Underplayed Gems

Arts & Hearts Academy (2024)

Arts & Hearts Academy cover
Developer
Vera Florentine
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, story-driven visual novel where you navigate art world scandals, romance, and mystery as a determined female protagonist.

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What players say

Players are charmed by this visual novel's dark academia atmosphere and art history tidbits, though some note the mystery is light and the English translation has grammatical errors. The community is split on whether it is a proper detective game or primarily a romance story.

Screenshots

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