Border of her Heart
- February 14, 2018
- Tuomo Laine
Get on Steam"Border of Her Heart" is a narrative-driven visual novel centered around the protagonist's relationships and personal growth. The game features branching storylines, multiple endings, and decisions that impact the character's connections and outcomes. It offers a unique blend of romance, drama, and introspection, engaging players in a deep emotional journey.
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- The game features full voice acting, which adds a unique charm to the experience.
- For its low price, the game offers an interesting concept with legitimate choices that impact the story and character interactions.
- Despite its short length, the game has good replay value, allowing players to explore different outcomes and romance options.
- The writing quality is poor, resembling amateur fanfiction rather than a polished narrative, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play and leading to a lack of immersion.
- Many players feel the game is too short and lacks depth in character development and story, making it feel unrealistic and rushed.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players feeling that it follows a predictable and linear path. While some find the narrative interesting, there is a common desire for more character development, meaningful choices, and overall complexity in the plot.
“It was great; my first playthrough ended shortly as I became the new captain, got married, and we got ourselves a house. The crystal I found in the woods was destroyed, which I was expecting my friend to be upset about!”
“Kind of wish there was more to the game, more story, more character development.”
“As far as the game goes, it is an interesting story, but the choices seem too random, with only a couple of real choices.”
“The plot of this is quite bland; it's pretty much the same thing. You go and see a couple of characters once or twice, sometimes three times, and it's just... eh, not a huge fan of feeling like I'm railroaded into a relationship with a character.”
“Kind of wish there was more to the game: more story, more character development.”
“I was hoping for a little more story/drama in it and maybe better humor.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hilarious and intelligent, contributing to its charm, especially with the fully voiced characters. However, some players wished for a deeper story and even better comedic elements. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, though opinions on its depth vary.
“Hilarious and intelligent.”
“Yet this game has its charm; it's fully voiced, which was quite the surprise for me, and it is quite funny too.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. Additionally, existing bugs further exacerbate the tedium, making the overall experience less enjoyable.
“Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
“In its current state, it still has some tedious bugs that make it less enjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its compelling choices, making it a worthwhile investment at its low price point. Despite its short length, players find enough content to justify multiple playthroughs.
“Has good replay value and it's well worth the price.”
“In short, this is a romantic visual novel with legitimate and compelling choices, and though short, it has more than enough replay value to justify the $1.00 price.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
“The gameplay is incredibly repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which severely detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, leading to a frustrating experience that is often compared unfavorably to free games.
“Overall, it's really buggy, and I've seen free games that honestly don't have this many glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the gaming experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express a desire for deeper character development and a more expansive storyline, indicating that the current depth is insufficient for a fully engaging experience.
“I really enjoyed the depth of character development; it made me feel connected to the story.”
“The character arcs are incredibly well-written, allowing for a rich and immersive experience.”
“I appreciated how the characters evolved throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“I kind of wish there was more to the game, more story, more character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
“I was hoping for deeper character arcs, but they all felt flat and uninteresting.”
