Ego Hearts

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Ego Hearts is a single player action game. It was developed by Ironic Title Studio and was released on February 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ego Hearts is a small interactive reflection about death and what do we leave behind it. Take a paper plane and share your warmth to get the February away.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Ego Hearts features a vibrant and stylish art style that enhances the overall experience.
The characters are well-developed with unique personalities, making the story engaging and emotionally resonant.
The game allows players to make meaningful choices based on their moral principles, impacting the narrative and endings.

The gameplay is often frustrating due to sensitive controls, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The visuals are poorly executed, resembling amateur art that fails to meet the standards of other games.
The narrative can be confusing due to shoddy translations and unclear storytelling, making it hard for players to fully grasp the themes.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents a soft, modernist ghost story that is both sad and hopeful, featuring unique watercolor graphics that enhance its emotional depth. While the narrative, centered around a father's love and disappointment, is intriguing and well-integrated with gameplay, some players find the controls frustrating, which detracts from their engagement with the story. Overall, the storytelling is impactful, though the execution in terms of graphics and gameplay could be improved.
- “Essentially, this is a soft, modernist ghost story, sad but hopeful, with cool and visceral watercolor graphics.”
- “The art is unique and eye-catching, and the story, from what I can tell at least, is very intriguing.”
- “But the story is so touching; I can feel the father's love for his son.”
- “It seems to me that these letters tell the story (in a somewhat shoddy English translation) of a disappointed father.”
- “Strange game, strange story, bad graphics... well it's free, so I can always give it a shout.”
- “But the story is so touching, I can feel the father's love for his son.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as amateurish and reminiscent of low-quality art programs. While some appreciate the watercolor style, the overall consensus is that the visuals are disappointing and detract from the gaming experience, despite the game's free-to-play status.
- “Essentially, this is a soft, modernist ghost story, sad but hopeful, with cool and visceral watercolor graphics.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features really godawful MS Paint/'babby's first Wacom tablet' tier 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “The deplorably bad visuals here come across as an insult to gamers.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a high skill floor that can be both frustrating and addictive, with some players finding the mechanics initially challenging yet rewarding. While the concept is intriguing, there are mixed feelings about the overall engagement and graphical quality, suggesting room for improvement in both gameplay depth and visual presentation.
- “Very interesting concept; it took me a bit to figure out the mechanics, but overall it's a good game!”
- “The gameplay is frustrating in an addictive way -- the skill floor is pretty high!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty, with many users describing it as lovely and captivating.
- “The music is truly beautiful and adds a lovely atmosphere to the game.”
- “The soundtrack is captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive environment.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the characters in the game have a humorous appearance, contributing to the overall comedic tone. The visual design adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The characters have such a funny design that I can't help but laugh every time I see them.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is clever and keeps me entertained throughout the game.”
- “The quirky situations and funny interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a skepticism towards the emotional depth of video games created by amateur developers, suggesting that they often lack the qualifications to address serious emotional issues. While some games may serve as useful educational tools for social emotional learning, they are not substitutes for professional mental health support.
- “Good text for high school and college classes studying social emotional learning (SEL), social work, or family psychology.”