1bitHeart
Have you ever wondered what kind of game the social aspects of Persona 3-5/Danganronpa, combined with the trials of Phoenix Wright, combined with the art and soundtrack of The World Ends With You, would make?
The answer: 1bitHeart.
This downright charming game created by the people responsible for the equally charming LiEat is something that’s definitely well worth the price of admission. As far as difficulty is concerned, it’s easy, there’s no doubt about that. The hardest “case” in this game is about as difficult as the tutorial trial of the aforementioned Phoenix Wright games. Maybe the early parts of the first actual trials.
– Real player with 25.0 hrs in game
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1bitHeart could use more spice, but remains an adorable and memorable tale. It’s an interactive visual novel that blends in elements of mystery and logic. Nanashi’s adventures in friend-hunting is, overall, quite endearing, but is bogged down by some subpar writing and design choices.
Everything in the game, from story to gameplay to visuals, is done decently, but nothing seems to shine in particular. The aesthetic of the game is cohesive, with characters among the more memorable aspects. However, beyond their designs and quirks, there’s not much underneath. Development across the 40+ friends is spread thin, and while there is a noticeable effort to develop the main characters, I still found them a bit lacking.
– Real player with 23.3 hrs in game