The Princess' Heart

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The Princess' Heart is a single player role playing game. It was developed by RosePortal Games and was released on July 30, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Princess' Heart" is a visual novel game where players assume the role of a knight tasked with protecting a princess. The game features a non-linear story with multiple endings based on player choices. Players will interact with various characters, uncover secrets, and possibly win the princess' heart.

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story9 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The Princess' Heart features a touching and emotionally resonant story that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and personal growth, particularly through the protagonist Aerin's journey.
The game includes a charming cast of characters, each with distinct personalities and humorous interactions, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
The soundtrack is beautifully composed, effectively setting the mood for various scenes and elevating the emotional stakes throughout the game.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with generic graphics and repetitive gameplay mechanics that can make the experience feel tedious and uninspired.
The protagonist, Aerin, is often portrayed as unlikable and self-centered, which can hinder player investment in her journey and the overall story.
The rising prices of items and skills as players level up can create frustration, making resource management feel unnecessarily constraining and detracting from the enjoyment of exploration and combat.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Princess' Heart" is a character-driven narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption through the journey of Princess Aerin Goldheart, whose life spirals when she suspects her prince's infidelity. While the emotional depth and heartfelt moments resonate, the narrative suffers from simplistic character development and pacing issues, with some quests feeling like filler. Despite its modest production values, the game offers an earnest and personal story that appeals to fans of indie RPGs, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex narrative experience.
- “The princess’ heart, developed by RosePortal Games and published by Komodo, is a story-driven role-playing game that combines traditional RPG mechanics with an emotionally charged narrative about love, loss, and redemption.”
- “The story centers on Princess Aerin Goldheart, whose idyllic life begins to unravel when she suspects that her beloved prince has been unfaithful.”
- “Despite its modest production values, it remains cohesive, polished enough to feel professional, and heartfelt in its storytelling.”
- “Most of the cast are one-dimensional blocks of wood who will occasionally chime in with a line or two of reactionary dialogue, but not actually influence any part of the plot or each other through their words or actions.”
- “There are no consequences whatsoever for the protagonist's wrongdoing, and her blitheness is only ever rewarded, yet the story presents itself as one in which she's supposed to be a sympathetic or even heroic figure.”
- “These two are introduced to us and are just flat out unlikable; how does one get invested in the story when the characters themselves actively fight your interest if you decide to give it a chance?”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and variety, seamlessly transitioning between melancholic piano pieces, adventurous themes, and dramatic combat tracks that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the game's standout features, with some recommending the deluxe edition solely for its inclusion. While there are some criticisms regarding the game's visuals and mechanics, the evocative music consistently elevates the mood and immerses players in the story.
- “The emotional tone is further strengthened by the game’s soundtrack, which stands out as one of its most memorable features.”
- “Roseportal have once again delivered an alluring, orchestral-sounding set of musical pieces which all fit quite well into the game's environments and narrative.”
- “The music shifts seamlessly between melancholy piano pieces, adventurous field themes, and tense battle tracks, helping to establish the emotional rhythm of each scene.”
- “Even when the visuals and dialogue feel limited, the music manages to elevate the mood and immerse the player in the story’s emotional stakes.”
- “I can't say it more clearly: buy the deluxe version, just for the soundtrack alone, the music being already in the game files be damned.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Princess' Heart" is accessible and engaging, featuring traditional JRPG elements like exploration, turn-based combat, and party management, while introducing innovative mechanics such as the ability to swap party members mid-battle for strategic flexibility. Although the game balances accessibility with increasing challenge, some mechanics feel uneven and the visuals are dated, yet the heartfelt narrative and well-designed boss fights contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. While it may not break new ground in RPG gameplay, it offers a solid and fun adventure for fans of the genre.
- “At its core, The Princess' Heart is built on familiar JRPG foundations—exploration, turn-based combat, and party management—but it introduces small innovations that keep the gameplay engaging.”
- “One of the game’s most interesting mechanics is the ability to switch party members in the middle of combat, allowing for flexible strategy and resource management during long battles.”
- “Overall, it's a very solid JRPG with a bit wonky gameplay mechanics, but a beautiful soundtrack, a good variety of locations and enemies, and an entertaining story.”
- “Gameplay should never be a consideration for RPGs, as they are boring by design, but even by the low standard of the genre, this game's technical aspects are lacking.”
- “However, with the bland RPG battle mechanics, the game told me that this fantasy demon was just a bunch of stats - no different from a snake, bird, goblin, or manticore.”
- “As for gameplay, there are no difficulty modes, but as the battles are well balanced and the monsters don’t respawn until you’ve left the dungeon completely, it doesn’t feel necessary.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as standard for RPG Maker titles, featuring a nostalgic, old-school aesthetic reminiscent of SNES visuals. While some players appreciate the polished environments and thoughtful design elements, others criticize the dated visuals and limited world design, suggesting that the emotional storytelling and music compensate for these shortcomings. Overall, the graphics evoke a mixed response, with some finding charm in their simplicity while others feel they fall short of modern standards.
- “The graphics look really clean and polished, and the environment is beautiful, which can easily attract players.”
- “The art style is on par with other good RPG Maker and visual novels you can think of.”
- “Graphics are pretty standard, but used wisely and correctly in my opinion.”
- “The pre-made Enterbrain RTP visuals and mapping seem lazy.”
- “Like I said, graphics-wise the game is very much below Roseportal's usual average.”
- “The only actual custom graphics I've noticed are the title screen and the intro movie, which both are really well done.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"The Princess' Heart" is an emotionally resonant RPG that follows protagonist Aerin on her journey of self-discovery, emphasizing themes of love, loss, and personal growth. The game effectively combines heartfelt writing, a touching soundtrack, and character-driven storytelling, creating a powerful emotional experience despite its modest visuals and production values. While it may have some technical flaws, its sincerity and depth leave a lasting impact on players.
- “The princess’ heart, developed by RosePortal Games and published by Komodo, is a story-driven role-playing game that combines traditional RPG mechanics with an emotionally charged narrative about love, loss, and redemption.”
- “It’s a premise that feels both classic and deeply personal, weaving elements of romance, tragedy, and self-discovery into a cohesive emotional thread that drives the experience from start to finish.”
- “Ultimately, The Princess’ Heart is a small but emotionally powerful RPG that manages to balance simplicity and substance.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed experience; while some players find the initial grind tedious and repetitive, others note that the overall difficulty is low, allowing for a relatively quick completion without excessive grinding for levels or loot. However, the need for grinding to compensate for equipment shortages and the repetitive nature of side quests and dungeon mechanics can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the game strikes a balance between necessary grinding and a streamlined experience, though some players feel it leans too heavily on grind at times.
- “At the start, it's a repetitive, tedious grind.”
- “Moreover, battles are tedious and boring.”
- “A good amount of that time is grinding for levels, as the lack of equipment forces you to make up for it by leveling your characters.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Princess' Heart" is characterized by its charming and witty dialogue, particularly through the character of Gavin, who adds a sympathetic and comedic touch to the story. Players appreciate the blend of emotional depth and humor, with several funny moments and side quests enhancing the overall experience. The game's lighthearted approach complements its role-playing elements, making it an enjoyable and funny adventure.
- “Gavin is hilarious and sympathetic.”
- “Nice emotional and humorous dialogue and storyline.”
- “Great game, really funny.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is primarily driven by the storytelling, as the simplicity of the visuals does not significantly diminish the overall experience, allowing the narrative to convey most of the emotional depth.
- “The simplicity of the visuals doesn’t completely detract from the atmosphere; instead, it allows the storytelling to carry most of the emotional weight.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The world feels alive, with every detail contributing to a rich atmosphere that draws you in and makes you feel part of the experience.”
- “The simplicity of the visuals doesn’t completely detract from the atmosphere, but it does make the storytelling carry most of the emotional weight.”
- “The game feels lifeless and lacks the immersive qualities that would draw players into its world.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that players are concerned about whether the game's monetization strategy is merely a cash grab or if it offers substantial content beyond basic assets. Many seek assurance that the game provides value and depth rather than relying solely on superficial elements for profit.
- “Is the game just a quick cash grab, or is there more to it than a simple premade asset layer?”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is criticized for its lack of depth, as the narrative style is overly simplistic and leaves players to fill in the gaps themselves. While there is some customization through skill purchases, it does not compensate for the absence of meaningful personal growth and narrative engagement.
- “This game's plot is founded on a few interesting concepts that unfortunately go absolutely nowhere due to a distant, simplistic narrative style that just seems to assume you'll imagine all the character development and nuances of personal growth yourself.”
- “Additionally, with the possibility of purchasing skills, some degree of customization and priority will matter in character development.”