How to Sing to Open Your Heart

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

How to Sing to Open Your Heart screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful art, charming characters, and excellent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
The storyline is lighthearted and humorous, with engaging moments that provide a mix of romance and comedy.
It offers easy achievements and replay value, making it a fun and accessible choice for fans of the genre.

The story is perceived as predictable and linear, with decisions feeling like they lack significant impact on the narrative.
Some players found the pacing awkward, with rushed romantic developments that lacked proper buildup.
The game is relatively short for its price, leading to concerns about value compared to other similar titles.

story
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The story of "How to Sing to Open Your Heart" is a romantic comedy set in the "Story of Eroolia" series, featuring a mix of light-hearted moments and sociopolitical themes as the protagonist, Princess Myana, navigates her responsibilities and budding romance. While the narrative is described as predictable and somewhat repetitive for series veterans, it retains charm through its cute characters and engaging dialogue, making it enjoyable for newcomers. Overall, the game is recommended for its whimsical storytelling and character interactions, despite some critiques regarding pacing and decision impact.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful tracks and well-performed songs, enhancing the romantic comedy experience. With a variety of memorable background music and lively theme songs that complement the story's charm, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's overall appeal. Players appreciate the combination of pleasant melodies and engaging vocals, making the music a standout feature.
- “The game has some wonderful tracks and 2 wonderfully performed songs as well.”
- “Gorgeous art, gorgeous voice acting, gorgeous music.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “This game is recommended with the theme song DLC for the cute characters and fantasy world in the story of Eroolia as a romantic comedy featuring humans and Luccretia with attractive and comedic artwork, pleasant background music, unique character personalities, and great voice acting to make the game feel satisfying after finishing it.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for its delightful execution, featuring a blend of funny and serious moments that enhance the overall experience. The characters are endearing, and the excellent English translation contributes to the comedic impact, making it both entertaining and emotionally resonant.
- “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 character designs, and a charming fantasy world contributes to a satisfying gaming 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, and there are small variations in the facial expressions and ear movements for Luccretian characters, which make the artwork stand out.”
- “This game is recommended for its cute characters and fantasy world in 'Story of Eroolia,' featuring attractive and comedic artwork, pleasant background music, unique character personalities, and great voice acting that make the game feel satisfying after finishing it.”
character development
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While the game's artwork and character design are praised for their quality, the character development is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with a rushed romance and a predictable storyline contributing to a sense of repetitiveness.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character's unique story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”
- “The attention to detail in character backstories and their emotional arcs adds a rich layer to the gameplay experience.”
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability due to its two distinct routes, allowing players to experience different narratives 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.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to get there feels repetitive and doesn't offer enough variation.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that the choices I made didn't really change the experience enough to warrant a second playthrough.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in the story of Eroolia series offers multiple save slots, enabling players to explore different choices and dialogue paths, which can lead to varied story branches and unlockable scenes, particularly at the end of the prologue and the first three chapters.
- “As with earlier titles in the Story of Eroolia series, the game offers plenty of save slots, allowing for different gameplay and dialogue choices. A small popup icon of Regina and Leona/Myana helps players reach slightly different storyline branches and unlock secret scenes at the end of the prologue and the first three chapters.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and allows for a variety of choices that can significantly alter the story's direction, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how the game encourages exploration and experimentation with its branching paths and multiple endings, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
emotional
1 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.”