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70%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Particle Hearts is a single player open world role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Underwater Fire and was released on August 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Particle Hearts is a third-person adventure set in a stunning world made entirely of particles, where you use unique abilities to manipulate the environment, solve puzzles, and avoid enemies. Explore open landscapes, uncover hidden paths, and collect memories that reveal your mysterious connection to this shifting realm. Encounter creatures whose intentions blur the lines between friend and foe as you unravel your purpose.

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story4 positive mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a unique particle-based art style that creates an immersive experience.
  • The music is calming and beautifully complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game.
  • The puzzles are well-designed and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment, encouraging exploration and discovery.
  • The camera controls can be tricky at times, leading to frustration during platforming sequences.
  • Some players may find the pacing slow and the exploration stretches too long, leading to moments of boredom.
  • The lack of clear direction and minimalistic storytelling may not appeal to those who prefer structured narratives and tighter gameplay.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as compelling and emotionally resonant, inviting players to connect deeply with the protagonist's journey through a dreamlike world. It unfolds across eight chapters, with optional collectibles that enhance the narrative experience, rewarding exploration and curiosity. While some players may find the storytelling minimalistic and the pacing slow, those who engage with the memories and chimes will uncover a rich and intriguing tale that adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “The story was compelling, and you feel and suffer with the protagonist along their journey.”
    • “Even though each memory is just a brief paragraph of text, the combination of cut scenes and text actually provides quite a deep and emotional story, which I found very interesting.”
    • “The visual style is beautiful, the world is fun to explore, the music is amazing, and the story is mysterious and compelling.”
    • “Its slow pace, minimalistic storytelling, and light-touch mechanics may not resonate with players who seek tight platforming, structured narratives, or high-stakes gameplay.”
    • “The story was pretty bare bones but had a few thought-provoking moments.”
    • “Make sure you get all the chimes in each level to really get all you can out of the story.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, featuring a calming orchestral soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the impressive collaboration with a notable artist, noting that the music complements the stunning visuals and contributes to a compelling and mysterious experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element, with many hoping for its release as a standalone album.

    • “The music is amazing, and the visual aspect is so different from other games but still impressive.”
    • “In conjunction with the orchestral soundtrack full of tense and dramatic moments, it really is a feast for the eyes and ears, and there is an eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge all the time.”
    • “The music was also top notch and really fit the world and presentation of the game.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and unique art style, which can sometimes create ambiguity in navigation but enhances the immersive experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric visuals that complement the audio design, making it a captivating choice for fans of aesthetically driven games. Overall, the visuals are described as impressive and thought-provoking, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “A stunning game filled with excellent visuals and amazing cutscenes.”
    • “What initially drew me to Particle Hearts was the gorgeous art style.”
    • “At times, the sheer beauty of the visuals can distract from navigation, as it’s not always immediately clear what is solid terrain or what’s decorative, but this ambiguity often feels intentional, reinforcing the sense that the world exists in a liminal state between form and dissolution.”
    • “The art style of a purely particle-based world is very unique, and I can see it being hit and miss with people because of this.”
    • “To quote their website: 'We aspire to create thought-provoking game worlds filled with wonder and discovery, with imaginative visuals unique to the medium.'”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by a slow, deliberate rhythm that encourages exploration and discovery, with mechanics that subtly shift the player's experience through unique interactions and puzzles. While the minimalistic storytelling and light-touch mechanics may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or structured narratives, the overall experience is enhanced by impressive music and art, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a more contemplative approach. However, some users noted that the camera can be tricky at times.

    • “The camera can be a bit tricky sometimes, but gameplay was fun enough, with skills being unlocked and lots to discover.”
    • “These gates shift the game’s mechanics in subtle and sometimes surprising ways, bending gravity, warping spatial logic, or altering how objects interact.”
    • “The game is really good at implying the mystery of things early on, and the puzzles are a good means of teaching more about the mechanics and how they can interact.”
    • “Gameplay unfolds in a slow, deliberate rhythm.”
    • “Its slow pace, minimalistic storytelling, and light-touch mechanics may not resonate with players who seek tight platforming, structured narratives, or high-stakes gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay, music, and art are all really impressive.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Particle Hearts is praised for its meditative and emotionally resonant experience, immersing players in a dreamlike world that emphasizes feeling over function. The game effectively combines cut scenes and brief text memories to create a deep and evocative narrative, making it a beautiful journey that resonates emotionally with players.

    • “Particle Hearts is a meditative and emotionally resonant puzzle-platformer that invites players into a luminous, dreamlike world built entirely out of shifting particles and ambient storytelling.”
    • “Particle Hearts is a quiet, beautiful, and emotionally evocative journey that prioritizes feeling over function.”
    • “Even though each memory is just a brief paragraph of text, the combination of cut scenes and text actually provides quite a deep and emotional story which I found very interesting.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a surreal and introspective experience, reminiscent of titles like Journey and Gris, where visual poetry and aesthetic serve as narrative tools. Coupled with a dramatic orchestral soundtrack, it creates an eerie ambiance that keeps players engaged and on edge throughout their exploration.

    • “Developed by Underwater Fire and published by First Break Labs, the game is less concerned with traditional platforming conventions and more focused on crafting a surreal and atmospheric experience that emphasizes introspection, discovery, and visual poetry.”
    • “For players who appreciate games like Journey, Gris, or Rain World—titles that use aesthetic and atmosphere as narrative tools—this is a game well worth exploring.”
    • “In conjunction with the orchestral soundtrack full of tense and dramatic moments, it really is a feast for the eyes and ears, and there is an eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge all the time.”
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Particle Hearts is a open world role playing game with mystery theme.

Particle Hearts is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Particle Hearts was released on August 25, 2025.

Particle Hearts was developed by Underwater Fire.

Particle Hearts has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Particle Hearts is a single player game.

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