Heart of Moon : The Mask of Seasons

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"Heart of Moon: The Mask of Seasons" is an exciting adventure game where players join Clara and her father to find the legendary Mask of Seasons, located on a secluded island in the Pacific. With 200 dynamic levels, players collect resources, battle enemies, and help the island's inhabitants restore their home. The game also features spot-the-difference and hidden object scenes, adding an extra layer of challenge and fun.

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Play Modes

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

Heart of Moon : The Mask of Seasons screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic that allows players to change the board layout, providing innovative gameplay.
With 200 levels and a mix of match-3, hidden object, and find-the-difference puzzles, the game offers a variety of challenges and keeps the experience fresh.
The graphics are crisp and the music is atmospheric, creating a relaxing environment for players.

The gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, lacking significant difficulty progression throughout the levels.
The story is weak and only serves as a faint backdrop to the gameplay, which may disappoint players looking for a deeper narrative.
Some achievements, like finishing a level in 30 seconds, are considered too challenging and may frustrate players.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The gameplay primarily revolves around classic match-3 puzzles, featuring various obstacles and a unique mechanic that allows players to change the board layout. While the game offers around 14 to 16.5 hours of playtime, it tends to become repetitive after a few hours, despite providing both timed and non-timed modes. Overall, it delivers solid value for its price, especially for completionists aiming for 100% achievements.
- “Plus, 16.5 hours of really good gameplay (with 100% achievements) for a list price of about $6 is excellent.”
- “There's a timed gameplay as well as a non-timed one.”
- “The majority of the gameplay consists of classic match-3 puzzles, with the usual obstacles of ice, chains, boxes, etc. There are also trap squares that manipulate the obstacles in some way, either by adding them or removing them from the board.”
- “The gameplay is quite repetitive after a few hours.”
- “Same team, same gameplay, same experience as Mystika 3.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story in this match-3 game is described as weak and minimal, serving primarily as a backdrop to the extensive gameplay across 200 levels. While the graphics and audio are praised, the plot is considered only mildly interesting, with many players noting that it doesn't significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a common shortcoming in the genre, where gameplay takes precedence over storytelling.
- “Good graphics, fairly interesting story line and easy to play.”
- “The only tiny minus is the story...it is kinda weak (and yes...the main character does remind me of Lara Croft), but then again...many match 3 games don't have any stories.”
- “A linear gauntlet of 200 levels, with only the faintest intrusion of plot along the way.”
- “The only tiny minus is the story... it is kind of weak (and yes... the main character does remind me of Lara Croft), but then again... many match 3 games don't have any stories.”
- “A basic match 3 game but it has very enjoyable graphics and audio, combined with an okay story and a mix of additional games (hidden object, battles etc) that all tend to lean toward the simpler side.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their crispness and overall quality, enhancing the aesthetic experience alongside enjoyable music. Players report no technical issues, and while the game is described as fairly standard, the visuals and audio contribute positively to the overall enjoyment.
- “Aesthetics-wise, the graphics are crisp, the music is appropriately backgroundy and atmospheric, and I encountered no bugs or issues while running the game.”
- “The graphics are really nice and the music is just wonderful.”
- “A fairly standard match-3 game, but with nice music and really good graphics in the cut scenes where you get to find things.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is consistently praised for being atmospheric and enhancing the overall aesthetic experience, complementing the crisp graphics. Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, describing it as wonderful and fitting for the game's context, particularly during cut scenes. Overall, the combination of nice music and appealing visuals contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
- “The graphics are really nice and the music is just wonderful.”
- “A fairly standard match-3 game, but with nice music and really good graphics in the cut scenes where you get to find things.”
- “Aesthetics-wise, the graphics are crisp, the music is appropriately backgroundy and atmospheric.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by crisp graphics and well-suited background music, creating an immersive experience without any technical issues reported.
- “Aesthetics-wise, the graphics are crisp, the music is appropriately background and atmospheric, and I encountered no bugs or issues while running the game.”