Happily, there was also an update that allows players to increase font size to help with reading everything, which was helpful (though the largest font could still be larger). Even the camera angles as you’re creating the conversations and traversing the environments gave a focused layout that pulled me into my reading. However, that does not diminish the fact that the writing was on an incredibly elevated level honest responses and all. I needed to take some game breaks throughout this eight-hour adventure because my eyes were simply getting tired. With all this narrative focus and cascading options, there was a LOT of reading. Trying to push against the waves of consequences also showcased it’s difficulty throughout Where the Heart Leads, similar to some of our personal experiences throughout life. What you thought was one innocuous conversation explodes into a disaster of monumental tragedy (or monumental joy). While you’re experiencing the world of Whit, starting as a child and progressing through his life, you immediately see those reverberating consequences. The game will surely satisfy and maybe even inspire players to reflect on their choices in real life and the consequences it entailed on their loved ones.Following the family theme, there’s a small moment in the game that mentions seemingly insignificant decisions can have powerful consequences for years and decades, which mirrors the flow of the game. Despite its shortcomings, Where The Heart Leads offers an amazing and emotional experience with many endings that would rival games with the best replay value. While there are minor performance issues, especially with the game's environment and interactivity, these are few and far between and can easily be fixed with an update expected to drop on launch day. Throughout its long campaign, players can expect to traverse a vividly beautiful world filled with watercolor-inspired artwork and a soundtrack that fits the story well. Its story is deep and interesting, and players should expect an uplifting yet gut-wrenching experience. Where the Heart Leads' soundtrack blends perfectly in the game - it isn't loud and overbearing and comes in at the right times, highlighting the emotional highs and lows that the characters face.ĭespite not having any similarities with Armature's previous games, such as ReCore and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Where the Heart Leads checks all the boxes for a great narrative-based game. It can be bright and cheery when it needs to be, or it can be dark and gloomy when the story calls for it. There are also moments that the prompt that would initiate a conversation with an NPC wouldn't trigger at the right time, and players may find themselves circling a character just to start a conversation.Īpart from these minor issues, the game is really gorgeous to look at. However, there are some parts where assets such as trees and buildings made it difficult to see where the player is or where they are going. Overall, Where the Heart Leads is visually appealing thanks to its gorgeous graphics, reminiscent of a watercolor painting. Thankfully, pressing the L2 button on the controller brings up the last conversation players had with an NPC.
Some players may find that after reloading a save, they cannot remember what has transpired in their last session. Autosaves will also help players have a fallback, especially when crucial decisions take them by surprise. Luckily, the save mechanic is pretty well thought out in Where The Heart Leads, given that players can save their progress at any point in the game. Players may find themselves reloading a save to reverse or change a decision they made.
The varied choices and many consequences boost Where The Heart Leads' replayability value. Of course, the choices player makes during his journey through time will shape the narrative players will experience, giving them the power to drive the story and ending in whichever way they want. Players should also expect to face tons of decisions throughout the game, leading to about a dozen different endings. While the story of Where The Heart Leads leans on the heavy side, which is expected of most narrative-based games, there are still some light moments, especially during the development of Whit's relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Rene.
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