Where is my Heart?
- May 28, 2014
- Schulenburg Software
Get on Steam"Where is My Heart?" is a unique indie puzzle-platformer where you guide three interconnected monsters through abstract, hand-drawn levels. The game features a charming, whimsical art style and innovative mechanics that require you to manipulate and rotate the environment to solve puzzles. With its heartfelt story and challenging gameplay, "Where is My Heart?" offers a memorable and magical experience for players.
Reviews
- Cute aesthetic with charming animations and characters.
- Engaging puzzles that encourage creative thinking and spatial reasoning.
- Relaxing atmosphere with great sound design that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Heavy reliance on trial and error can lead to frustration and a lack of real challenge.
- Controls can be problematic, with issues like character sliding and collision detection.
- Limited explanation of mechanics and lack of a level restart option can hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating elements. While some players appreciate the clever design and unique fragmented screen mechanic, others find the gameplay becomes repetitive and bland after a short time, with issues like character collision and level design leading to frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but may leave players wanting more depth and variety in its mechanics.
“Some levels may, of course, take longer to figure out, and collecting the hearts without dying can multiply your playtime substantially. I thought the fragmented screen mechanic was used well enough to hold my interest, although there were at least some bits pertaining to collision that were frustrating.”
“Very beautiful game, clever in the design and mechanics.”
“I don't know quite what it is about the mechanics that appeal to me so much more; there's a spark of genius in it, certainly, but I think it's the execution more than the mechanics or gameplay that's making me enjoy it so much.”
“There is one or two situations where due to a mechanic your characters can get stuck in the wall and die, because they're moving randomly beforehand, which prevents you from getting all the hearts unless you redo the level.”
“Unfortunately, after nearly an hour the game exhausts all of its charm and is left with a very simple gameplay mechanic that, when used in increasingly difficult puzzles with no new mechanics, makes the game increasingly bland and frustrating.”
“While I'm sure this was intended as an amiable and relaxing puzzle-platformer, the gameplay mechanics have induced nothing in me but frustration.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and sweet aesthetic, featuring gorgeous pixel art that enhances the overall experience of the game. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors and the delightful character designs, which contribute to the game's whimsical atmosphere.
“The aesthetic is so sweet it could give you cavities, and the concept seems wonderful with the trailer on the store page bringing it all together to paint a picture of what to expect.”
“Indie platformer with gorgeous pixel graphics and mind-boggling puzzles.”
“I love the pixelation, the characters, the colors, the graphics.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and pleasant atmosphere, enhanced by great art, sound design, and music that create a relaxed environment. This inviting ambiance draws players in and complements the puzzle-solving experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“Simple little indie platformer with great art and atmosphere.”
“The sound design and music are great and create a very relaxed atmosphere that doesn't distract you from the puzzle but rather draws you in.”
“It has a very pleasant and charming atmosphere with an adorable cast of characters.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some puzzles can feel tedious and repetitive, many appreciate the challenge and find the pursuit of perfect scores engaging rather than burdensome.
“My main complaint would be that the parts where you use the rainbow spirit to flip the screen around can feel a little tedious and involve a lot of trial and error.”
“It's the first puzzle game in a while that I've tackled where grinding on the same puzzle to get a perfect score is something I want to do, not a chore.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with some users feeling that the trailer misrepresents the narrative, leading to disappointment in the overall storytelling experience.
“The game lacks explanation and the story is misleading compared to what the trailer promised.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player effectively.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are highly praised for creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the gaming experience without distracting from the puzzles.
“The sound design and music are great and create a very relaxed atmosphere that doesn't distract you from the puzzle but rather draws you in.”
