Heart of Iona (2023)

Developer: KeyGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle fantasy adventure where you shape a story of dragons and romance through thoughtful choices.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short visual novel with a fairy-tale plot about princesses and dragons, comparing it to works like Frozen or Eragon. The story is driven by timed choices but some say it feels like a simple picture book, while a few reviewers praise the art and others call the gameplay sloppy with translation issues.

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