Heart of the House

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Heart of the House is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on October 26, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Destroy the evil at the heart of a haunted manor! Will the nightmare claim you?

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Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

story80 positive mentions

The story is beautifully written with engaging characters and a captivating plot that keeps players hooked.
There are numerous choices and endings, providing high replayability and allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes.
The game features a diverse cast and allows for various gender and sexual orientation options, enhancing the immersive experience.

The stat system can be confusing and may feel irrelevant, leading to frustration when trying to achieve desired outcomes.
Some players found the pacing uneven, particularly towards the end, where the story felt rushed and certain plot points were unclear.
There are complaints about the paywall, with some feeling that the initial free content does not provide enough to justify the cost of unlocking the full game.

story
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising its captivating narrative, well-developed characters, and engaging plot twists. Players appreciate the depth and variability of the choices, which significantly impact the storyline, making each playthrough unique and enjoyable. While some minor pacing issues and occasional confusion were noted, the overall consensus is that the story is beautifully written, immersive, and well worth the investment.
- “Everything was perfect in my opinion: the characters, the story, the narration, and those plot twists... wow.”
- “A very well written story, excellent mystery, and fleshed out characters.”
- “This story is absolutely captivating, and I can't wait to read more!”
- “The story was exhaustingly confusing, the stat system vague, rigid characterization, and a ridiculous ending that culminates in a predictable set of three choices.”
- “Once you enter the mansion, all concerns of pacing and mystery are thrown out the window in favor of cramming in as much action-thriller as they can into the plot before it abruptly ends.”
- “Story wasn't that great and the price doesn't justify the story.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The game boasts strong replayability, with users highlighting its fleshed-out content, numerous choices, and engaging characters. Many reviewers emphasize the high replay value, particularly in relation to the diverse romantic options and suspenseful writing, making it a compelling experience to revisit.
- “It's fleshed out, and has a high rate of replayability.”
- “Writing is snappy, suspenseful and often genuinely scary, the characters are great, and the amount of choices/replay value is huge.”
- “There's just so much replay value, not just for the romances (which are great, my dear Loren).”
- “Decent replayability.”
- “It's fleshed out and has a high rate of replayability.”
- “There's just so much replay value, not just for the romances.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its mysterious and engrossing qualities, with a stylish writing style that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the Lovecraftian elements and the constant discovery of new narrative twists, making it captivating regardless of play style.
- “The mysterious atmosphere is possibly the best thing about this game, and the writing manages to be both stylish and enjoyable.”
- “It's got the perfect atmosphere, and I keep finding new narrative twists and turns!”
- “Lovecraftian atmosphere, very engrossing no matter your style of play.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its thrilling narrative, engaging twists, and impactful choices, which evoke a range of feelings from humor to deep emotional resonance. Players express a strong attachment to the story and characters, particularly Dev, and many are eager for a sequel.
- “Emotional, thrilling, interesting, and even humorous at times -- I couldn't get enough of this story and would definitely spend money on a sequel.”
- “The game features twists and turns, choices, and at times, it's very emotional.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of emotional and thrilling moments, providing a light-hearted touch that enhances the overall experience. While some moments may come off as awkward, the humor is generally well-received and contributes positively to the narrative, making it a recommended read.
- “Emotional, thrilling, interesting, and even humorous at times -- I couldn't get enough of this story and would definitely spend money on a sequel.”
- “Made reading as a heterosexual male character a bit humorous at best, awkward at worst, but overall a great read that I would recommend.”