## Description
_.heartbeats_ is an experimental game focusing on interactive narrative and
dynamic music in order to evoke feelings from players. The game tells the
emotional story of four individuals in four different moments in life (a
teenager facing depression, a young man regretting his actions, an adult woman
looking back on her life choices and a young girl enjoying life). The game
features plenty of different connected branches, featuring a “try to learn”
approach, and an interactive help system which tells you tidbits of
information about each individual’s story. Each decision will affect every
character’s life imminently, as everybody is connected (by their hearts
beating in unison).
_.heartbeats_ is all about decision making, and plays like an interactive
storybook, where you live each of the characters ‘ stories and help them
decide on their outcomes. In order to activate the player’s imagination, the
visual aspect is handled in a minimalistic way, yet giving strong feedback on
each character’s mood by playing different music tracks and sound effects. The
different heartbeats play as indicators of each character’s chance of living
or dying. Should a heart beat too fast, then the character may trigger another
person’s death. Should it beat too slowly, then he or she will die.
.heartbeats