Tin Hearts

"Tin Hearts is a Lemmings-style game with an emotional narrative about family and relationships, where players guide tin soldiers through cleverly designed levels, using mechanics like time control. Despite some technical issues and lack of VR support at launch, the …"

"Whether you&s;re playing it for its puzzle or story, both elements shine when it comes to Rogue Sun’s latest entry, Tin Hearts."

"Tin Hearts is a perfect little puzzler to dive into if you like clever puzzles, touching narratives, and charming Victorian settings. However, the controls aren&s;t always great, which may frustrate you more often than you&s;d like."

"Tin Hearts is a good alternative for those new to the puzzle genre. However, due to its story and linear progression in the beginning, it won&s;t be surprising to get bored quickly."

"For players willing to overlook these issues (along with a strange amount of shoddy textures), the pleasures of Tin Hearts are readily apparent. The soldiers themselves are charmingly designed, and the mechanical satisfaction of marching them toward a solution is …"

"The tin soldiers marched into a successful puzzle game in the style of Lemmings, where you get to know the touching story of the inventor&s;s family while searching for puzzle solutions."

"Tin Hearts is a great game that puzzle fans are sure to fall in love with thanks to the easy-to-understand but hard-to-master gameplay. While it may be slow, it often picks up when you least expect it to provide an …"

"Tin Hearts tells a moving story through a wonderful narrative, smart puzzles, and one of the most beautiful scores written for a video game."

"Tin Hearts manages to hit the puzzle game sweet spot, offering just the right amount of challenge. Its excellent puzzles, backed by great ambience, make it worth struggling with the less-than-optimal controls, and help you to ignore the 2010s-era character …"

"An atmospherically rich puzzle game with an intriguing backstory and simple but layered gameplay. Too bad about a few too many stumbles on Nintendo Switch and near-zero replayability."

"Tin Hearts is why independent productions should never be underestimated or, worse, judged by their cover. What, at first glance, might seem to be a modest title dedicated to young children, instead hides a clever and rewarding puzzle game, inexhaustible …"

"Overall Tin Hearts takes its players on an emotional journey through the charming world of the Butterworth household."

"Tin Hearts is a game that offers that something that goes beyond and that you can only discover by giving it a chance, in which you will learn the value of family and understand that there are things that usually …"

"Tin Hearts is the adorable, and poignant spiritual successor to Lemmings you never knew you needed."

"Chock full of cuteness and charm, Tin Hearts also unravels into a well thought out and crafted puzzler experience. There are means to make it easier, should you wish, but also the option of playing it without aid to challenge …"

"Tin Hearts is really something quite special. Even the most hardened of gamers will struggle not to be moved by some aspect of the charm on display here. Whether it’s the heart-felt soundtrack, calm but satisfying gameplay or the emotional …"

"Tin Hearts is a wonderful little game of guiding toy soldiers through the remnants and memories of a toy workshop. While a little light on challenging experienced players, an excellent level progression, heartwarming story, and downright adorable visual design more …"

"They&s;re not unfairly obtuse while also still offering a solid challenge. The opening stages don&s;t show the game in its best light right away, but once things get moving Tin Hearts is difficult to put down. A few minor technical …"

"Tin Hearts took me pleasantly by surprise. I simply loved guiding my tin soldiers through the different rooms of the house. I truly felt like a little child playing with his toys in his own house. The game&s;s slight shortcomings …"

"Though there are flashes of fun in Tin Hearts, it ultimately fails to follow through on its promises to supply intriguing puzzles at the same time as telling an intimate story. Of course, there is still the VR version of …"

"The magical and emotional story, along with the puzzles and the Christmas-themed designs, is something that any child will love. But as an adult, Tin Hearts can definitely make you feel like a kid again. But I’m not so keen …"

"A charming mix of story beats and generally smart puzzles help to make this easy to appreciate… once you get going"

"Tin Hearts offers puzzle gamers a touching story and plenty of challenges across its 40+ levels, some of which are quite lengthy and rewarding. However, user interface issues, inconsistent graphics, and a few odd development decisions make toy time a …"

"Edited by Wired Productions and developed by Rogue Sun, Tin Hearts is not only a 3D puzzle game which will put your skills to the test. It’s also a bittersweet story about a family, tragic events, denial and redemption. All …"

"Tin Hearts is a puzzle game, with impressive artistic environments, superb voice acting, and a captivating storyline. It is easy to learn and navigate, making it suitable for all ages and skill levels. The game has some challenging levels that …"

"Tin Hearts is an heartwarming experience that could&s;ve used a little bit more variety to aim at something more than being just a decent puzzle game."

"Tin Hearts is a lovely little puzzler that&s;s engaging and emotional in equal measure. It takes all the right inspiration from Lemmings but manages to stand on its own two feet with a unique visual style, clever mechanics, and a …"

"But if you&s;re a fan of Lemmings -- or even just a fan of heartfelt stories with nice visuals -- there&s;s still plenty here you should be able to enjoy. Tin Hearts isn&s;t going to make you rethink your opinion …"

"Tin Hearts is a joyful puzzler with heart and style. It creates a soothing, engaging atmosphere with charming music, encourages discovery of your surroundings with mechanics that are gradually, smartly implemented and introduced. As a VR first title, playing in …"

"Don&s;t be fooled by the fairy-tale atmosphere when you start Tin Hearts. Developed by Rogue Sun (founded by ex-Lionhead veterans), it hides a challenging puzzle game under its playful veneer, accompanied by a narrative that&s;s not as rosy as it …"

"Tin Hearts is a charming Lemmings spiritual successor with a moving story that&s;s perfectly presented with gorgeous visuals and relaxing music. The few bugs and frame rate issues aren’t enough to prevent us recommending this excellent title. This isn’t one …"

"Tin Hearts successfully gives players a 3D Lemmings experience they can enjoy, while the story and art style take things a step further. The controls and movement need some work, however."

"Tin Hearts combines puzzle and 3D platforming to create ingenious challenges that will require paying attention to the environment and the resources that can be used. The narrative lacks better pacing and swings between the endearing and the cheesy. Even …"

"A fantastic puzzle game which tells a touching and unforgettable story in a cozy setting."