Heileen 3: New Horizons

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Heileen 3: New Horizons is a single player casual simulation game with a romance theme. It was developed by Winter Wolves and was released on July 17, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Heileen 3: New Horizons is a visual novel and simulation game where players join Heileen in her journey to a new land. The game is filled with adventure, romance, and challenging decisions that will shape Heileen's story. With improved artwork and minigames, Heileen 3 offers a rich and immersive experience for players to enjoy.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features a well-written story with engaging characters and multiple romance options, including both male and female paths.
The visuals and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
High replay value due to various endings and character interactions, allowing players to explore different storylines and outcomes.

The gameplay can be tedious, with a grindy stat-building system that detracts from the narrative experience.
Many characters, including the main protagonist, are described as unlikable or annoying, which can hinder player immersion.
The game is criticized for its high price point relative to the content offered, leading some to recommend waiting for discounts.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
60%
11%
The story of Heileen 3 is generally praised for its engaging plot and well-developed characters, continuing the journey of a noble girl who becomes entangled with pirates in the Caribbean. While many reviewers appreciate the thoughtful writing and mature themes, some criticize the gameplay for being tedious and the plot for lacking surprising twists, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall satisfaction. Despite these criticisms, the game is noted for its rich narrative and character depth, making it a significant entry in the visual novel genre.
- “I could tell there was a lot of thought behind the storyline, nice art too.”
- “The story itself is quite good and engaging, with a laid-back approach - but not entirely avoiding the mature themes (infidelity, prostitution, incest) under the cute anime-style visuals.”
- “This is, by a large margin, the biggest and most refined entry in the series, and it's a sheer pleasure to see how the developer improved the experience with each entry, making the finale a satisfying and solid conclusion to the story started in 'Sail Away' and continued in 'The Hands of Fate'.”
- “You want to get back to the story instead of doing this mindless button clicking.”
- “What you think might be the main plot actually disappears right quick, and what's left is aimless.”
- “There's a sort of story there in the back, something about ships, and shipwrecks, and making your way into the world, that in the end amounts to nothing because Heileen has ice cubes for brains and they melt in the heat.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The graphics of the game are praised for their technically impeccable visuals and appealing art style, which features charming chibi artwork and vibrant character designs. Reviewers highlight the combination of high-quality visuals with an engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall presentation of the game. However, players are encouraged to view screenshots to determine if the art style resonates with their personal taste.
- “Technically impeccable visuals (of course you should see for yourself in screenshots whether the art style itself appeals to you).”
- “Very good visuals and audio.”
- “Nice artwork!”
- “The art style is inconsistent and often feels outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the visuals are technically impressive, they lack creativity and fail to stand out in a crowded genre.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming, with bland textures and a lack of detail that makes the game feel less immersive.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unmotivating, with repetitive stat building and skill leveling that detracts from the overall experience. While the simulation elements are interesting, the excessive focus on grinding for profession endings often feels pointless, especially for those seeking romance outcomes. Overall, the gameplay is marred by the need for monotonous button pressing to progress, leading to frustration among users.
- “The minor gameplay between lengthy batches of text is extremely tedious, mostly consisting of pressing the same few buttons ad nauseam to level up traits that do not appear to affect the story.”
- “While I definitely don't have a problem with simulation aspects being put into visual novels, I must say this game's sim system is quite tedious.”
- “It gets really grindy to raise those levels; additionally, to unlock the final job endings, there is a sin/virtue system in the game which must be met as well.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Gameplay in this title primarily involves resource management and decision-making during conversations, but it suffers from repetitiveness and simplicity in its mechanics. While it features a unique virtues and sins card system and some dating sim elements, the overall experience is marred by tedious interactions and minimal impact on the narrative, making it less engaging for players who prefer more dynamic gameplay.
- “Gameplay boils down to a bit of resource management as well as making the right decisions in conversations.”
- “The most original part of the game is the mechanic of virtues and sins, which are represented by beautifully designed cards.”
- “Dating sim gameplay, with lots of unique skills to learn and level up.”
- “Heileen is a straightforward visual novel with no extra gameplay elements.”
- “The minor gameplay between lengthy batches of text is extremely tedious, mostly consisting of pressing the same few buttons ad nauseam to level up traits that do not appear to affect the story.”
- “For how the game runs, it is reminiscent of visual novels (which the first two of this series actually were) with some dating sim mechanics thrown in.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting it as the best in the Heileen series, featuring an enchanting soundtrack and a memorable main theme song with vocals. The overall presentation, including chibi artwork, further enhances the musical experience.
- “Soundtracks and overall game presentation in this game are the best among the three titles in the Heileen series, with the addition of a main theme song with vocals and chibi artwork.”
- “- An enchanting soundtrack.”
- “The one thing I really did like was the music.”
- “Soundtracks and overall game presentation in this game are the best among the three titles in the Heileen series with the addition of a main theme song with vocals and chibi artwork.”
- “- an enchanting soundtrack.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game’s high replay value, indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “High replay value!”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the variety of characters and storylines.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a rich story and a clever script, populated by unique and humorous characters. Players particularly enjoy a hidden ending that adds an unexpected and outrageous twist, contributing to the overall comedic experience.
- “It has a rich story, great script, and unique, funny, and smart characters.”
- “There's a funny hidden ending that adds a hilarious twist to the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, with many noting that they did not encounter any errors or glitches during gameplay.