Summertime Saga is a coming-of-age visual novel on the Ren’Py engine with 30+ branching character routes — and this walkthrough hub links every individual route guide plus the passwords and cheats you’ll need along the way. If you’re new, start with the recommended order below; if you’re chasing a specific character, jump straight to their guide in the table.
Summertime Saga is non-linear: you control each day and can pursue routes in almost any order. But a few story gates require the main story to be partially done first, and most characters only appear at specific locations and times of day. That’s why following a sensible order — and knowing each route’s requirements — saves hours of backtracking.
All Summertime Saga Character Routes
Each route below has its own full step-by-step guide. The requirements column shows what you need before the route’s first event will trigger.
| Route | Where to start | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny’s Route | Home (shared bathroom) | Progress main story; buy the toy at the mall |
| Debbie’s Route | Home (kitchen) | Charisma stat; complete early main story |
| Diane’s Route | Farm / garden (daytime) | Complete first main story chapter |
| Roxxy’s Route | School | Strength stat; school access |
| Eve’s Route | Park (afternoon) | 5 Skill, 5 Intelligence, computer, $300 |
| Aqua’s Route | Aqua park | Unlock the water park storyline |
| Grace & Odette’s Route | Tattoo shop (night) | Overlaps with Eve’s route |
| Mia & Helen’s Route | Church | Intelligence stat; church access |
| Ms. Okita’s Route | School (science dept.) | Office keypad code 6219 |
| Ms. Ross’ Route | School | Intelligence stat |
| Ms. Dewitt’s Route | School (principal’s office) | Main story progress |
| Ms. Johnson & June’s Route | Police station | Main story progress |
| Consuela’s Route | Home | Complete cleaning tasks |
| Daisy’s Route | Farm | Diane’s route progress |
| Ms. Bissette’s Route | School (French class) | Intelligence stat |
Recommended Route Order for New Players
Because routes share stats and story gates, this order keeps your progression flowing without dead ends:
- Main story intro first — the first two main objectives unlock the core locations nearly every route uses.
- Home routes (Jenny, Debbie) — accessible early and build key stats.
- School routes (Roxxy, Ms. Okita, Ms. Bissette) — group these since you’re on campus anyway.
- Stat-gated routes (Eve, Mia & Helen) — tackle once Intelligence and Skill are higher.
- Overlapping routes (Grace & Odette with Eve, Daisy with Diane) — do the linked pairs together.
Passwords & Codes You’ll Need
Several routes require passwords or codes to progress — Jenny’s laptop, the Pink Channel, Ms. Okita’s keypad and more. Rather than repeat them on every route page, we keep them in one place:
👉 Summertime Saga Passwords & All Codes — Pink Channel ID & PIN, Jenny’s laptop password, keypad codes, and how to enable cheats.
Why Is a Route Not Progressing?
If a character won’t appear or an event won’t trigger, it’s almost always one of these:
- Wrong time of day. Characters follow morning/afternoon/evening schedules. If someone’s missing, check the in-game clock and return later.
- Main story gate. Some locations stay locked until you’ve progressed the main story. Advance it and return.
- Missed prerequisite dialogue. A route may need an earlier conversation. If you skipped it, load an earlier save.
- Old game version. Character locations shift between updates — make sure you’re on the latest build (v21.0+).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many routes are in Summertime Saga?
Summertime Saga has 30+ character routes and storylines, with new ones added in major updates. The main routes — Jenny, Debbie, Diane, Roxxy, Eve and the school staff — each have their own full walkthrough linked above.
What order should I complete Summertime Saga routes in?
Start with the main story intro to unlock core locations, then the home routes (Jenny, Debbie), then group the school routes together. Save stat-gated routes like Eve and Mia & Helen for once your Intelligence and Skill are higher. Overlapping routes are best done in pairs.
Why can’t I find a character in Summertime Saga?
Characters follow fixed location and time-of-day schedules. If someone is missing, check the in-game clock and visit their primary location during their active hours. Some characters also stay locked until you’ve progressed the main story.
How long does Summertime Saga take to complete?
A full playthrough covering all major routes takes roughly 20 to 30 hours. Individual character arcs average 2 to 4 hours each, depending on how much you explore and whether you use a guide to avoid backtracking.
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