Heartlines
By @Soulglider
Step into a branching interactive story where your dialogue choices build relationships and unlock new narrative paths with your five roommates.
How to play
- Tap the screen or press Space to advance the dialogue text.
- Read the unfolding story and observe the characters' reactions.
- Select a dialogue option when prompted to steer the conversation.
- Check the story map to see your affinity levels with each roommate.
- Replay chapters to explore different conversational branches and unlock new scenes.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap the screen to advance text and select your dialogue choices.
- Keyboard
- Press Space or Enter to advance the dialogue, and use the mouse for choices.
- Mouse
- Click the screen to progress the story and choose your dialogue options.
More about this game
Heartlines is a visual novel where every choice shapes your relationships with five distinct characters: Akari, Sora, Hana, Yui, and Reina. You read through chapters of dialogue and select responses that reflect your personality. Some choices require a specific affinity level with a character to unlock. As you progress, your decisions alter the story's path, opening new branches on the story map. The game saves your progress automatically, and a run ends when you reach the currently available conclusion of the narrative.
Tips
- Pay attention to the affinity requirements on locked choices; you may need to replay earlier sections to build trust with specific characters.
- Use the autoplay button in the top menu if you want the text to advance automatically after the default 1.5-second delay.
- Check the Story Map to track your relationship progress out of a maximum of 20 points for each character, which dictates your route.
Questions
How do I unlock new story branches?
New branches open based on the choices you make and the affinity you build with characters like Sora and Akari during key conversations.
Can I review past dialogue if I missed something?
Yes, you can open the dialogue log from the top menu to read through the conversations and narrative text you have already seen.
What happens if a dialogue choice is locked?
A locked choice means you do not have enough affinity with a specific character. You must make different choices earlier to raise their meter.