Glass Heart
- February 3, 2023
- Eternal Love Studios, LLC.
Get on Steam"Glass Heart: Eternal Love" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a girl with a fragile heart. Players will make choices that affect the development of their relationship and the outcome of the story. The game features beautiful art, a compelling narrative, and multiple endings based on the player's decisions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a heartfelt story with well-developed characters and multiple engaging routes, each offering a unique experience.
- The voice acting and artwork are of high quality, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.
- Players appreciate the variety of love interests, with many finding them charming and interesting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- The storytelling can be inconsistent, with some routes feeling overly dramatic or predictable, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Technical issues such as lagging and crashing have been reported, which can interrupt gameplay and diminish the experience.
- Some characters lack depth or personality, leading to a feeling of blandness in certain routes.
- story28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of "Glass Heart" centers on Meira, a young woman with a fragile heart, and is praised for its emotional depth and beautiful artwork. While some narratives within the game may feel bland or lack conflict, the diverse routes offer unique themes and engaging character arcs, making it a compelling experience overall. The high-quality writing, voice acting, and music contribute to a heartfelt journey that resonates with players, despite some critiques of storytelling consistency.
“Glass Heart tells the story of a young woman named Meira who was born with a very fragile heart.”
“The story is more than beautiful, and no word or picture is wasted, with minor characters having sprites and lots of CGs.”
“I love the beautiful and complex story, and I love how tough this girl is - she doesn't just bow down to the heroes even if she likes them or let her dire circumstances destroy her.”
“Unfortunately, this is an otoge that’s all over the place with its storytelling.”
“Outside of having nonsensical storylines, they’re just…bland?”
“The one thing that has bothered me so far is that there seems to never really be any conflict between the main character and love interest, and that can make the story feel a bit bland.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its professional quality, with original songs that enhance the narrative and emotional depth of the story. Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of the soundtrack with the gameplay, noting that it significantly contributes to the overall experience. Many express that the music, along with the voice acting and writing, elevates the game to a top-tier indie title.
“Art, voice acting, music, transitions, story, writing are all top class, high level professional quality.”
“I loved the music, the voices and the storyline.”
“The music being custom made for this game has some fantastic and fun songs that add to the narrative and the emotion on what the main character is trying to get through.”
“Graphics, music, English voice acting, and solid story writing provide a complete experience for an indie game and a great value at full price at $20 with extras and a gallery plus a handful of very colorful and interesting lists to enjoy.”
“Same with the soundtrack.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, praising its heartfelt story and beautiful artwork. Many report experiencing strong emotions, including tears, due to the game's poignant moments and charming love interests, making it a memorable and touching experience.
“Love the artwork and the story is very heartfelt.”
“Oh, how I cried more than a few times -- straight up sobbed twice!”
“I haven't gotten this emotional about a game in a long time; even though I knew this one was going to be a tearjerker, it still got me!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning artwork and vibrant colors, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the character sprites and backgrounds, noting that they enhance the heartfelt story and solid gameplay, making it a worthwhile investment for an indie title.
“Graphics, music, English voice acting, and solid story writing provide a complete experience for an indie game and a great value at full price of $20, with extras and a gallery plus a handful of very colorful and interesting visuals to enjoy.”
“I love both otome and English otome/dating sims. Many times, depending on the game, the CGs and sprites can tend to be a tad off, which is understandable due to budget constraints. However, let me say that both the art and sprites in this game are stunning; each piece of artwork looks beautiful.”
“Love the artwork, and the story is very heartfelt.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring appealing art and voice acting; however, some users feel that the lack of conflict between the main character and other elements can lead to a somewhat bland narrative experience. The game offers a glimpse into a complex world filled with intrigue and politics, but the overall tone may feel detached and cold.
“The art, gameplay, and voice acting have been enjoyable.”
“The gameplay offers glimpses of a life filled with intrigue, money, and politics, creating a complex and engaging experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of sweetness and emotional depth, eliciting laughter and frustration in equal measure. Players appreciate the charming and relatable characters, particularly one who balances a tough exterior with a softer, nerdy side, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“This game is so sweet and will have you doing it all: crying, laughing, and trying not to destroy your computer when you get enraged at another character. It's really enjoyable, and I haven't even finished it yet.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with many players finding the characters more enjoyable when the voice acting is disabled, except for one standout performance.
