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 has a bright, colorful atmosphere and features unique avatars for NPCs, making it visually appealing.
- There are many different areas to explore, and the story has some entertaining moments, providing a decent amount of gameplay.
- The game allows for gender selection and includes a variety of crops and animals to interact with, which can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including a major issue where certain character endings do not trigger correctly, leading to frustration.
- There is a lack of direction and guidance, making it difficult for players to progress without external help, and the absence of a map exacerbates this problem.
- The storyline contains problematic themes, including sexism and a lack of LGBTQ+ representation, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story37 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and engaging, while others criticize it as generic, poorly written, and lacking depth. Many users noted issues with bugs and quest mechanics that hinder the overall experience, particularly in relation to the romance aspect, which is crucial to the narrative. Overall, the story seems to struggle with originality and coherence, leaving some players feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.
“I love it, it has a good story~”
“Good story.”
“The rest of the story besides this side-bit has so far been fairly good, though not terribly original.”
“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.”
“I played through two runs and I'm too bored to see the last ending. The second ending just froze in the middle. The game is addictive, but the story is complete trash; it pales in comparison to the first game and it's not even on the same podium as Stardew Valley. Waste of money at full price.”
“The story of this game is poorly written and silly.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and mind-numbing, particularly in the farming mechanics which feel underdeveloped and repetitive. While some players appreciate the unique party mechanics and the elimination of complex inventory management, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it difficult to reach the more engaging aspects of gameplay. Overall, the farming is seen as a means to an end rather than a fulfilling experience, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's pacing and satisfaction.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the overall visuals and cheerful atmosphere, while others criticized the pixelation, particularly in character sprites, due to the default resolution. While the graphics are not deemed terrible, they fall short of expectations, leading to a lack of overall enthusiasm.
“Overall, I did enjoy the visuals and the cheery atmosphere.”
“Graphics are okay and the music is relaxing.”
“On a positive note, 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 fugly, 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 playful cheesiness, with memorable lines that highlight absurd situations, such as a character's wealth juxtaposed with their outdated views on leadership. Additionally, the humorous descriptions of upcoming events add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“I absolutely loved the dry humor in this game.”
“Funny, if cheesy, descriptions of upcoming events in the mail.”
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every moment enjoyable.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players describing it as nice and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“On a positive note, the graphics aren't terrible and the music is quite nice.”
“Graphics are okay and the music is relaxing.”
- 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 cheery ambiance. While many players appreciate the visuals, some feel that other issues detract from the overall experience.
“It is a bright, colorful atmosphere.”
“Overall, I did enjoy the visuals and the cheery atmosphere.”
- 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 just 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 stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
