Bionic Heart

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"Bionic Heart" is a sci-fi visual novel set in a dystopian 2099 London, where the earth is plagued by permanent rain. As Luke Black, a bio-informatic engineer, your life takes a turn after encountering Tanya. With 24 endings, interactive scenes, and a map system, this game offers a dynamic adventure focused on character relationships and dialogue. Features include high replayability, optional full voicing, and beautiful manga art.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story24 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Bionic Heart features a compelling story with multiple branching paths and a total of 24 different endings, providing high replayability.
The game has decent graphics with well-drawn character portraits and a unique sci-fi atmosphere that immerses players in its dystopian setting.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun experience for fans of visual novels, especially those who enjoy making choices that impact the narrative.

The voice acting is widely criticized as being poor and amateurish, detracting from the overall experience of the game.
The writing and character development are often seen as shallow, with some characters being annoying or lacking depth.
Many players find the story to be cliché and the art style to be mediocre, leading to a lack of engagement with the game's narrative.

story
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
70%
3%
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of cyberpunk elements and a love triangle between a human and a robot, with multiple branching paths and 24 possible endings. While some players found the narrative engaging and appreciated the interactivity, others criticized it for being cliché, slow-paced, and occasionally overshadowed by fan service. Overall, the story is seen as decent but not groundbreaking, appealing primarily to fans of visual novels and those interested in its unique premise.
- “This title has a dark and mature science fiction setting with a compelling story that unfolds as you try to unravel the mystery surrounding an enigmatic woman who seems to be on the run from something but has suddenly taken up refuge in your apartment.”
- “Bionic Heart is a great visual novel with choices affecting the narrative and a true multiple branching plot with over 24 unique endings to unlock.”
- “With interesting characters, an evolving storyline with varying paths, and lots of replay value, this is a fantastic choice for those curious and/or apprehensive about the visual novel genre just as much as it is for those who already enjoy them.”
- “The art is bad, the writing is terrible, and the story is just so much nothing.”
- “The story is very slow to get into and various paths have you feeling like you're heading to one end anyway; I became more bored than intrigued within 5 minutes of playing and found myself ready to go play something else.”
- “The plot was often cheesy, and sometimes the reactions of the characters made no sense.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the polished character artwork and vivid portraits, while others criticize the mediocre backgrounds and limited character animations. The art style, reminiscent of late 80s and early 90s anime, appeals to some players, though the heavy reliance on fan service detracts from the overall experience for others. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent, they do not stand out as exceptional within the genre.
- “Graphically, this novel looks fantastic.”
- “Game is fully voiced and the graphics and overall feel of the game are really enjoyable.”
- “The artwork is polished and quite good compared to a lot of other English language visual novels.”
- “A very short visual novel with an uninteresting story, poor visuals, and boring cliché characters.”
- “Plot is shallow and at times it doesn't feel like it's going anywhere... not to mention some of the 'branches' for the endings make little to no sense whatsoever... visuals are less than mediocre as well.”
- “The graphics are not great.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
31%
31%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic or boring, while others appreciate its quality and suitability to various scenes. However, there are criticisms regarding its inconsistency, with some tracks feeling out of place and detracting from the mood. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it lacks a cohesive presence throughout the game.
- “The soundtrack is also very good.”
- “One of the best visual novels I've ever played, deep and well-developed story and a good soundtrack :)”
- “The music is nicely done; the only downside is that if you go on a certain path first, you get minorly spoiled about one character by noticing the voice is also robotic while the protagonists don't seem to notice it yet.”
- “The music is boring.”
- “The music is fine but pretty generic.”
- “The music has really strange cues and often ruins the mood.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game boasts high replayability due to its numerous unique endings, with up to 24 available, and an evolving storyline influenced by player choices. This makes it an appealing option for both newcomers and seasoned fans of the visual novel genre, as each playthrough can yield a different experience.
- “Also due to the many unique endings available to unlock, this novel has very high replayability, which is always a good thing for titles in this genre.”
- “With interesting characters, an evolving storyline with varying paths, and lots of replay value, this is a fantastic choice for those curious and/or apprehensive about the visual novel genre just as much as it is for those who already enjoy them.”
- “If that's a thing you're into, this visual novel has absolute B-movie charm and replay value.”
- “All your decisions and locations you visit will affect your final story outcome, and with plenty of different endings, there is a lot of replay value here.”
- “This game has up to 24 available endings, which adds to its replayability.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its lovingly crafted settings and backgrounds, contributing to a vivid world filled with diverse characters and an engaging story. However, some users feel that certain elements detract from the overall experience, potentially undermining the intended atmosphere.
- “The setting and backgrounds are lovingly crafted - atmospherically, this game is well crafted.”
- “First of all, the atmosphere of the world.”
- “The developer of the game should create the atmosphere of the world, vivid characters with different personalities, and provide an interesting story.”
- “And that really spoils the gaming experience and kind of kills the atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively evokes a strong emotional response from players through themes of betrayal and emotional turmoil, successfully tapping into a mix of love and hate that resonates deeply.
- “There's betrayal, there's emotional turmoil, and there's plenty of love and hate emotions flying around.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is described as varied, featuring multiple endings that range from funny to ridiculous, though some players found the overall comedic quality average. While the bad voice acting initially provides some amusement, it quickly becomes tiresome, leading to a mixed reception of the game's humor. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience worth the price, despite some shortcomings in character choices and comedic execution.
- “It's... interesting to say the least. It has multiple endings, some funny ones and some ridiculous ones. The game is average, but I would have liked a bit more choices with the characters. This game doesn't contain any nudity or hentai, if you are wondering, and well, it's worth the $7 I paid for it.”
- “The humor in this game is quirky and often catches you off guard, making for some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the absurd situations and witty dialogue throughout the game, which really added to the overall experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a blend of classic visual novel elements with interactive scenes and a map system, enhancing the experience by providing a less linear progression compared to typical titles in the genre.
- “There are many interactive scenes alongside the classic visual novel gameplay, and a map system that makes the game feel less linear than other titles in this genre.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often engage in grinding activities, such as farming cards, while exploring the narrative elements of games like Bionic Heart. This suggests that grinding can serve as a complementary activity to the game's story, allowing players to multitask and enhance their experience.
- “I thought I could enjoy Bionic Heart while farming cards, but the grinding quickly became tedious.”
- “The constant grinding in this game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I was hoping for a captivating story, but the endless grinding just made me lose interest.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the character designs for their detail and intrigue, suggesting that the visual representation contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character designs are detailed and interesting.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
- “Each character evolves in a way that feels natural and engaging.”