HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles

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HeartZ: Co-Hope Puzzles is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Upper Byte and was released on June 6, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

HeartZ 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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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

HeartZ offers a fun and challenging co-op experience, especially when played with three players, with diverse game mechanics that keep players engaged.
The game features cute graphics and a humorous tone, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
Puzzles are varied and require teamwork and strategy, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages communication among players.

The game can be frustrating at times, particularly when playing with fewer than three players, as some puzzles may feel overly challenging or tedious.
There are issues with character hitboxes and controls that can lead to unexpected deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
The game lacks sufficient ambient music and storytelling elements, which may leave some players wanting more in terms of atmosphere and narrative depth.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Heartz is engaging and varied, featuring diverse mechanics and play styles 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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as decent and visually pleasing, featuring a bright color palette that enhances the co-op puzzle experience. While the visuals effectively convey the game's aesthetics and mechanics, the lack of voice acting or subtitles may limit some players' understanding. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the enjoyment of puzzle platformer fans.
- “If you like co-op puzzle games with pleasing graphics and a hint of humor on the side, you will absolutely love Heartz!”
- “The game’s aesthetics and puzzle mechanics earn it a recommendation for any fan of puzzle platformers.”
- “Visuals are okay.”
- “The game doesn't explain through voice acting nor subtitles, but only visuals and sound effects.”
- “Graphics are decent, keeping characters and map level bright with a nice color palette.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Heartz is characterized by its simplicity and a humorous tone from the developers, which some players found enjoyable. While it may not be as visually rich as other games like Unmechanical, it offers a variety of challenging gameplay elements after the narrative concludes.
- “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.”
- “There are lots of tough challenges once the story is finished.”
- “Honestly, I was hoping for another game like Unmechanical that shows more visual storytelling, similar to Heartz.”
- “Lots of tough challenges once the story is finished.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but many users express disappointment due to the lack of ambient tracks, which fail to enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “Disappointed this game has very few ambient music, none of which adds to the atmosphere of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Heartz" is described as light and enjoyable, complementing its co-op puzzle gameplay and appealing graphics. Players 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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of ambient music, which fails to enhance the overall experience. Players express disappointment that the minimal musical elements do not contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Disappointed this game has very few ambient music tracks, none of which enhance the atmosphere of the game.”