. So it's not just the music itself, but it how lends itself and increases the emotion of a scene. Something imo, Ocean is quite unparalleled at.

Unlike most VN's with crappy, pointless and incredibly non-relevant background music (akin to 70's porn in a department store elevator), Ocean isn't just making a VN, he's making an experience. Why so many of us stick with it. Ocean's VN's are the only ones (along with KG) where I actually leave it on...every other BN I turn all sounds off as they are godamn awful.

You are so right that I would give your post 10 likes if I could.
I even keep the soundtrack separate, which I haven't done with other AVNs.
I especially like The Intangible. Encyclopedia of Frozen Dreams, Interdimensional Amity...
But Red Kite by YOUTH 83 is probably my favorite.

 

[Maviarab]

You are so right that I would give your post 10 likes if I could.
I even keep the soundtrack separate, which I haven't done with other AVNs.
I especially like The Intangible. Encyclopedia of Frozen Dreams, Interdimensional Amity...
But Red Kite by YOUTH 83 is probably my favorite.

I also have the soundtrack to this and WIAB in the car hehe.

 

[Penfold Mole]

A lot of it (just like with WIAB) is that it perfectly fits the scene. So it's not just the music itself, but it how lends itself and increases the emotion of a scene. Something imo, Ocean is quite unparalleled at.
...

I remember Oceans saying that he actually builds scenes around the music that he happens to find and like, not the other way around. This is why the music fits these cinematic scenes so precisely. And it's obviously quite impossible to simply replace the soundtrack of such a scene and get the same results - the feeling, visual, audible and emotional impact.

What I also like a lot is that Oceans games make you feel as if you were watching a movie, although most images are static. They just feel like movie scenes, because they are made as if they were: the locations are treated as movie sets with the camera placement, zoom level, depth of field and scene lighting and the placement of the characters. Maybe not always, but often enough to notice.
I haven't seen another VN that has this kind of feeling. PhillyGames has been trying to do the same and is pretty good at it, but I still like Oceans work better. This could be a personal subjective preference, because I am unable to explain why exactly.

 

[olololo1234]

Hi,

I recently saw a post with a list of great games. The status of the game was also shown in this list. I think, that it was a post from this thread. Unfortunatelly I could not find it. If someone know what I'm talking about, please send me the link of this post.

Thanks

 

[N1ghtcrawler]

Hi,

I recently saw a post with a list of great games. The status of the game was also shown in this list. I think, that it was a post from this thread. Unfortunatelly I could not find it. If someone know what I'm talking about, please send me the link of this post.

Thanks

Didn't see this post, but you can check the similar list in the off-topic thread.
"SPOILER: Recommended VNs"

 

[John972]

I also have the soundtrack to this and WIAB in the car hehe.

Yeah, it's funny that.

As much as I would like to scoff and claim I don't give a fat rat's nat about poxy AVN music, I do have an SG soundtrack album on my 'phone. Sadly, this includes songs Ocean can no longer use in his AVN.

The other day, I was playing (what I think is) an excellent AVN for the first time. The story is really compelling and the game well-made. However, I came away thinking the AVN felt so sterile. Why? There was no soundtrack, no music to provide emotional cues during the playing/reading experience.

It's only when you play an AVN with a really good soundtrack that you really notice AVNs without any soundtrack.

 

[Adhdclassic]

Yeah, it's funny that.

As much as I would like to scoff and claim I don't give a fat rat's nat about poxy AVN music, I do have an SG soundtrack album on my 'phone. Sadly, this includes songs Ocean can no longer use in his AVN.

The other day, I was playing (what I think is) an excellent AVN for the first time. The story is really compelling and the game well-made. However, I came away thinking the AVN felt so sterile. Why? There was no soundtrack, no music to provide emotional cues during the playing/reading experience.

It's only when you play an AVN with a really good soundtrack that you really notice AVNs without any soundtrack.

It anyone knows where i could get the soundtrack. I have had to satisfy my hunger from YouTube channels .

 

[Maviarab]

It anyone knows where i could get the soundtrack. I have had to satisfy my hunger from YouTube channels .

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[Adhdclassic]

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Those are the ones that I use. Got some on my favorites from spotify. Appreciate the direction though

 

[PaxHadrian17]

Everything was PaxHadrian17's "fault".
You've mentioned so many times before how good music is in SG that I gave it a try. And I didn't regret it, because there are quite a few tracks that are very catchy, and will stick in your head for days. Neither before, nor since have I played other AVN with the music on, only in Summer's Gone.

My personal favorites are: Beza - Flashing Neon Signs; Grace Mesa - Diamonds Into Dust

I'm happy to take the 'blame' for that!

When I want an AVN pick me up, I can Always go to the Zara/MC street basketball game and crank up Beza - Flashing Neon Signs!

There is a simple joy in Zara, from persuading the MC to go play some BB with her all the way through their return to the house and it impacts the MC as well. There is this joy of competing with a friend, because that is how she views the MC now, and later, the joy of the two of them competing against another couple.

She actually thrives on the team play because she and the MC already click so well that they can read each other's moves and actions as though they have played together for a season or more.

This level of being in synch is, IMO - one of the reasons that Zara is second only to Bella as an LI for the MC.

Now, I do get curious what will happen when the various women learn that the MC and Bella are dating but not exclusive...

I also wonder if Amber will offer comment on that as well...

I think season 2 will bring some Epic times for SG fans!

Cheers!!

 

[hermit_tr]

It anyone knows where i could get the soundtrack. I have had to satisfy my hunger from YouTube channels .

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The one collected by Tremolo only has 86 songs/music used in SG, while those collected by Dead had 99.

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[Adhdclassic]

The one collected by Tremolo only has 86 songs/music used in SG, while those collected by David had 99.

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i like the fact they show the full scenes to pieces we see in the game. drag race bonfire I thought bella just had sout in her eyes. but once I watched the video I saw the whole scene and I am like ah that makes more sense.

 

[Adhdclassic]

Pic gods if you are listening I need more MILA and VICTORIA for my background pic ok I will take a Bella and Nami(new braided hair one please) Pic also.
P.S. If you can throw in a pic of that art teacher greatly appreciate AMEN.

 

[maxx229]

oh shit now I feel bad because I play all vn on mute. I'll have to replay the game

 

[Dessolos]

All I know if I ever play a mmo again SG is gonna be my new background music if im not watching anime or something.