The Shape Of Heart

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The Shape Of Heart is a single player action game. It was developed by Dragon Whisper Game and was released on October 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Shape Of Heart is a storytelling-based puzzle game that tries to wake you up from the numbness of life.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Strong nostalgic elements and art style that evoke childhood memories and old gaming consoles.
Unique and interesting storytelling approach combined with a beautiful visual presentation.
Challenging puzzles that appeal to players who enjoy thoughtful gameplay and exploration.

Puzzles can be confusing and lack clear instructions, leading to trial and error frustration.
The game feels unfinished and short, with some players finding it difficult to understand or complete.
Some gameplay segments, especially the included Tetris part, are poorly received and detract from the experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User opinions on the story are mixed: some find it mundane and misleadingly promoted as story-heavy, while others appreciate its strong focus on narrative over puzzles and enjoy the immersive storytelling experience.
- “This game is an amazing story-driven puzzle game that I have always wanted for a long time.”
- “It's more about story, less about puzzle solving.”
- “It is totally okay to give up the puzzle you cannot solve and enjoy the rest of the story.”
- “Most disappointingly, the ads made this game look story-heavy, but it is not at all.”
- “Also, the story is about a boring person telling about his mundane life story.”
- “It seems that the developer tried too hard to immerse players in the story and decided to write instructions as few as possible.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay concept is unique and intriguing, drawing some players in with its distinct feel. However, it is hampered by poor execution, including overly simplified instructions and a lack of progression, which leads to a frustrating and ineffective experience for many.
- “Ahh...! I cannot state this enough, but the gameplay and overall feel of it is so unique and curious, I'm in love!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their nostalgic art style and visually engaging narration, which effectively evoke a sense of memory and emotion. However, some users feel that the experience is somewhat diminished by the lack of clear instructions.
- “Shape of Heart is very nostalgic and the visuals for the narration really take you down memory lane.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is widely praised for its great soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Great soundtrack”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users criticize the game's monetization for misleading ads that imply a story-heavy experience, which the game does not deliver.

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The Shape Of Heart is a action game.

The Shape Of Heart is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Shape Of Heart was released on October 25, 2016.

The Shape Of Heart was developed by Dragon Whisper Game.

The Shape Of Heart has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Shape Of Heart for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Shape Of Heart is a single player game.

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