Heart & Soul

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Heart & Soul is a single player action game. It was developed by HMoon Publishing and was released on February 28, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The 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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Indie

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Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The story is compelling and well-written, with a unique take on the myth of Eros and Psyche, making it engaging for both fans of mythology and visual novels.
The art and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the ancient Greek setting.
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 suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
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 choices do not significantly alter the overall plot, creating an illusion of agency. Overall, the writing, character development, and incorporation of mythological elements are praised, making it an engaging experience for both fans of mythology 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 think my favorite thing so far is the well-paced story development and the incorporation of the drama from ancient Greek gods and goddesses.”
- “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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features meaningful choices that impact the story, alongside a stat-raising system that can be challenging yet manageable. Players appreciate the high replayability and engaging simulation elements, with options like a skip feature for previously read text to enhance the experience.
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 lovely and relaxing, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a valuable aspect that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their wonderful artwork, with character designs and backgrounds effectively immersing players in the world of Greek mythology. However, some users noted mixed feelings overall, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be enough to elevate the overall experience.
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits stability issues, particularly with bugs preventing them from achieving certain endings, despite meeting the necessary requirements.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability, driven by various challenges and engaging simulation gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “There are also challenges, high replayability, and good simulation gameplay.”