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Rave Heart

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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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About Rave Heart

Rave Heart is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Starmage and was released on August 28, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A Turn-Based Sci-FI RPG. Journey into the Galaxy of Xerxes and play as Klein, A Cipher, and personal bodyguard to Princess Ellemine, as he finds himself entangled in the ongoing struggle between the Errans and Draconians.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
story15 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Engaging and ambitious story with well-developed, memorable characters and strong world-building in a sci-fi setting.
  • Accessible yet deep turn-based combat system featuring a rock-paper-scissors type weakness mechanic with satisfying animations and voice acting.
  • Abundant side quests and exploration that expand the game world, combined with a polished presentation including vibrant pixel art and a good soundtrack.
  • Some pacing issues with heavy dialogue and cutscenes early on can interrupt gameplay flow and immersion.
  • Quest navigation can be inconsistent or confusing later in the game, particularly with the removal of directional arrows and lack of a quest log.
  • Certain gameplay elements like the Astral Mode are poorly implemented, and a lack of MP regeneration skills can limit combat strategy variety.

  • story

    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its engaging, well-written characters, emotional depth, and strong world-building, with a mix of serious political intrigue and humorous side quests that expand the universe. While the pacing can be slow due to heavy dialogue and some quest navigation feels inconsistent, the overall narrative—with its plot twists and satisfying conclusion—successfully captivates players and stands out among RPG Maker games.

    • “You can tell a lot of care went into making this universe feel alive, and it made me want to dig into every bit of story and dialogue I could find.”
    • “The game's custom animations and battlers add depth and immersion to battles, while the story is engaging and has a great cast of characters.”
    • “A great story filled with emotions, well written characters with varying personalities, and fun gameplay!”
    • “One noticeable disadvantage is the inconsistency in quest navigation.”
    • “That said, there is a pretty blatant use of writer's convenience at the start of the story.”
    • “The story and world building are ambitious, but some parts definitely needed a sanity check.”

  • gameplay

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for being solid, engaging, and emotionally impactful, featuring rich galaxy-building and memorable characters. Updates have further improved the experience, enhancing story and mechanics while offering intuitive and enjoyable gameplay elements. Despite some minor distractions, overall gameplay exceeds expectations and remains a standout aspect.

    • “Great gameplay, rich galaxy-building, gorgeous presentation, and memorable characters—it checks all the boxes and then some.”
    • “I was greatly surprised by this entry, since it is a lot more emotionally affecting and gameplay-strong than it may look on the surface.”
    • “A great story filled with emotions, well written characters with varying personalities, and fun gameplay!”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature charming pixel art with detailed character designs and a mix of classic RPG and area-specific visuals. The futuristic style and animated battlers are well-received, contributing to an engaging aesthetic.

    • “Game contains lovely pixel visuals and detailed character pictures.”
    • “The game has different visuals with classic RPG styles and area-specific designs.”
    • “Graphics are futuristic and I like the animated battlers style.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for its nostalgic and atmospheric qualities that complement the game’s environments, enhancing tense moments and overall immersion. While some find certain tracks tiresome and feel the selection lacks careful curation, adjustable audio settings are appreciated by streamers and multitaskers. Overall, the soundtrack is considered good and fitting within the game's futuristic and dynamic design.

    • “Adjusting music, ambient sounds, and effects is fantastic for streamers and multitaskers.”
    • “The music, sound, and world design was superb and there were some tense moments brought upon by the atmospheric design.”
    • “Graphics are futuristic and I like the animated battlers style; music is great, and the battle system is awesome (love how the dev utilizes weaknesses).”
    • “The writing is another story, though, and I can't shake the feeling that the music was picked out of some repository with less care than I'd like.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's natural and expressive performances effectively convey both emotional and lighter moments, resulting in a surprisingly impactful experience. Additionally, extensive side quests enhance immersion, enriching the emotional depth beyond the main storyline.

    • “Performances feel natural and expressive, which really helps sell both the emotional moments and the lighter, funnier scenes.”
    • “Even shed a tear or two.”
    • “I was greatly surprised by this entry, since it is a lot more emotionally affecting and gameplay-strong than it may look on the surface.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is highlighted by witty banter and modern references, adding charm to the story. Side stories are especially praised for their lighthearted character interactions and comedic tone, providing a refreshing contrast to the main game's more serious narrative.

    • “The humorous banter and contemporary references give the story a certain charm.”
    • “Although the main game put the story as its focus, somehow I enjoyed the side stories more, mainly because they focus more on character interactions and a funny atmosphere instead of the serious and bland tone.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its superb music, sound, and world design, creating both humorous character interactions in side stories and tense moments in the main game. While the main story's serious tone feels bland to some, the overall atmospheric experience is engaging and well-crafted.

    • “The music, sound, and world design were superb, creating tense moments brought about by the atmospheric design.”
    • “Although the main game focused on the story, I enjoyed the side stories more because they emphasize character interactions and a funny atmosphere instead of a serious and bland tone.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The optimization ensures smooth and natural performance, enhancing the emotional impact and comedic timing throughout the game.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features deep character development that effectively balances classic elements with fresh storytelling, enhancing its immersive world-building.

    • “With its deep character development and immersive world-building, the game hits a good balance between old and new.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect minimal or non-existent, indicating that the game does not require excessive repetitive tasks to achieve goals.

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Rave Heart is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. Common tags for Rave Heart include turn-based, indie, lgbtq+, aliens, pixel graphics and others.

Rave Heart is available on PC and Windows.

Rave Heart was released on August 28, 2020.

Rave Heart was developed by Starmage.

Rave Heart has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Rave Heart for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Rave Heart is a single player game.

Similar games include Virgo Versus The Zodiac, Sea of Stars, Quartet, Divided Reigns, Chained Echoes and others.