Heart's Medicine: Season One

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In Heart's Medicine: Season One, play as med school student Allison Heart and assist her in her medical career at Little Creek Hospital. Diagnose, treat, and operate on patients while following Allison's story from inexperienced girl to expert surgeon. With fast-paced time management gameplay, can you keep up and save all patients in time? As a hometown girl, Allison is determined to fulfill her dream job as a doctor, but reality may test her resolve.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The storyline is enjoyable and provides a charming backdrop for the gameplay.
The game is fun and serves as a great casual experience, perfect for short gaming sessions.
The mechanics are well-implemented, and the game runs smoothly with no significant bugs.

The story lacks depth and emotional engagement, making it feel dull compared to other entries in the series.
Gameplay can become too easy as players progress, leading to a lack of challenge.
Some mini-games are frustrating and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.

story
33 mentions
24 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and charming, while others criticize it for being dull and lacking emotional depth. Many noted that the narrative feels simplistic and underdeveloped, often leaving key character relationships and conflicts unexplained. Overall, while some appreciate the story as adequate for casual gameplay, others feel it falls short compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The story had me hooked right at the beginning and kept it that way to the end.”
- “I have mentioned in other reviews how the other Heart's Medicine captivated me with its intriguing story, memorable characters, and its growing diversity of challenges and puzzle mini-games.”
- “On the other hand, if you are playing this season as the first exposure to Heart's Medicine series, you may actually find that it is a very charming game with a unique storyline, and an overall fantastic gaming experience that makes this game a must-have for every time management game fan.”
- “This game just lacks story, emotions, and overall the fun of the game is spoiled with the story just hanging in the air and not really knowing what Daniel and John argued about, or how Daniel and Allison's relationship developed.”
- “In comparison, the story was largely not as eventful or as interesting as it would turn out, as the majority of scenes between the levels would deliver nothing but a couple of lines that are barely significant to the plot elements.”
- “The story was quite uneventful and the gameplay didn't have many challenges.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet adequate mechanics and a cute story, though it lacks the depth of AAA titles. While it adheres to the series' standards, players find it feels more like a mobile port than a PC remaster, with a draggy pace and minimal challenges that leave the experience feeling somewhat hollow. Overall, the core gameplay system is engaging, but it could benefit from optimizations and a more compelling narrative.
- “The game mechanics and story are simple yet adequate and well implemented.”
- “Just right, and the mechanics are well made.”
- “The gameplay formula follows the series standards accordingly, although season one had yet to find an optimal level of challenge.”
- “The story and core mechanics are still here, but this feels more like a mobile port than a PC remaster.”
- “I only wished the devs had considered rewriting and adding optimizations from the sequel (except for Doctor's Oath's grind factors) that they had take-aways from before they released this newer version of season one with its draggy gameplay and nearly hollow plot.”
- “The story was quite uneventful and the gameplay didn't have many challenges.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and well-integrated with the story and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. While some users noted minor bugs, such as looping event music, these issues did not significantly detract from the positive reception of the soundtrack.
- “Such a fun game, that isn't too over the top, with great music and a captivating story.”
- “Good story, good music, good levels.”
- “The event music keeps looping, which can be quite distracting.”
- “I encountered bugs where the music would repeat endlessly, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The music doesn't seem to fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game runs smoothly with no bugs, reflecting effective optimization typical of a remaster. However, some users feel that the developers missed an opportunity to incorporate optimizations from the sequel, resulting in gameplay that can feel draggy and a plot that lacks depth.
- “Game runs smoothly, no bugs at all.”
- “I saw that it was a 'remaster' but that usually just means nicer art, smoother game performance, etc.”
- “I only wished the devs had considered rewriting and adding optimizations from the sequel that they had taken away before they released this newer version of season one with its draggy gameplay and nearly hollow plot.”
- “I only wish the devs had considered rewriting and adding optimizations from the sequel (except for Doctor's Oath's grind factors) that they had taken away before they released this newer version of Season One with its draggy gameplay and nearly hollow plot.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play, especially during intense moments.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the lack of optimization leads to frequent frame drops and long loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews; while some users note that certain elements feel disjointed due to the game's adaptation for PC, others praise the updated character designs and animations, highlighting the overall visual appeal. The improvements in graphics and animations, particularly in character movements, contribute positively to the experience.
- “Not to mention, gorgeous graphics and animations. Remember how Ruth keeps flipping her hair as she stands by the counter?”
- “But since this game wasn't built for it, some graphics are weird; some things feel out of sync or disconnected.”
- “Season one is not a wreck as it comes off like, because both the graphics and character design have been updated to match with the sequels coming before this PC version.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability, particularly as a time management experience, though its story and characters are considered average. Players find it enjoyable for casual play during breaks, making it a good choice for short, repeated sessions.
- “A really enjoyable and replayable time management game, featuring a decent story and characters. While nothing transcendent, it provided a great way to unwind during my coffee breaks.”
- “The replayability factor is impressive, allowing for different strategies and outcomes each time you play.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh, with new challenges and experiences that keep me coming back for more.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching art and story, which resonate well with players, especially those experiencing it for the first time. Despite some reservations, many reviewers find it difficult to dismiss the game's overall emotional impact.
- “I don't feel comfortable giving it a 'don't recommend' because it's still overall a good game with really touching art and story. If this is your first time playing the game, it's still really good.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
- “This game made me cry in the best way possible; the storytelling is so powerful and relatable.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While Season One may not be a complete failure, it benefits from updated graphics and character design that align with the preceding sequels, enhancing the overall character development experience.