A relatively short deduction game with a host of interesting characters to talk to. Writing's good, music's not my vibe, befriending everyone is a bit of a grind but nothing too bad. All in all, a pretty nifty experience.
1bitHeart
- Release Date:
- Aug 28, 2017
- Developer:
- △○□× (Miwashiba)
- Publisher:
- PLAYISM
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game

Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.

This is the story of a world in which pretty much everything is controlled and watched over by computer programs.
One day, Nanashi―a young boy who has been cooped up in his room―meets a mysterious girl.
“Let’s make some friends.”
“OK!”
Nanashi accepts the young girl’s sudden invitation without giving it much thought.
At that very moment, some very strange things begin to occur in town...

Detective Part (Story Mode)
Gather information and topics by exploring the town and speaking with people to progress through the story.
Conversation Part (Story Mode)
Use the topics and info you’ve gathered to piece together conversations while progressing through the story. (The game ends when your HP reaches 0.)
Free Mode (After clearing Story Mode)
Talk and mingle with the residents of the town, make friends, and play mini games in Free Mode.
*This title was originally a free game, but the Steam version includes specially added events, etc.

This was the 3rd game I made, where I first experimented with a side-scrolling system, voice over and detective elements.
I probably spent the most time working on these 3 things, including revisions.
When designing the town, I had foreign cartoons in mind and was aiming more towards a foreign audience than a Japanese one.
However, the game is set in Japan of the near future and the character design is aimed more towards the Japanese aesthetic.
I took advantage of the fact the game is set in Japan to make some cultural references here and there.
"An adventure game where you make friends". Not a typical tag-line, but if there is any aspect that takes your fancy I hope you will play my game!
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User Reviews
A shut-in tries to make friends and uncover a plot by a group of hackers. It saddening how this story resonated with me far more than [i]1bit[/i], with the game itself being so rough around the edges. Try only if you don't mind: 1. Frequently looping music with, quite frankly, awful lyrics. 2. A low resolution on modern displays, rendering otherwise lovely spritework jagged and blurry and text sometimes hard to read 3. A run button that doesn't always work 4. Highly minimal gameplay. The actual dialogue and deduction segments I take no issue with, but everything else feels tacked on and unfun. There's a good amount to get through, should you want to befriend everyone, but the lack of polish genuinely makes it hard to recommend as a game.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or Greater
- Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
FAQ
How much does 1bitHeart cost?
1bitHeart costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for 1bitHeart?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or Greater Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics
What platforms is 1bitHeart available on?
1bitHeart is available on Windows PC.
Is 1bitHeart worth buying?
1bitHeart has 83% positive reviews from 6 players.
When was 1bitHeart released?
1bitHeart was released on Aug 28, 2017.
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