Heart & Soul
- February 28, 2022
- GSE Studios
Get on SteamThe first rule of Ancient Greece is to not tick off any of the gods or goddesses, though that's already been broken. Heralded for her supernatural beauty, the attention Psyche garners worldwide causes Aphrodite to become jealous and curse her to a terrible fate: a marriage to the most monstrous being alive. Much to Psyche's surprise, her husband seems human, even gentle. What once seemed an incon…
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Reviews
- The story is compelling and well-written, with a unique take on the myth of Eros and Psyche, making it enjoyable for both fans of mythology and visual novels.
- The art and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the immersive experience of the game and contributing to its overall charm.
- The game features multiple endings and a stat-raising mechanic that adds depth and strategy to the gameplay, encouraging replayability.
- The stat-raising mechanics can be strict and challenging, making it difficult to achieve certain endings without following a guide.
- Some players feel that the choices in the game do not significantly impact the story, leading to a sense of limited agency in character development.
- The game may be considered short for its price, prompting some players to recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing.
- story35 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of this visual novel is a retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche, featuring a compelling narrative with multiple endings and character interactions that enhance the experience. While the game offers choices, many players feel that these do not significantly alter the overall plot, creating an illusion of choice. Overall, the writing, art, and incorporation of mythology are praised, making it an engaging experience for both fans of the myth and newcomers alike.
“An amazing visual novel; the story is compelling, and the gameplay requires strategic thinking, which is also fun.”
“Such a beautiful love story with beautiful writing, art, and music.”
“I personally really enjoyed it being a mythology fan, and I especially liked seeing this classic myth be expanded into a real story instead of an outline of what went on.”
“The story does not really change depending on your choice.”
“Basically, this game just gives you an illusion of choice, as no choice really affects the story except on whether you 'succeed' or 'fail.' It's a 2-dimensional story that is inevitably confined to the mythical story that we all know so well.”
“The game is pretty true to the story with very little wiggle room, so don't expect to tell your evil sisters to get lost.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features meaningful choices that impact the story, alongside a manageable yet occasionally challenging stat-raising system. Players appreciate the inclusion of a skip feature for previously read text, which can affect total gameplay hours, while the game is noted for its challenges, high replayability, and solid simulation elements.
“In regards to the gameplay, there are choices presented throughout the story.”
“As for the gameplay, the stat raising was doable although it could be a bit challenging at times.”
“There are also challenges, high replayability, and good simulation gameplay.”
“As for the gameplay, the stat raising was doable, although it could be a bit challenging at times.”
“However, I used the skip already read text feature, so gameplay hours may vary.”
“Having gone over the story and gameplay, I'll get down to my thoughts.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the engaging story and art. Players find the tracks to be relaxing and fitting for the game's romantic themes, contributing to a worthwhile experience.
“Finally, the music tracks are lovely to listen to.”
“Such a beautiful love story with beautiful writing, art, and music.”
“Cute game, I liked the Roman-inspired world; the music was awesome and relaxing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their wonderful artwork, with character designs and backgrounds effectively immersing players in the world of Greek mythology. While some users noted mixed feelings about the overall experience, the visual elements were consistently highlighted as a strong point.
“The artwork is wonderful.”
“I played the demo and really enjoyed the story and artwork!”
“The character artwork and backgrounds help to immerse you into the story and transport you into the world of Greek mythology.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits stability issues, particularly with bugs preventing access to certain endings, even when the necessary conditions are met.
“However, it seems to be a bit buggy as I still cannot get the last two endings - Pandora's Box and Bad Ending 3, despite fulfilling the requirements.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, driven by various challenges and engaging simulation gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers numerous challenges, ensuring high replayability and an engaging simulation experience.”
“With its diverse challenges and dynamic gameplay, the replayability factor is exceptionally high.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh, making it highly replayable.”
