Glass Heart: Retold

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Glass Heart: Retold is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Eternal Love Studios and was released on June 28, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Glass Heart: Retold is a fresh take on the original game, Glass Heart. Fall in love all over again in this revised version featuring: additional characters and illustrations, updated and longer routes, updated UI, and more! What would you do if your story were coming to an end? Would you choose to live, or would you close your eyes and escape into a beautiful dream? Meira, the Glass-Hearted …

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humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Glass Heart: Retold offers a polished and refined narrative, enhancing character depth and making the story feel more grounded and relatable.
The game features beautiful new art and voice acting, with many players praising the quality of the performances and the emotional impact of the characters' journeys.
Players appreciate the engaging and varied routes, with each love interest providing a unique storyline that keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable.

Some players miss the sweet and seductive epilogues from the original game, feeling that their absence leaves the endings feeling rushed or incomplete.
There are complaints about certain gameplay features being removed or altered, such as the lack of a chapter list and the inability to replay specific scenes easily.
While the game is generally well-received, some players noted pacing issues and a feeling that certain routes could become repetitive if played in a specific order.

story
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The story of "Glass Heart: Retold" centers on Meira, a 21-year-old woman with a weak heart, and offers a polished version of the original narrative with significant rewrites that enhance character development and flow. While both versions maintain the core plot, the retold edition is noted for its nuanced storytelling and reduced reliance on tropes, though some fans may prefer the original for its dramatic elements and additional after stories. Overall, players can enjoy a compelling narrative in either version, with the retold offering a fresh perspective.
- “Glass Heart Retold tells the story of a young woman named Meira, who, due to a condition, had a very weak heart at a young age.”
- “Glass Heart Retold does a good job of polishing the game, making the plot less tropey, and fleshing out each route and the characters.”
- “Glass Heart: Retold is, as the name implies, a retold version of the original story.”
- “Major rewrites to some of the routes have changed the flow of the story and rewritten some of the beginning chapters.”
- “Between the two, I'd say go for the original if you prefer more drama (like a soap opera at times) that leans on its tropes and love rivals in the story, and as a bonus, has two (one cute/fluffy and one steamy) short after stories for each route that the remake does not have.”
music
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The reviews indicate that this version lacks a dedicated music section for listening to the original soundtrack (OST), which is a notable drawback. However, some users appreciate the emotional impact of the music in specific scenes, particularly highlighting a character's song and its connection to the narrative.
- “Eli is forever my bias; I mean, just the fact that you get to hear your song together is amazing. What sealed the deal, though, is his bad ending. I'm sorry, but it was angst at its finest.”
- “There is no music section to listen to the OST in this version.”
humor
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The game's humor effectively elicits a range of emotions, from smiles and laughter to moments of heartfelt poignancy, creating a well-rounded emotional experience.
- “This game had me smiling, laughing, and sobbing.”
- “The humor is so clever and unexpected; it kept me on my toes!”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
gameplay
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Players appreciate the recent gameplay changes, particularly the ability to hide the text space, which enhances the experience of viewing character graphics (CGs). This improvement has been well-received, indicating a positive shift in user experience.
- “They made a lot of gameplay changes; for example, before you couldn't hide the text space to watch the cutscenes, but now you can. Thank God!”
- “The gameplay changes have been significant; for example, you couldn't hide the text space to watch the cutscenes before, but now you can, thank God.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action sequences.”
emotional
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of vulnerability that resonate personally, such as shared tears during poignant scenes. The strong attachment to the characters enhances the overall experience, making it impactful and memorable.
- “I was in love with the first one, and now I love this one. It's amazing; when she cried, I cried.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making every moment feel impactful.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the story; it brought me to tears more than once.”

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Glass Heart: Retold is a casual simulation game.

Glass Heart: Retold is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Glass Heart: Retold was released on June 28, 2024.

Glass Heart: Retold was developed by Eternal Love Studios.

Glass Heart: Retold has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Glass Heart: Retold is a single player game.

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