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.
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- Cute aesthetic and charming atmosphere with adorable characters.
- Engaging puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- Great art and sound design that create a relaxing experience.
- Heavy reliance on trial and error, leading to frustration and lack of clear guidance.
- Controls can be problematic, with issues like character sliding and collision errors.
- Repetitive level design and lack of new mechanics can make the gameplay feel bland over time.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by clever design and unique mechanics, but it suffers from frustrating collision issues and a lack of variety, leading to a decline in enjoyment after initial charm. While some players appreciate the innovative aspects, many find the increasingly difficult puzzles repetitive and bland, resulting in frustration rather than the intended relaxing experience. Overall, the execution of the mechanics is noted as a highlight, but the gameplay ultimately feels simplistic and unengaging over time.
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and sweet aesthetic, featuring gorgeous pixel art that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the vibrant colors and well-designed characters, which contribute to the game's delightful visual appeal. The trailer effectively showcases the graphics, setting high expectations for players.
“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.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming art style, delightful sound design, and relaxing music, which collectively create an engaging and pleasant environment. Players appreciate the adorable cast of characters and the way the atmosphere enhances the overall experience without distracting from the gameplay.
“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.”
“However, its adorable atmosphere and charm made the game worthwhile to me.”
- grinding4 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 parts, particularly involving the rainbow spirit, can feel tedious and repetitive, many appreciate the challenge and enjoyment of revisiting puzzles to achieve perfect scores, making the grinding feel rewarding 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 try-fail, try-fail sometimes.”
“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 a thing I want to do, not a chore.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with many users feeling that the trailer misrepresents the narrative's substance.
“The game lacks explanation and story, which the trailer honestly misrepresents.”
“The narrative is poorly developed and fails to engage the player.”
“There is a significant lack of depth in the story, making it hard to stay invested.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are highly praised for creating a relaxed 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.”
