Summerhill

Summerhill is an adventure-puzzle game developed by the indie studio Land & Sea. They're BAFTA nominees responsible for the warmly received Alto's series.

Plot

Summerhill tells the story of a young shepherd traversing a beautiful land in search of his missing sheep alongside his faithful dog. He visits various places and discovers long-forgotten secrets of the past.

There's no dialogue in the game, though the story touches on such topics of growing up, a sense of duty, friendship and morality.

Mechanics

Summerhill makes use of the top-down perspective. The game is set in various locations through which we lead found sheep. We must solve clever environmental puzzles to open up new paths. These require interacting with ancient devices scattered around the area, as well as cooperation between the hero, his dog and the flock.

Technical aspects

Summerhill features relatively simple, though also colorful, atmospheric and cartoonish visuals. The folk-inspired soundtrack was composed by Todd Baker, also known for his work on Monument Valley and Dreams.