How to Sing to Open Your Heart

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How to Sing to Open Your Heart is a single player action game. It was developed by ROSEVERTE and was released on January 17, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"How to Sing to Open Your Heart" is a fully voiced romantic otome visual novel. Can the cat-eared princess' song rescue her people and find true love?

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful art and charming character designs, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The storyline is engaging with a mix of humor and romance, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Voice acting is well-executed, adding depth to the characters and their interactions.

The game is relatively short for its price, which may leave some players wanting more content.
The story can feel predictable and lacks significant character development, making it less impactful.
Some dialogue and character behaviors can come off as overly cute or childish, which may not appeal to all players.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "How to Sing to Open Your Heart" is a blend of romance and sociopolitical themes, featuring a princess navigating her duties while developing a relationship with a single love interest. While some players found the narrative predictable and the pacing uneven, others appreciated its charm, humor, and character development, particularly for those familiar with the previous titles in the Eroolia series. Overall, the game is recommended for its light-hearted storytelling and engaging character interactions, despite some criticisms of linearity and repetitiveness in the plot.
- “This was surprisingly sweet, humorous, and I really enjoyed the storyline and characters.”
- “The story switches focus back and forth between a budding romance and the more serious sociopolitical issues faced as the princess struggles to do what is best for her people.”
- “The story is fun and engaging with many surprising and heartwarming moments with both new and recurring characters alike.”
- “The settings were very interesting, but the flow of the story was very... boring.”
- “First of all, the story was very predictable and you probably won’t keep playing this game if you are looking for a decent plot.”
- “This game sadly does not offer enough positive aspects, since its theme is repetitive after the third game, the character development does simply not exist and the romance was just rushed, even the story was predictable.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful tracks, including both new compositions and nostalgic pieces from previous titles. The lively theme and insert songs enhance the romantic comedy atmosphere, while the background music effectively complements the game's charming visuals and character interactions. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “The game has some wonderful tracks and 2 wonderfully performed songs as well.”
- “The theme song with vocals [i]kokouta[/i] and the insert song [i]issho ni[/i] are lively, upbeat, and match the happy moments in the story.”
- “As a romantic comedy, it retains the charm and appeal of the story of the Eroolia series with cute characters, glittering CGs, and comical light-hearted moments accompanied by the appropriate background music [i]dojikko march[/i] and [i]haru no yokan[/i].”
- “There are old music tracks from the previous games as well as new ones.”
- “With 14 BGM from music atelier Amacha and Peritune, [i]ukiuki lalala, natsuiro no campus[/i] and [i]tenshi no yume[/i] are a few of the pleasant background music which are memorable.”
- “The theme song with vocals [i]kokouta[/i] and the insert song [i]issho ni[/i] which is also worked into the theme of the story are lively, upbeat and match the happy moments in the story.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its delightful execution, featuring a blend of funny and serious moments that enhance the overall experience. The excellent English translation and endearing characters contribute to the game's ability to balance humor with drama effectively.
- “The English translation is excellent, the characters endearing, and the humor delightful.”
- “A wonderful mix of strong and sensitive, funny and serious.”
- “It is both funny and dramatic in all the right places.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their stunning artwork, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in character and setting design. Players appreciate the variety in character outfits and subtle animations, such as facial expressions and ear movements, which enhance the visual experience. Overall, the combination of attractive visuals, engaging backgrounds, and unique character designs contributes to a satisfying and immersive gameplay experience.
- “All the artwork in the game looks wonderful, and you can tell that they put so much work into every setting and character design.”
- “In addition, the protagonist and a few main characters have outfit variety, along with small variations in facial expressions and ear movements for Luccretian characters, which make the artwork stand out.”
- “This game features attractive and comedic artwork, pleasant background music, unique character personalities, and great voice acting, making the overall experience satisfying.”
- “The graphics were really pretty, but we have already seen the characters in the previous games.”
- “The protagonist and a few main characters have outfit variety, but the small variations in facial expressions and ear movements for Luccretian characters are not enough to make the artwork stand out.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability due to its two distinct routes, allowing players to experience different outcomes or a combination of both.
- “There is, of course, replay value as well, with two routes you can experience (or a mix thereof).”
- “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.”
- “With various character paths and decisions to make, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “There is of course replay value as well, with two routes you can experience (or a mix thereof).”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that the romance feels rushed and the overall story predictable. While the artwork and character design are praised, they do not compensate for the shortcomings in character growth and narrative engagement.
- “The artwork in the game is stunning, showcasing the immense effort put into every setting and character design.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their stories feel authentic and engaging.”
- “This game sadly does not offer enough positive aspects, since its theme is repetitive after the third game. The character development simply does not exist, and the romance was just rushed; even the story was predictable.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game offers a rich experience centered around player choices, allowing for multiple dialogue paths and story branches. Players can utilize numerous save slots to explore different outcomes, and the inclusion of Japanese voice acting enhances the overall immersion. Additionally, there are unlockable scenes that reward exploration of various gameplay options.
- “You'll get plenty of gameplay, and I almost forgot to mention that there's Japanese voice acting, too.”
- “As with earlier titles in the Story of Eroolia series, the game has plenty of save slots to allow for different gameplay and dialogue choices. There is a small popup icon of Regina and Leona/Myana to reach slightly different storyline branches and unlock secret scenes at the end of the prologue and the first three chapters.”
- “In regards to gameplay, there is just the option of choices.”
- “As with earlier titles of the Eroolia series, the game has plenty of save slots to allow different gameplay and dialogue choices to be made during the game, with a small popup icon of Regina and Leona/Myana to reach a slightly different storyline branch and open a secret unlockable scene at the end of the prologue and the first 3 chapters.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its fun and engaging story, filled with surprising and heartwarming moments that resonate with both new and returning characters.
- “The story is fun and engaging, filled with many surprising and heartwarming moments featuring both new and recurring characters.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “I found myself deeply moved by the narrative, as it beautifully explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.”

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How to Sing to Open Your Heart is a action game.

How to Sing to Open Your Heart is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

How to Sing to Open Your Heart was released on January 17, 2019.

How to Sing to Open Your Heart was developed by ROSEVERTE.

How to Sing to Open Your Heart has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

How to Sing to Open Your Heart is a single player game.

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