Heart of the Woods is a fantasy yuri visual novel for Windows developed and published by Studio Élan that blends emotional storytelling, paranormal mystery, and LGBTQ+ romance. The game follows Maddie Raines and her best friend Tara, paranormal vloggers who travel to the remote village of Eysenfeld to investigate supernatural phenomena — and stumble into an ancient curse tied to the forest. While Tara and their companion Morgan explore eerie village secrets, Maddie forms a deep connection with the ghostly Abigail, leading to a story full of love, loss, and breaking centuries‑old bonds.
The narrative is rich, with approximately 130,000 words, multiple endings, and characters brought to life with English voice acting and beautiful art. The game also features original backgrounds and soundtrack, accessibility options, and extra content like a music room and CG viewer. Heart of the Woods has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players for its atmosphere and heartfelt story.
Features:
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Fantasy yuri visual novel with paranormal mystery and romance.
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Approximately 130,000 words of branching narrative.
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Multiple endings determined by player choices.
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Full English voice acting.
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Gorgeous character and CG art by Rosuuri.
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Fully original backgrounds and emotional soundtrack.
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Steam achievements and trading cards support.
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Extra features: music room, CG viewer, art gallery.
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Multiple accessibility options for broader enjoyment.
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Atmosphere‑rich storytelling with LGBTQ+ themes.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows 7 or higher (64‑bit recommended).
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Processor: Any 64‑bit Intel, AMD, or ARM CPU.
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Memory: 1 GB RAM.
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Graphics: GPU supporting OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0.
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DirectX: Version 9.0.
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Storage: 2 GB available space.
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Architecture: 64‑bit processor and OS required.
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Keyboard and mouse recommended.
