Unity - Heartstrings [Alpha 2.1.1] [Alien Cat Games]

Looks great. May be a good story as well. Found navigating around to be a chore. Navigating conversations is a pain as there is apparently no rollback feature. It is very easy to make a bad comment when it is not your intention to do as you are just presented with a tiny sample of the actual conversation you are about to make. Lots of content simply comes up as support me on patreon so I can make it or even enter your patreon passcode to view. Aside from those major complaints the characters have a nice development to them. Too bad its just a pain in the ass to get to know the ones you actually want to involve yourself with. Oh and the few cute sex scenes you see in the preview photos.....spoiler. They are not real life. Its from a porn scene you can unlock access to when you read the site on the bathroom wall. No nookie for you.

This project 100% deserves attention. The narrative, set in a time when "the grass was greener" (for my generation, at least), features early cell phones instead of today's AI-laden smartphones. This choice makes the plot incredibly inviting, with realistic storytelling and a wonderfully slow, organic relationship progression, a refreshing change from the rushed, illogical "dummy fuck-fests" so common elsewhere. The story is truly top-notch—an 11/10.

The visuals are also great. The appealing image filter creates a unique style that sets it apart from competitors. While cartoonish, the characters fit perfectly into the environment; decorations, though static, are uniquely placed rather than simply copy-pasted. The scenes avoid the generic "clothing boutique template" seen in many visual novels, if you know what I mean. Character avatars within scenes are nicely animated. The single animated scene I encountered was well-made, though I wished it were a bit sharper; on a 2K display, it looked slightly blurry, but despite that, the animation itself was excellent.

I truly hope more patrons discover and support this gem, allowing the developer to create what could be a true masterpiece.

Keep going, @AlienCatGames !

The first thing that really stands out is the art. It’s got a pretty unique and original concept. The technical side of the game is solid too. You can tell there’s been a lot of effort put into making everything polished and well thought-out. The animations are good, even if there aren’t many yet, but they’re definitely good quality.
The story isn’t exactly original, but the way it’s told is. The dialogue flows really well, and at no point did I feel the urge (which I often do) to skip ahead... maybe it’s a bit short for now, but let’s not forget that, like most games here, this is a work in progress that keeps evolving every day.
I saw someone mention that the MC talks weirdly adult-like for his age… That’s because the MC is actually an adult remembering things from his past. I didn’t have any trouble getting that part XD

Even if I only played the demo version on Itchio, can say is a breeze of fresh air to an oversaturated genre. It got a lot of potential.
I am looking forward.
The PC (you can name him) had to go to another town because his mother got ill and for medical expenses had to move to another town, there has to start a new at high school.
Graphics are not the usual DAZ/Honey Select (in fact are original).
Maybe is a slow burn story but at least it has some plot and characters are put effort on them.

I played this twice for some reason. It is an original approach to a cliché scenario. The strength of the initial focus on the theme of the story seems interesting to me, although it is not fully developed, so the continuation may take a different direction—but that is part of the charm.

The strength of this game lies in its vitality and how its characters are presented, their way of interacting with the player, and their characterization. They are not lacking in substance, so there will always be some that are interesting and consequently some that are not, which makes it quite refreshing.

The protagonist's approach is thoughtful and somewhat deep, which feels unusual for someone his age—something that ties into the game's narrative itself. It is up to each player to judge whether this is good or bad.

It is an early version, so there are elements of the development that are not polished, such as the map or mobility, but the direction is clear, so I assume this is intentional.

The eroticism is well-balanced for what the developer intends to tell (I think), but personally, I wouldn’t leave it aside, even if it is a slow burn.

Nice piece of work, I'll keep an eye on it from time to time.

Math teacher is the best. Period

The game is extremely well polished. Certainly a surprise!

Devs who put so much effort into their work are always an inspiration to me.

It could use a little more H content, but I'm confident it'll be added in the future. The developer seems to be fully committed to their project. So that's a very positive sign.

Worth checking out!

I think this game will eventually blow up.
The art style is different, the girls are cute and interesting, and the UI is good.
The animations are incredible, I wish there were more!

There are flaws, a bit slow at the beginning, but for an early release it is great.

I give 5 stars for the animation style, it's different from the other games I've played.

The animation is good, the game itself is good too, it's only alpha 2 but I think the game will get better with all the updates.

There are also flaws like in most other games, but I haven't seen any yet!

People are going to tell me that I'm exaggerating and that I'm giving it 5 stars just for fun, but it's true, I'm giving it 5 stars and I'm exaggerating, because personally, the game is too good! LONG LIVE THE NEXT UPDATES!!!

The 3D backgrounds, characters, and animations offer a refreshing change from the usual visual novel graphics.
The characters seem to be thoughtfully designed with depth and personality, hinting at the potential for compelling development.
This demo holds a lot of promise, and I’m genuinely excited to watch how the project evolves.
I'm looking forward to the next update

Here's my thoughts about Heartstrings (v1.0 Alpha). I played through the move/house installation and first day at school.

• I actually liked the unique art style. A breath of fresh air. Especially the animated discussion scenes.
• Interesting family background.
• Great soundtrack and ambience.
• I absolutely LOVED the early 00s setting. Old computers, old cellphones, etc. Very nostalgic for someone born in the 1980s.

Other thoughts:

• A school map would make navigation a lot easier.
• It takes a long time before there's even a small hint of lewdness. You need patience. This game is not a quick fap.
• There are some stats but I'd prefer a more detailed skill system. The game's made in Unity so the possibilities should be pretty endless on that front.

All in all a very promising game that I'll keep my eyes on!