Love Alchemy: A Heart In Winter
- March 11, 2019
- Ilving Studio
Get on Steam"Love Alchemy: A Heart in Winter" is a romantic mystery game involving a young woman and her charming but mysterious lover. Players explore a fairy tale castle, solve puzzles, and search for hidden objects to uncover the truth about the lover's past and the eerie paintings in the castle. The game is set in opulent castle halls, creepy dungeons, and exotic faraway lands, with a captivating romance intertwined in the storyline.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and atmospheric music, enhancing the overall experience.
- The storyline is interesting and engaging, with likable characters that keep players invested.
- Despite its short length, the game provides a fun experience for fans of hidden object and puzzle-solving games.
- The gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, with very few puzzles and trivial challenges.
- There are significant issues with translation, including incorrect item names and untranslated text, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- Technical problems such as freezing, a malfunctioning hint system, and crashes detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and charming, while others criticize its simplistic nature and troubling themes, such as justifying violence for love. Additionally, the lack of voice-over for story segments and technical issues like a broken hint system detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players still appreciate the character introductions and emotional moments within the narrative.
“But the story!”
“- an interesting storyline”
“It has a lovely story to it, introduces a lot of characters, but after playing it a few times, still makes me smile.”
“However, as a developer/publisher being fully aware of this, I cannot for the life of me understand why there is no voice over at least for the story parts.”
“Barely an hour of gameplay, a hint system that keeps breaking, a few crashes, and a story that, well.... [spoiler]excuses a violent killer because he 'did it for love'[/spoiler], which is pretty messed up.”
“The story is simplistic.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, described as beautiful, have aged well since its release in 2013, contributing to its continued enjoyment. However, some users experienced issues with the hint button, which would intermittently stop functioning.
“This was released in 2013 on Steam (and is probably older), and graphics aside, it is still fun to play these days.”
“Beautiful graphics.”
“Beautiful graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and short, lasting only about an hour, and is marred by a malfunctioning hint system and occasional crashes. Additionally, the story's controversial themes detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is a bit repetitive.”
“Barely an hour of gameplay, a hint system that keeps breaking, a few crashes, and a story that, well.... [spoiler]excuses a violent killer because he 'did it for love'[/spoiler], which is pretty messed up.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes, especially when attempting to use hints. This has led to frustrating experiences, including the need to reboot their computers.
“There is one puzzle, however, that is a bit of a pain in the rear, and if you decide to 'get a hint,' the game freezes.”
“The computer freezes, and I have to reboot; the game freezes up every time I get to a certain point.”
“The game consistently freezes, requiring me to restart my computer each time.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily enhanced by its atmospheric music, which creates an immersive and engaging experience for players. This musical backdrop contributes significantly to the overall mood and emotional depth of the game.
“The atmospheric music really enhances the overall experience, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
“The combination of atmospheric music and sound design creates an immersive environment that keeps you engaged.”
“Every note of the atmospheric music adds to the tension and beauty of the game, making each moment feel significant.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight how the soundscapes effectively complement the gameplay and setting.
“The atmospheric music creates an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“I love how the atmospheric music sets the mood and draws you deeper into the game world.”
“The atmospheric music perfectly complements the visuals, making every moment feel more impactful.”
