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I'm happy to announce that I have a new version of Heartstrings coming soon. Version 1.1.0 Is a considerable update compared to the initial release!   Understudy tier members will have access to the Beta tester download link on November 20th of 2025 with public release scheduled for December 6th!

Things added: 

Five new maps have been added

New monsters have been added

Partial implementation of accessibility features. A noise of some sort will play on some event when receiving an item.

RNG has been added to lootable events

An alternate ending is available

A trap has been added to one of the dungeon maps

Fetchquest features have been added

Additional notes:

- Public versions will now be available as a playable in browser during all stages of development and will be removed in the final rendition of the game. 

- It is recommended to completely delete the 1.0.0 version of Heartstrings from your device

This is a really fun one to play! No freezing or lag for me in this current verson. you might want to check the event for round three because it says you start with 6 lives that round but I still started with 10. Other than that, it looks like the previous items I bought still showed up under my item menu during the last round but it said I didn't have any despite not using them at all. I would love to see the barrel spin and other animations a little longer! It's clear how much time you spent on them, but if you blink you miss it!

Absolutely wild and unique out of the box thinking for the default maker system. damn good work.

Heartstrings is a story-rich, body horror, dual-story tale following the perspectives of two teenagers during a drug trial while awaiting organ transplant. Hailey, a timid and soft-spoken young girl who has given up on life. Her trial-mate, AJ, a  foolhardy young lad who's smile brightens up any room.

Content warning for final game: Gore, body horror, hospital settings, blood/organs

Key Features

• ABS battle system

Approach and battle enemies in real-time.

• Functional costumes

Find and wear costumes to avoid capture, unlock hidden areas and loot; and affect your stats.

• Dungeon-crawler levels with puzzles

Explore your way through multiple areas in both stories, find loot, and solve puzzles to progress through your adventure.

And more!

Version V.1.0.0 includes the following 

3 maps

3 cutscenes

Basic battle system

Minimal crafting

Click here to try for yourself! Add to your collections to keep an eye out for updates!

Check out Heartstrings! Prototype V1.0.0 out now with continuing updates 

Heartstrings is a story-rich, body horror, dual-story tale following the perspectives of two teenagers during a drug trial while awaiting organ transplant. Hailey, a timid and soft-spoken young girl who has given up on life. Her trial-mate, AJ, a  foolhardy young lad who's smile brightens up any room.

Content warning for final game: Gore, body horror, hospital settings, blood/organs

Key Features

• ABS battle system

Approach and battle enemies in real-time.

• Functional costumes

Find and wear costumes to avoid capture, unlock hidden areas and loot; and affect your stats.

• Dungeon-crawler levels with puzzles

Explore your way through multiple areas in both stories, find loot, and solve puzzles to progress through your adventure.

And more!

  Hi my name is Uni!

My favorite types of games are JRPGS and Visual novels! I'm currently going to college for a major in business with a minor in marketing, while making my first indie game Heartstrings! Some of my game development inspirations are Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Anime in general with Daniel X by James Patterson mooshed in there. I enjoy trying out new games and doing reviews to help others! 

Heartstrings

I haven't played it, I was just commenting on the images you included. Although I saw in a comment beneath mine you mentioned you use AI in your process :/ gen ai really shouldn't be used in creative spaces... if you are going to use it you really should be disclosing that in your games project settings

This looks awesome, I love the retro vibes! the color pallette is also really pleasing to the eyes.

Heartstrings is a story-rich, body horror, dual-story tale following the perspectives of two teenagers during a drug trial while awaiting organ transplant. Hailey, a timid and soft-spoken young girl who has given up on life. Her trial-mate, AJ, a  foolhardy young lad who's smile brightens up any room.

Content warning for final game: Gore, body horror, hospital settings, blood/organs

you can dowload the current update here!

https://igspotlight.itch.io/heartstrings

No problem at all! just tried to fix it and it worked! thanks for the quick response!

Missing ")" after argument list

MV version, brand new project with no ther plugins.

So I keep getting the error Missing ")" after argument list in my script call. I copied this straight from the help doc in the plugin so I'm not entire sure what's goin on! tbf its been a while since I've touched MV lol 

Works pretty well! Here's a question, is this possible to use with multiple projects? granted I'm not too familiar with javascript, but if I went through the same install process again could I put the game in the same drop box account or would having multiple of the same root folder break it?