Melting Hearts: Our Love Will Grow 2
- April 28, 2016
- John Wizard
Get on Steam"Melting Hearts: Our Love Will Grow 2" is a farming simulation game where players must save their town's land from being taken over by a major corporation building a new mall. The game takes place in the winter, making farming difficult, and players must learn ancient farming secrets to succeed. Players can choose their gender and partner, explore exotic lands, and engage in story-based gameplay with character development and side quests. The barn and chicken coops can also be transformed into accommodations for visitors to earn extra income.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a simplified experience that allows players to focus on tasks and explore different approaches, making it enjoyable despite being less expansive than its predecessor.
- The farming mechanics are straightforward and easy to manage, providing a casual gaming experience that is accessible to players.
- The game features a colorful atmosphere with charming characters and a variety of activities, making it a cute and engaging farming and dating sim.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with character endings and a lack of proper tutorials, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a significant lack of direction and guidance, making it difficult for players to navigate the game and complete quests without getting lost.
- The story and character development are often criticized as generic and unmemorable, with some players feeling that the game fails to capture the charm of similar titles like Stardew Valley.
- story36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and poorly written, often comparing it unfavorably to similar titles like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. While some appreciate the romance mechanics and the potential for character development, others criticize the lack of engaging quests, bugs, and a linear narrative that feels uninspired. Overall, the story seems to struggle with execution, leaving players feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.
“The storyline starts off slow and takes a while to get through.”
“The rest of the story besides this side-bit has so far been fairly good, though not terribly original.”
“It's an improvement in many ways over the previous game as well, but even if just there's more story.”
“The story is generic and mediocre; the town seems huge but feels desolate. The control system is almost too simplified, and there just isn't anything captivating enough to make me want to come back for more.”
“The story of this game is poorly written and silly.”
“The quests don't make a lot of sense, and there's a twist at the end which invalidates all your hard work.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in farming and cooking mechanics. While some appreciate the elimination of complex tool management, others feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment and momentum of the game, making it feel generic and lacking in satisfaction. Overall, the game offers a slower-paced experience that may appeal to those less focused on the traditional relaxation of farming sims.
“I think that repetition in farming games is inevitable, but this series suffers from it being mind-numbing.”
“Having to grind out 4+ tedious hours just to get to the fun parts really kills a game's momentum completely.”
“The farming system was interesting at first but proved to be grindy and didn't really give a sense of satisfaction when the crops were ready to harvest.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a party mechanic that adds a unique twist to traditional farming games, alongside a romance system integral to the story. However, some players experienced bugs related to character relationships and found the gameplay to be linear or generic at times, with certain mechanics feeling purposeless until later in the game. Overall, while some aspects may be repetitive, many players found the experience engaging and worth the investment.
“I really like the party mechanic in the series--it's a nice take on the events you see in other farming games, but the themes are varied.”
“Despite the reviews, I bought it and had a great time playing (it was hard to stop and take a break) and for the $2 I paid for it, 11 hours of interesting gameplay!”
“+ well-planned, complicated dungeon maps that are set up to encourage you to come back to see what any new mechanics you unlocked can reveal.”
“I finished this game because I felt like it would be easy to do, and since it wouldn't be difficult mechanically to complete the game, I felt as though I had an obligation to do it.”
“I barely have an hour's worth of gameplay and I have to force myself to play it.”
“Pretty generic storyline and generic farming mechanics.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the overall visuals and cheerful atmosphere, while others criticized the pixelation, particularly in character sprites, due to the default resolution. Despite some positive elements, the graphical quality was deemed lacking by several users.
“Overall, I did enjoy the visuals and the cheery atmosphere.”
“The graphics aren't terrible and the music is quite nice.”
“The pixels are blown up for the default resolution, and it's a little ugly, but only really on the character sprites.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of dry wit and cheesy, amusing descriptions, particularly in the context of character interactions and event notifications. Players appreciate the cleverness of the dialogue, which often includes darkly comedic elements.
“I absolutely loved the dry humor in this game.”
“Funny, if cheesy, descriptions of upcoming events in the mail.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a bright and colorful aesthetic that contributes to a cheerful ambiance. While many players appreciate the visuals and overall vibe, some feel that other issues detract from the experience.
“It is a bright, colorful atmosphere.”
“Overall, I did enjoy the visuals and the cheery atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and a positive aspect of the overall experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, particularly noting instances where the game freezes during critical moments, such as a scene before a wedding. This suggests that performance may be inconsistent, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
“At the end of the game, I reached the scene just before getting married, and the mayor walked in and froze the scene.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
