Have just finished a 6 hours long first run. I would say that I mostly enjoyed the game but their were some very great moments and some pretty annoying, which make the whole experience kinda "meh". The Pros : - Great LBGTQIA+ representation (trans, gays, polyamourous, ace...) - The dating sim part was globally quite pleasant - The art is amazing. Being a magical girl myself, I can testimony of its girliness (does that word exist ?!) - The plot, with a big reveal in the final chapter (chapter 5) that I didn't see coming, which match perfectly the magic and queer vibes of the game. - great pacing : fights, dates and mysteries come one after another The cons : - Need some balance changes : the queen is really hard to beat with her special attack canceling all of yours. I ended up in a time loop when I couldn't do anything T_T - Everything is so slow in combat : one animation after another ... just combine them. Turn base RPG are my favorite, because I can play at my own spee...
Nova Hearts
- Release Date:
- Jun 19, 2025
- Developer:
- Lightbulb Crew
- Publisher:
- Shoreline Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Are you ready to harness your cosmic powers? Embark on an exciting summer adventure and uncover the hidden mystery as you TEXT, DATE, and FIGHT in this turn-based strategy dating sim!
Our heroine, Luce, has returned to her hometown from the big city for the summer to escape her past, but the town of Vermillion is even more than meets the eye. No worries! Nothing like a fantastic summer vacation and some wild parties to forget all your woes right?
…That is, until a mysterious cosmic force suddenly grants Luce magical powers and a sick transformation sequence to boot! With her new powers, Luce and her friends, Will and CJ, are off to fight a strange threat as the ultimate magical girl crew and uncover the mystery of their hometown! (And maybe find love along the way!)
Enemies-to-lovers? Friends-to-lovers? Friends with benefits? Whether you want romance or friendship, there’s something for everyone! Hit up the hot singles in Vermillion and explore a variety of different relationships with friends, civilians, and even villains!
Check out the citizens of Vermillion! ✨

Uncover an exciting visual novel story where YOU make the decisions. As you embark on Luce’s journey, choose from a variety of different responses to build your relationships with different characters whether it’s in person or through text!
Live the life of a superhero! Defend Vermillion from monsters and villains with your team through exciting strategic, turn-based combat.
Power up your cosmic powers and create powerful combos with your fellow heroes to save the day! ✨
💖 Play several chapters of visual novel adventure.
💖 Choose between 9 diverse characters to befriend, date, or antagonize with otome game-inspired gameplay.
💖 Fight monsters in a strategic turn-based combat system.
💖 Text your friends, power up, and get the latest gossip through a collection of apps in an interactive phone interface.
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User Reviews
The fighting gets very slow and difficult at the same time
Great game, the combat got a little hard at the end and the game would greatly benefit from a combat speed toggle. One of the fights before the end could use some tweaking . 4 enemies having a low damage attacks with short timers and high chance to inflict confusion was devastating. It was the only fight I had to attempt multiple times. Other than that 10/10 game.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 6950 2GB
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Storage: 5 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Nova Hearts cost?
Nova Hearts costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Nova Hearts?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 6950 2GB Storage: 5 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 / 11 Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB Storage: 5 GB available space
What platforms is Nova Hearts available on?
Nova Hearts is available on Windows PC.
Is Nova Hearts worth buying?
Nova Hearts has 67% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was Nova Hearts released?
Nova Hearts was released on Jun 19, 2025.
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