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Tin Hearts

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82%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, stability
93% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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Tin Hearts is a single player action game. It was developed by Rogue Sun and was released on November 8, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Tin Hearts," a puzzle game originally in Early Access on Steam, is now being enhanced with the help of a publisher. The game aims to deliver improved gameplay, polish, and performance, with a full release planned for the future. If you've already purchased the Prologue version, you'll receive the updated game at no additional cost.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Tin Hearts features beautiful graphics and charming environments that create an immersive experience, reminiscent of a magical toy workshop.
  • The gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable, with clever puzzles that gradually introduce new mechanics, allowing for satisfying problem-solving moments.
  • The game has a heartfelt story that unfolds as you progress, adding emotional depth to the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game can be awkward to control, especially on certain VR systems, which may lead to frustration when manipulating objects and solving puzzles.
  • Currently, the game feels short on content, with only one act available, leaving players wanting more challenges and complexity.
  • Some players have reported issues with the pacing of the game, feeling that it ramps up too slowly and lacks immediate engagement.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is beautifully crafted, focusing on the poignant relationship between a father and daughter, complemented by stunning visuals and relaxing music. While the narrative unfolds gradually through gameplay and mini cutscenes, it carries a tragic theme that may not appeal to all players. Currently, only one act has been released, leaving potential for further development in the storyline as the game progresses.

    • “The story, art, and music are utterly beautiful.”
    • “The story of Tin Hearts revolves around a toymaker and the love he has for both his toys and his family.”
    • “The story unravels smoothly through the level progression, without feeling forced onto the puzzle-oriented gameplay.”
    • “However, the theme of the story (at least at the start) is an oppressively tragic one, so it's not a game you'll want to play if you want to be cheered up.”
    • “It is important to note, though, that this game has still only released one act out of a planned three, so the story has not yet ramped up.”
    • “I’ll not mention the story too much, but from the trailer I was expecting a lot more story-dumping, cramming it all in quickly and maybe uncomfortably.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals, impressive animations, and captivating art style that evoke a fairy-tale atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to enhance the graphics further with higher resolution settings, and the overall aesthetic contributes to an immersive experience. However, some users noted issues with brightness in certain transitions that could detract from the visual enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are wonderful, and bumping the resolution scaling to 200% or more makes them even better looking, if your PC can handle it.”
    • “Absolutely delightful game, the textures and graphics are awesome and the rooms are so good you can almost smell the wood that surrounds you.”
    • “The visuals are outstanding, and the animation is top tier, even down to the way they crash on the floor and die.”
    • “I had discomfort from the brightness of the transition screens (I had to close my eyes), and the spinning graphic should be much more translucent.”
    • “The graphics prove that VR games do not need to look as poorly as many do.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing pace and enjoyable puzzles, with a focus on exploration and problem-solving within beautifully crafted environments. While the game offers a satisfying experience, some mechanics are not clearly explained, and the free movement feature is only available after progressing through several levels. Overall, the gameplay is polished and integrates narrative elements well, but may not be compelling enough for all players to warrant a purchase.

    • “In the deluge of fast action, trigger-happy, death-kill-slash games bombarding the world of VR, it's great to have a slower-paced, brain-challenging game where you can take your time trying to figure out how to get your tin soldiers safely to their respective exits. The narrative sections interwoven throughout the gameplay really add to the context of the game and your surroundings, which incidentally are lovely; I spent half my time looking around the toy shops just wanting to play with all the little toys I found.”
    • “Beautiful environments, enjoyable puzzles, and relaxing gameplay with a slowly unfolding story.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics, relaxing soundtrack, smooth, fun gameplay.”
    • “Keep in mind that until you have done several levels, the free movement mechanic is not available.”
    • “The gameplay in this game certainly feels like a side note.”
    • “The game has a lot of polish, but some of the mechanics aren't very clearly explained to the player.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its subtlety and ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a relaxing and immersive experience that complements the visuals and storytelling. While most players find the soundtrack beautiful and fitting, some suggest the addition of a mute button for more control over the audio experience. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's stunning ambiance and engaging gameplay.

    • “It has beautiful visuals, relaxing music, and a building visual and audio story of a dad and his daughter.”
    • “The story, art, and music are utterly beautiful.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics, relaxing soundtrack, smooth, fun gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Tin Hearts is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive sound design, creating a captivating experience that complements its engaging puzzles. Reviewers liken it to a blend of Lemmings and The Incredible Machine in a VR setting, highlighting the game's enchanting ambiance.

    • “Tin Hearts is a beautiful and atmospheric game that could best be described as Lemmings meets Incredible Machine in VR.”
    • “Stunning atmosphere, beautifully fitting music and sound, great puzzles.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The early access version of Act 1 is generally well-polished, with only minor collision glitches typical for such releases. While it is labeled as early access, users note that it is not overly buggy or unpolished, indicating a solid foundation with more content to come.

    • “Act 1, which is available in early access, is very well polished, though there are minor collision glitches, as one could expect from an early access game.”
    • “Although tagged as early access, that doesn't mean the game is buggy or unpolished; it just means more content is being worked on, which I look forward to.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users anticipate that the emotional depth of the game will increase with the release of the next two acts, suggesting a strong narrative progression. The gameplay mechanics, involving touchpad interactions for manipulating blocks, are noted to significantly enhance the overall experience, potentially amplifying the emotional engagement.

    • “I expect it to be even more emotional as the next two acts are released.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is light-hearted and playful, often incorporating self-referential jokes that remind players not to take the experience too seriously.

    • “Just don't forget it's not a real table! :laughing:”
    • “The jokes in this game had me in stitches; I couldn't stop laughing!”
    • “The humor is so clever and unexpected, it keeps you on your toes!”
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Tin Hearts is a action game.

Tin Hearts is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Tin Hearts.

Tin Hearts was released on November 8, 2018.

Tin Hearts was developed by Rogue Sun.

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

Tin Hearts is a single player game.

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