Heart Star

About

Heart Star is a charming puzzle platformer where players control two characters simultaneously across two parallel worlds. Your goal is to help the characters find their way to each other by solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles in each level. With its cute pixel art style and challenging gameplay, Heart Star provides a unique and engaging experience for players of all ages.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,524 reviews

graphics80 positive mentions

monetization110 negative mentions

The art style is cute and reminiscent of retro gaming.
The game teaches valuable lessons about teamwork and cooperation.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with challenging yet doable levels.

The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay.
There are frequent ads that can interrupt the gaming experience.
Some levels can feel repetitive and lack variety in mechanics.

graphics
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
35%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming pixel art style, reminiscent of retro gaming. Reviewers appreciate the simple yet appealing visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience and contribute to the game's addictive nature. The combination of adorable character designs and smooth animations creates a nostalgic and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “The graphics are fantastic and the gameplay can be challenging at points, and it's addictive.”
- “I love the pixel art style and the animations are crisp and smooth.”
- “The pastel colors are calming, the 8-bit graphics are charming, and the music hums a pleasant tick to your brain that leaves you with a nice feeling.”
- “I could only get to level 4 before the flashing background graphics made me so nauseous and dizzy, I physically could not play anymore.”
- “Horrible graphics”
- “Braindead moronic proof puzzles, annoying bugs (or trash intended mechanics) and decent graphics.”
monetization
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on ads, which users report as being frequent but generally non-intrusive, often appearing after deaths or between levels. While some players find the ad frequency acceptable, others express frustration, suggesting that the ads disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience. Many users recommend a paid option to remove ads, indicating a willingness to support the developers in exchange for a smoother gaming experience.
- “But other than that it's a wonderful game with absolutely no ads in my experience and all features available offline.”
- “No ads, no payments, no in-game currencies, a game, not a business.”
- “Has no lags, no ads which is amazing; it's countless how many apps there are that give you ads every level.”
- “The only real issue is that it does have a lot of ads, so if you really hate those, you might want to turn off your internet.”
- “Amazing game ruined by way too many ads and buggy controls.”
- “However, the ads are super annoying; they pop up every time you die or start a new level, and they're loud and totally disrupt the atmosphere.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
27%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, simple, and addictive, with intuitive mechanics and charming graphics that enhance the experience. While many players appreciate the clever puzzles and unique mechanics, some express a desire for more creativity and variety in gameplay elements, as well as improvements to controls and the frequency of ads. Despite minor critiques, the game is generally well-received for its engaging and nostalgic feel, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- “It's really fun and addicting, the music and graphics are adorable and the gameplay is simple but challenging.”
- “The gameplay gave me nostalgic feels as it seems to pay homage to games like Fire Boy and Water Girl but gives it its own charm and uniqueness.”
- “Great gameplay, with fun and moderately challenging puzzles.”
- “Minor new mechanics are introduced periodically, but I often felt like I was going through the same basic motions time and time again.”
- “Ads kept ruining the mood and slowed down my gameplay, which sucks because I was becoming so addicted so quickly until the ads broke the mood and on occasion crashed the game.”
- “Made the controls and mechanics very weird and frustrating, like why does someone move when they are on a platform going side to side?”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming 8-bit style, which complements the cute graphics and engaging gameplay. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, some note that it can become repetitive and express frustration with the inability to mute it. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the fun and nostalgic experience.
- “The puzzles are quite challenging and equally rewarding, and the soundtrack has a very simplistic, yet cute, feel to it that fits the theme of the game like a glove.”
- “The music is really cute, and I never found it annoying during gameplay.”
- “A really cute 16-bit adventure puzzle platformer with a sweet chiptune soundtrack and adorable visuals.”
- “The music gets repetitive quickly as well.”
- “Good game but music is very very bad.”
- “There's also a lack of diversity in regards to music.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
7%
The game's story is widely praised for its cuteness and charm, with many players enjoying the simple yet heartwarming narrative that accompanies the gameplay. While some reviewers appreciate the creativity and aesthetic appeal of the storyline, others express a desire for a more developed plot and additional levels. Overall, the story enhances the gaming experience, making it engaging and enjoyable, though some players feel it could benefit from greater depth and length.
- “The story was cute and heartwarming, the gameplay had a nice charm to it.”
- “The most adorable love story game I've ever played.”
- “It has a beautiful storyline about two people who fall in love and are curious about what it would be like to be together.”
- “I wish there was more of a storyline and definitely more levels.”
- “It's a bit boring but fun to play; I'm saying this because there's really no plot or storyline, and because of that you kind of start to lose interest after a while, but you're still determined to win.”
- “Needs a story.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly with controls and teleportation mechanics. While some players find the issues manageable and enjoy the game overall, others feel that the bugs significantly detract from the experience. Overall, the presence of ads and varying degrees of bugginess are common points of contention among players.
- “Perfect, ads aren't bad and the game isn't buggy.”
- “The finest game in the world; no glitches, just fun.”
- “Amazing game ruined by way too many ads and buggy controls.”
- “It was a good game, other than the little glitches that made it extremely hard to complete a level, such as those that involved teleports.”
- “But there are glitches, with both the teleporter, and with the characters sliding for no reason.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings such as joy and sadness. Many users found the gameplay both charming and challenging, leading to a fulfilling experience that culminates in an emotionally impactful ending. Overall, the game is highly recommended for its ability to connect with players on an emotional level.
- “The story was cute and heartwarming, the gameplay had a nice charm to it.”
- “Such a calm and exciting game; the ending was so heartwarming. A good time waster; I recommend playing it.”
- “This game was cute, challenging, and the end was very heartwarming.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often highlighting its cute and funny elements. While some users express a desire for more content, others note that the humor can lead to frustration, adding a layer of irony to their experience. However, a few reviews suggest that the humor may not resonate with everyone.
- “This is a very good game; I like it because it's funny.”
- “❤️ So funny and cute! You should add more levels after this!”
- “I completed all levels 😂 It's funny because I always get angry at the game! 🤣🤣”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Reviewers praise the character development for its charming and creative designs, highlighting their simplicity and cuteness. The characters contribute positively to the overall aesthetic of the game, enhancing the enjoyable platforming experience.
- “I like how the puzzles are not really hard but not really easy; the character design is so good and cute.”
- “I really love the character designs.”
- “Cute character design though!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
While the game features excellent level design and impressive art and animation, many users note that it suffers from limited replayability due to its short length. Despite this drawback, players still find enjoyment in the overall experience.
- “The only downsides are the shortness of the game and lack of replayability, but I still enjoyed this little gem quite a bit!”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play through it again, which is disappointing.”
- “The game feels like a one-and-done experience; after completing it, I found no reason to revisit.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to inconsistent jump mechanics and frustrating physics, which often lead to repeated attempts at platforming sections. This results in a significant portion of gameplay feeling unnecessarily prolonged and frustrating.
- “A quarter of the time, the jump fails, making levels very tedious.”
- “Physics that make the more precise platforming tedious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly disrupted by intrusive and loud advertisements that appear frequently, particularly after deaths or level restarts, detracting from the overall experience.
- “However, the ads are super annoying; they pop up every time you die or start a new level, and they're loud and totally disrupt the atmosphere.”