Heart's Medicine: Time to Heal

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"Heart's Medicine - Time to Heal" is a time management game that combines hospital simulation with a romantic medical drama. As aspiring surgeon Allison Heart, players must balance their medical career and personal life, including relationships with two love interests. The game features virtual surgery and patient care, with the added challenge of managing time effectively in this immersive online RPG.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

story105 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and emotional storyline that keeps players engaged and invested in the characters.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of mini-games and challenges that add depth to the time management mechanics.
The graphics and music are well-designed, creating a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can become repetitive over time, with similar tasks and mechanics that may lead to boredom.
There are frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters freezing or levels not completing properly.
Some players may find the difficulty level inconsistent, with certain challenges being too easy for seasoned players while others can be frustratingly hard.

story
227 mentions
46 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, engaging characters, and well-crafted narrative that keeps players invested throughout the gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the heartwarming and sometimes dramatic elements, comparing it to popular medical dramas, while also noting that the story effectively ties together the various levels and challenges. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making the game enjoyable for those who appreciate narrative-driven experiences.
- “I stayed for the wholesome and heartwarming story.”
- “The story is just amazing and the levels are quite challenging.”
- “The story is compelling, the characters interesting, and the gameplay challenging.”
- “The story is filled with so many emotions, interactions, and falling in love with every character as you play.”
- “I didn't enjoy it; if you want to waste time, there are better ways. The story is just the same stuff you find in any mediocre TV show, and the gameplay is easy and grindy.”
- “The progress through the storyline gets redundant.”
gameplay
61 mentions
44 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and reminiscent of classic time management games, featuring simple mechanics that are easy to learn but can become repetitive over time. While some players find it engaging and addictive, particularly due to the integration of mini-games and a compelling story, others feel it lacks innovation and can be grindy. Overall, it strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to fans of the genre while offering a solid narrative experience.
- “A really compelling story and gameplay that's challenging but not to the point of frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is great; addictive, fun and there's a decent amount of replayability, especially with regard to getting all those achievements.”
- “Overall, heart’s medicine builds a moving dramatic story around its straightforward time management gameplay.”
- “Didn’t enjoy it; if you want to waste time, there are better ways. The story is just the same stuff you find in any mediocre TV show, and the gameplay is easy and grindy.”
- “While my nearly nine hours of gameplay so far (much of it repeating levels for that perfect score) have been enjoyable, there's nothing here folks familiar with dash games haven't seen before.”
- “Forget about dash-style gameplay; it's absolutely boring.”
music
48 mentions
50 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting that it is neither repetitive nor annoying. The soundtrack effectively complements the game's emotional narrative, transitioning well between different moods, although some found the shifts between styles disorienting. Overall, players appreciate the beautiful and engaging music, often highlighting it as a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay.
- “The music is amazing and you seriously feel like you're in the story itself.”
- “The soundtrack is great too.”
- “Everything from the visuals to the music lends itself perfectly to a high budget release.”
- “These were well done, for the most part, although the transition between the tragic and touching music of a cut scene and the chipper music of the main menus can be disorienting.”
- “Standard 'elevator' music plays during missions, while a few original musical pieces are used at critical junctions of the story.”
- “I am not the kind of player who pays attention to the music in the background in games, and usually, I do play without headphones, but with this game, I took care to have the headphones on nearly all the time so I can enjoy the beautiful sounds.”
emotional
34 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt and touching narrative, with many players reporting that it made them cry multiple times. The story is described as a rollercoaster of emotions, blending heartwarming moments with poignant themes, particularly around family and loss. While some reviewers felt the emotional impact was overstated, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to engage players on a deep emotional level through its characters and storytelling.
- “I love Allison's story; it's very heartfelt.”
- “It seems unbelievable, but it made me cry (this never happened to me before).”
- “The story provides the drama it promised while also bringing in those heartbreaking moments that always hit you, even if you've seen it before.”
graphics
34 mentions
53 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their vibrant and appealing art style, which aligns well with the overall theme and enhances the gameplay experience. While some reviews note that the animations are minimal and the graphics are relatively simple, they are still considered pleasing and effective in conveying the game's atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are described as cute, beautiful, and well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are much better in this one than the first game and full screen, very smooth looking.”
- “I love the art style; it's a bright, eye-catching game.”
- “The chosen graphic style is well executed.”
- “While the core gameplay is similar to Dinner Dash or Delicious, the simple, serviceable artwork and variety of minigames bring that frantic feel into a TV-style hospital setting.”
- “The graphics are very simple, so I am sure low-end PCs or laptops should have no problems running it.”
- “The graphics are about what you would expect from this kind of title, and if you have ever played a GameHouse game before, you will instantly recognize their style.”
humor
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of "so bad it's hilarious" moments and well-crafted funny and emotional scenes, making it both entertaining and engaging. Players appreciate the quirky character designs and their humorous expressions, contributing to a lighthearted experience filled with laughter and heartwarming moments. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with a gripping narrative, appealing to those seeking a mix of comedy and emotional depth.
- “If you're looking for funny, emotional, entertaining, and gripping story material, play this series!”
- “Here is the game in a nutshell: it's a cute, fun, happy, sad, hilarious, tear-jerking, heartwarming, mushy moment game.”
- “I find their expressions pretty funny, how they are designed, how they blush, how they worry.”
grinding
9 mentions
11 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players find it tedious and feel that it turns the experience into a chore, while others note that grinding is minimal and manageable, requiring only a few level repeats for upgrades. Overall, while the gameplay mechanics can become repetitive, the story progression offers some variety.
- “There is no grinding required.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It turned into a chore game and became very tedious to play.”
- “Fun game, but it really gets tedious.”
character development
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its cute and expressive designs, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the combination of charming aesthetics with original storytelling, enhancing the overall appeal of the game.
- “I love the character design; it looks really cute, especially the character expressions.”
- “I recommend this game, and other Heart's Medicine games as well, if you are someone who loves fun games and cute character design. Pick it up!”
- “It is a game that consists of everything I have been looking for: time management, great original stories, aesthetic graphics, and character designs. What more could you want? Great soundtracks!”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have numerous glitches, particularly affecting gameplay, with specific issues noted when using a mousepad instead of a controller. Overall, stability appears to be a concern for players.
- “But throughout playing it, there were a lot of glitches.”
- “Since I wasn't using a controller, the mousepad had some buggy moments.”
monetization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for being a decent mobile port that is free of microtransactions, which is a positive aspect for players. However, some users expressed disappointment that the gameplay did not align with their expectations of an exploratory hospital adventure.
- “A decent mobile port, thankfully free of microtransactions.”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the in-game purchases are purely cosmetic and don't affect gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and addictive, noting a solid level of replayability primarily driven by achievements and challenges. The main gameplay lasts around 7-9 hours, but additional content can extend playtime to about 11 hours, encouraging players to revisit the game.
- “The gameplay is great; addictive, fun, and there's a decent amount of replayability, especially with regard to getting all those achievements.”
- “Doing everything initially took me 11 hours to do, with the main gameplay taking around 7-9 hours, so the challenges can bring more replayability.”
- “Doing everything initially took me 11 hours to complete, with the main gameplay lasting around 7-9 hours. While the challenges can offer some replayability, it still feels limited overall.”
- “After finishing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The story doesn't change much, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, primarily due to its exceptional music, which compensates for the absence of voice acting, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere, enhanced by the incredible music, is simply amazing, even without voice acting.”
- “The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing you in with its immersive sound design and visuals.”
- “Every element of the environment contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”