HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles
- June 6, 2016
- Upper Byte
Get on SteamHeartZ offers you a hearty combination of platform, action, puzzle and local co-op gaming. Outsmart traps and solve mysteries in each room and level while getting rid of Dr. Nylus' soldiers and machines! Kick, jump, fart, scare, bite... your way through mischievously designed levels!
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Reviews
- HeartZ offers a fun and challenging co-op experience, especially when played with 2 or 3 players, making it a great choice for friends and family.
- The game features diverse mechanics and unique character abilities that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, with a variety of puzzles that require teamwork and strategy.
- With its cute graphics and humorous elements, HeartZ provides an entertaining atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- The game can be frustrating at times due to minor issues with character hitboxes and precision handling, leading to unexpected deaths.
- Some players feel that the game could benefit from additional content, as it may feel short or lacking in depth.
- While the game supports solo play, it is heavily geared towards co-op, which may not appeal to those looking for a strong single-player experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Heartz is engaging and varied, featuring diverse mechanics that cater to both single players and up to three local co-op players, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. While many puzzles revolve around coordinating all three characters, the introduction of unique mechanics helps maintain interest and prevent monotony. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of puzzle platformers due to its aesthetic appeal and innovative puzzle design.
“The diverse game mechanics and play styles keep you entertained for hours and hours.”
“The game’s aesthetics and puzzle mechanics earn it a recommendation for any fan of puzzle platformers.”
“Although it can be played from single player up to 3 local co-op players, Heartz's gameplay strongly emphasizes 3 players.”
“Although most puzzles involve maneuvering all 3 characters to a specific set of switches or levers, many other unique puzzle mechanics are implemented to break up any monotony.”
“There are a few suggestions that may improve gameplay; these are listed below.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in "heartz" are praised for their bright colors and appealing aesthetics, enhancing the co-op puzzle experience. While the game relies solely on visuals and sound effects for storytelling, the overall design and vibrant palette contribute positively to its charm, making it a recommended choice for fans of puzzle platformers.
“If you like co-op puzzle games with pleasing graphics and a hint of humor on the side, you will absolutely love Heartz!”
“Graphics are decent, keeping characters and map levels bright with a nice color palette.”
“The game’s aesthetics and puzzle mechanics earn it a recommendation for any fan of puzzle platformers.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story of Heartz is characterized by its simplicity and a humorous tone from the developers, which adds charm to the gameplay. While some players wished for a more visually-driven narrative akin to Unmechanical, they appreciated the engaging challenges that follow the completion of the story.
“Heartz has a simple story, and the developers seem to have a fun sense of humor.”
“Honestly, I was hoping another game, Unmechanical, would show more visual storytelling as much as Heartz.”
“Honestly, I was hoping for another game like Unmechanical that shows more visual storytelling, similar to Heartz.”
“There are lots of tough challenges once the story is finished.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Heartz" is described as light and enjoyable, complementing its co-op puzzle gameplay and appealing graphics. Reviewers appreciate the developers' fun sense of humor, which adds charm to the game's simple story.
“If you like co-op puzzle games with pleasing graphics and a hint of humor on the side, you will absolutely love Heartz!”
“Heartz has a simple story, and the developers seem to have a fun sense of humor.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of ambient music, which fails to enhance the overall experience and leaves players feeling disappointed.
“I was disappointed that this game has very little ambient music, and none of it enhances the atmosphere.”
“The lack of environmental sounds really detracts from the immersion; it feels empty and lifeless.”
“The visuals are stunning, but the atmosphere falls flat due to the absence of engaging sound design.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for its lack of ambient tracks, with players feeling that the limited selection fails to enhance the overall atmosphere.
“Disappointed this game has very few ambient music tracks, none of which enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
