Summertime Saga: Aqua Route Walkthrough (Golden Compass Guide)

Aqua is a “Hidden Character” and a mermaid (or sea monster, depending on who you ask) living beneath the Summerville Pier. Unlike other girls, you cannot simply talk to her to start the route. You must first complete the Golden Compass Treasure Hunt, a multi-stage quest that takes you across the entire map.

Route Prerequisites

This is an “End Game” adventure. Ensure you have unlocked the following locations and items before starting:

• Stats: Charisma 7 and High Strength (for the Octopus fight).

• Locations: Forest, Hospital, Church, and Graveyard (via Diane’s Garden) must be accessible.

• Key Item: Golden Key (Obtained during the “Stolen Bag” quest in Tammy or Helen’s route).

• Item: Fishing Rod (Found in the Attic).

• Item: Shovel (Found in the Garage or Diane’s Shed).

Phase 1: The Golden Compass (Treasure Hunt)

You cannot meet Aqua without the Golden Lure, and to get that, you need the Golden Compass.

1. The Deal:

   • Go to the Pier. Talk to Captain Terry.

   • He agrees to trade his special lure for a Golden Compass.

2. The Clue Trail:

   • Step A (Hospital): Talk to Roz (Receptionist) about “Ancestry.” Meet her on the 2nd Floor Storage Room. Read the Obituary Records. You are looking for the “Boatsmith.”

   • Step B (Graveyard): Enter via the broken wall in Diane’s Garden. Inspect the Left Tombstone. It hints at a “Bell.”

   • Step C (Church): Go to the Church -> Tower (Upstairs). Inspect the Bell engravings. It hints at a “Tree.”

   • Step D (Raven Hill): Go to Raven Hill. Search the Hollow Tree. You find a scroll hinting at a “Stone.”

3. The Forest Puzzle:

   

   • Timing: Go to the Forest in the Evening.

   • Action: Inspect the Stone Monument in the center.

   • The Puzzle: Slide the tiles until they form a Half-Moon with three stripes in the upper-left corner.

   • Reward: You get the Treasure Map.

4. The Key & Code:

   • Library: Check the shelf for a book called “Derpy Answers”.

   • Park: Inspect the Fountain. Click the lower-left corner to find an Old Coin.

5. The Buried Treasure:

   • Go to the Beach. Click on the small island in the water.

   • Dig: Use your Shovel on the “X” mark.

   • Unlock: Use the Golden Key. Enter the code: 1 – 5 – 1 – 3 (Octopus, Mermaid, Octopus, Anchor).

   • Reward: You found the Golden Compass!

6. The Trade:

   • Return to the Pier. Give the Compass to Captain Terry.

   • Receive the Golden Lure.

Phase 2: Into the Depths

1. Fishing for a Mermaid:

   • Stay at the Pier. Start the Fishing Minigame.

   • Action: Select the Golden Lure. Cast your line into the Dark Hole in the seafloor (middle-left).

   • Event: Aqua steals the lure. Dive in after her!

2. The Octopus Boss:

   • You are attacked by a giant Octopus.

   • Combat: Defeat it using the fighting mechanics (Strength matters here).

3. The Underwater Maze:

   • You must navigate the cave before running out of air. Follow this exact path:

   • UP -> UP -> LEFT -> LEFT -> UP -> RIGHT -> UP

4. The Lair:

   • You arrive in Aqua’s Lair. Talk to her twice.

   • Dialogue: Volunteer to help her with “Mating.” She refuses until you prove your strength.

Phase 3: Catching Tigger (The Nemesis)

1. Terry’s Problem:

   • Return to the Pier. Talk to Captain Terry.

   • He wants to retire but can’t until he catches his nemesis, “Tigger.”

2. The Catch:

   • Start Fishing. Use the Golden Lure.

   • Target: Tigger is the ugly fish swimming at the very bottom.

   • Technique: Avoid all other fish. Let the lure sink all the way down. Catch him!

3. Freedom:

   • Give Tigger to Captain Terry. He retires happy.

   • Note: Captain Terry will no longer be at the Pier after this (he is replaced by a generic fisherman).

Phase 4: Mating & The SeaSucc

1. Romance:

   • Return to Aqua’s Lair (via the Pier -> Dive).

   • Talk to Aqua. She is now ready to mate.

   • Reward: Enjoy the scene.

2. Bonus: The SeaSucc:

   • On the left side of the lair, there is a creature called “SeaSucc.”

   • Item: Bring a Mushroom (Found in the Forest).

   • Action: Give it to the creature for a bonus scene.

🎉 Achievement Unlocked: “The Mermaid” & “Oldies Goodies”

The QA-APK Verdict: Aqua

Why she matters: Aqua is the most elusive character in the game. Her route feels like a classic point-and-click adventure game, requiring you to decipher riddles and travel everywhere.

Our Team’s Take:

• The Maze: The underwater maze is the #1 spot where players get stuck and drown. Memorize the path (U-U-L-L-U-R-U) before you dive!

• The Puzzle: The Forest Stone puzzle can be frustrating. Focus on getting the crescent moon shape formed first.

• Terry: Completing this route effectively removes Captain Terry’s character from the game (he retires). If you enjoy his dialogue, finish his interactions before catching Tigger.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (A rewarding adventure for completionists)