On the kind of stormy night that can change a person's destiny, an enormous sinkhole opens in the middle of Whit Anderson's farm. Braving the rumbling thunder and the driving rain, Casey - their curious Golden Retriever - ventures too close to the gaping maw and tumbles in. Desperate to save her, Whit descends into the darkness, and emerges in a realm beyond his imagining. In this strange world, constantly shifting like the stops and starts of a dream, Whit bears witness to the story of his life and gains the power to change it.
Platforms
PC PS4Genres
Adventure Indie SimulatorThemes
Drama
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
SECTOR.sk
By J�n Kordo�Good, but not surprising game about common life. With tons of sometimes useless dialogues.
Enternity.gr
By Konstantinos KalkanisThe story being told may be considered boring, but it hides points that will make most people recognize parts of themselves, and find a different perspective through it.
The Punished Backlog
By Amanda TienWhere the Heart Leads fills a void after the closure of Telltale, which famously popularized interactive, combat-less games that ask for decisions to be made and for conversations to be had. I could practically see an icon twirling in the upper right hand corner, saying, Sege will remember you said that. I hope Where the Heart Leads is a sign of more games in that space. If you’re looking for a game that is quiet without being boring, philosophical but not peaceful, and sweet without being trite, then Where the Heart Leads should be in consideration for your next indie binge.
Spaziogames
By Nicolò BicegoTouching and moving, Where the Heart Leads is a meaningful interactive journey.
Twinfinite
By Chris JecksWhere the Heart Leads is a fascinating and heartwarming narrative-driven story. That cannot be disputed, but what can is its pacing and rather lengthy run-time for a game that’s designed to be replayed and experienced multiple times. What you’re left with is a game hindered by its own lofty CYOA ambitions and desire to provide as much context — both necessary and not — to you about Whit’s world. I’m glad I got to experience it for its intriguing portrayal of life, but it may not be a journey worth taking again.
