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Connected Hearts - Visual novel

2017

Should you play it?

Gary is caught in a strange dream and now he must overcome the adversities on his path or perish in the attempt. In this adventure you will meet 3 children in dream-like scenarios, next to a mysterious girl who talks about a promise.

What works
  • Deep and emotional story
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Free to play
  • Engaging characters and themes
  • Atmospheric music
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor english translation with grammar errors
  • Blurry and simple visuals
  • Slow pacing and some repetitive text
  • Limited gameplay mechanics
  • Some choices feel inconsequential or forced

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Connected Hearts - Visual novel: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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