VN Ren'Py Studio Hearts [v0.2] [Atemsiel]

[Cherubin25]

I'm sad Stormside had to die for this but I will admit this has been pretty damn good so far

Stormside did not die "for" this game, Stormside would have been dead anyway. He did not stop Stormside to work on this game, he stopped Stormside because the project was too big after all.

So even if this game would not exist at all, Stormside would have been gone.

 

[Sugoda77]

I'll miss Stormside but I'm glad the dev learned his lesson in trying to do too much. He's very talented and working with a smaller cast of characters makes it far easier to manage. Especially if he does delve into branches of the story via choices if it's just 3 to 5 love interests.

 

[SR388]

I was already liking the 0.1 version but this one has been incredible, the characters are interesting and likeable, animation are great and i've been really into the story (very unique) and writing. Not a once of boredom, waiting for more in the near future

 

[Ruza]

i wish that the Russian was translated, im also gonna miss stormside. hopefully he will go back to it one day, but i recognize that im addicted to copium and its not a realistic hope.

 

[omeganecross]

this is shaping really good, I really really hope this doesn't get abandoned.

 

[Octave87]

I've never downloaded a game so fast upon seeing a new version release.

Been waiting for this and it delivers.

The Aida story line is perfect and while it does move away from the original premise of the game and story itself it builds on it well. It will be interesting to see where the dev takes this, if the camgirl aspect returns in part 3 or not - which honestly was a big draw to the game, but the Aida storyline, which is hotter imo, doesn't need it really.

The blackmail/stalker storyline almost appears dropped, but likely returns later, maybe? I'm curious where it'll go, but those elements never really add much for me, even if I do like story and with this one I read all the dialogue not sped through.

One change I'd recommend is to lose the notice that they are speaking (in Russian) while I think it's meant as a way to convey that the MC can't understand what they are saying, it doesn't really look right.

Overall 8/10

 

[BlitzdasChicken]

Now THIS is an update. Incredible so far.

 

[Wicks99]

From Patreon membership numbers so far, I believe it's safe to say that Atemsiel has turned the corner and moved into a new chapter with Studio Hearts.

Paid numbers were the lowest in July 2025 right before the Stormside abandonment announcement in August 2025. Surprisingly not only was there no massive exodus, the numbers have slowly creep up following Studio Hearts's launch (barring the usual slowing between version updates) and with the new V0.2 I believe the paid membership is now at ~250.

This is quite encouraging considering his peak was 427 during Stormside's hey days. Despite the poor customer engagement and disappointment, his supporters have been relatively sticky and seem to have accepted the transition to Studio Hearts readily.

Now he just needs to churn out proper updates regularly and not repeat that disappearance shit.

 

[LomanaOipala]

great game

 

[Badjourasmix]

I really loved stormside but I think the dev has something really special here. Loved the updated!

 

[Lebeaubrun]

Amazing Job Atem! subbed to the patreon after this update, well deserved

 

[Estius]

Oh, damn! I remember this game. Decent story from what I remember.

 

[MorallyLucky]

From Patreon membership numbers so far, I believe it's safe to say that Atemsiel has turned the corner and moved into a new chapter with Studio Hearts.

Paid numbers were the lowest in July 2025 right before the Stormside abandonment announcement in August 2025. Surprisingly not only was there no massive exodus, the numbers have slowly creep up following Studio Hearts's launch (barring the usual slowing between version updates) and with the new V0.2 I believe the paid membership is now at ~250.

This is quite encouraging considering his peak was 427 during Stormside's hey days. Despite the poor customer engagement and disappointment, his supporters have been relatively sticky and seem to have accepted the transition to Studio Hearts readily.

Now he just needs to churn out proper updates regularly and not repeat that disappearance shit.

High quality updates every 3 months? I'll take it over the yearly stormside updates (even though I love it to death, that game would need a whole 5 man dev team to actually conclude)