Spirited Heart Deluxe

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Spirited Heart Deluxe is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Winter Wolves and was released on May 29, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Spirited Heart Deluxe" is a fantasy life simulation game where you create your own character, choosing from a human, elf, or demoness. Your choices affect the dialogue and interactions in the game's virtual world. You can choose a job, train skills, and encounter six potential partners, with the goal of winning their hearts and possibly getting married. The game features 20 different jobs and numerous dialogue combinations, offering a high level of replayability.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game features a variety of characters and relationships, allowing players to explore different romantic paths.
The graphics are charming and the character designs are appealing, adding a visual appeal to the gameplay.
The game can provide a nostalgic experience for players who enjoy life simulation and dating sim genres.

The gameplay heavily relies on random number generation (RNG) for stat raising and job performance, leading to frustrating and tedious experiences.
The writing and character development are often shallow, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters or feel invested in the story.
The game is considered overpriced for the content it offers, with many reviewers suggesting it should be sold at a significantly lower price.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The game's story is widely criticized for being weak, lacking depth, and failing to engage players, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a stat-driven simulation than a narrative experience. Characters are described as boring and underdeveloped, with little continuity or meaningful interactions, leading to a hollow gameplay experience. While some players found moments of enjoyment in the story, overall, it is seen as poorly integrated and insufficiently compelling to support the game's mechanics.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Spirited Heart gave its characters strong, clear personalities and attitudes, along with flashes of background story that I liked.”
- “The story is enjoyable (for six dollars), and it has replay value.”
- “Such a cheesy plot, and you can say that there is just no plot.”
- “There's no overarching story, or even any continuity between different characters' random encounters.”
- “The game system is tedious, and there is no story worth speaking of.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with players often feeling forced to engage in repetitive tasks to raise stats and unlock content. While some enjoy the challenge of collecting items and pursuing romantic paths, many find the experience marred by excessive grinding and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration. Overall, the grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the story and gameplay, making it a significant drawback for many players.
- “The stat-raising is both easy (lots of time, few consequences, ability to save scum) and tedious (you gain stats from jobs slowly and randomly, the max stats are high, and paying to raise stats requires lots of grinding for cash).”
- “The entire game is a grind like this, and if you wanted to pick a specific romantic partner, you better hope and pray that you knew what stats you had to train beforehand, otherwise you'll have extra hours of grinding just to start on their paths.”
- “The story does a poor job of driving along the stat grinding (which is fairly random whether your stats will even increase or not); and ultimately the game feels hollow and pointless.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics in the game are described as charming and cute, with a notable art style that some players appreciate. However, there are criticisms regarding the inconsistency and lack of depth in the visuals, leading to mixed feelings about their overall quality and value for the price.
- “The art style is as cute as I remembered it, and I enjoy the random encounters that the characters have with potential romantic partners!”
- “There's a lot of charm and terrific artwork in Spirited Heart, but the $20 price point feels unfair.”
- “Adorable graphics.”
- “From the flashes of a storyline to the lack of one, from pretty artwork to anatomical fails, nothing in this game really flows.”
- “The graphics kind of suck in my opinion.”
- “The art style is all over the place.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its accessibility and variety of skills, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth compared to other life simulation games. Players appreciate the ability to save anytime, but find the decision-making mechanics frustrating and the overall experience monotonous at times. Additionally, the game's reliance on random elements adds some unpredictability, though it may not appeal to those unfamiliar with the visual novel genre.
- “I adore the gameplay, and the writing is at times deep and moving.”
- “It's an easy game; the concept and gameplay are easy to master.”
- “Very nice gameplay, lots of options on skills, etc.”
- “Cannot fathom playing normal mode unless there's something I am missing here regarding game mechanics.”
- “TL;DR: Underdeveloped characters, annoying lack of foresight with dialogue options, shallow gameplay when compared to other current and older life sims, not worth $20 even for diehard fans of the genre.”
- “Thankfully I could save anytime, but this kind of one strike and you're out gameplay decision-making is ridiculous and has no reason to exist aside from, ahem, laziness.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and mediocre, with many players noting its absence during gameplay. When present, the romantic tracks feel out of place, often clashing with the game's tone and context. Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the experience, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Simply visiting that location and meeting them by chance will cause cheesy romantic music to start playing, give you two conversational choices to pick, likely improve your relationship score with them, and if you're lucky it might even increase a stat by a few points (of which you need a huge amount for it to even do anything).”
- “While you can disable same-sex or opposite-sex romances to taste, this isn't an option given to you unless you go looking for it, and can be confusing when you find an abusive employer yelling at you to romantic music on your first few encounters.”
- “Music is practically non-existent; the few tracks that are here are mediocre.”
- “The game had no music and few sound effects.”
- “There’s no music, so you feel like just clicking and reading some here and there.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of endings and enjoyable gameplay, others feel that once achievements are unlocked, the game lacks significant incentive to replay. Many reviews suggest that the game could benefit from more variety to enhance its replay value, with play sessions typically lasting 2-3 hours.
- “Yes, there is tons of replayability, but each game will only last you somewhere between 2-3 hours.”
- “With several marriage and career endings to attain, it's got quite a bit of replayability.”
- “Could use a little more variety for replay value, but it's absolutely charming, witty, and a lot of fun.”
- “It's like a less complex princess maker, with maybe two hours of story and little replay value.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the need for characters to take breaks for self-care, reflecting a balance between humor and heartfelt moments that resonate with players. This blend creates a relatable experience that emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being.
- “Every few days, you will tell your character to take time for herself to restore her health and emotional state, so she can continue to work.”
- “However, it was packed with humor and some very heartwarming moments.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for its reliance on random dice rolls to determine work performance, leading to inconsistent and often unsatisfactory outcomes, including reduced pay even for adequate performance.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high-quality graphics without sacrificing frame rates.”
- “Poor work performance means you won't get paid - and work performance is determined by randomly choosing dice.”
- “Even adequate performance results in half pay!”