Scenes from the Heart - Part 1
A light-hearted and cute Visual Novel where you befriend two new classmates, discover the world of improv, and finally create your very own VN demo together. Tease the Tsundere Chisaki, enjoy classic anime tropes, hunt hidden gaming references, and unlock all of the achievements.
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
11 itemsAbout the Game
A lighthearted and cute Visual Novel where you befriend two new classmates, discover the world of improv, and finally create your very own VN demo together. Tease the Tsundere Chisaki, enjoy classic anime clichés, hunt hidden gaming references, and unlock all of the achievements.
Scenes from the Heart is a classic Visual Novel about a mature but lonely boy (you) who struggles to connect with others due to his superiority complex. His life changes when he befriends Chisaki Namichi, who faces bullying for her unique eye color at elementary school. Together, they later discover Konaka Motomi, a new transferred classmate with her own quirks.
As they bond, Konaka introduces improvisation theater to Chisaki and you. Inspired, Chisaki initiates her long dream of a visual novel development project, involving the player and Konaka. Despite initial conflicts during the process, they succeed and win an award for their demo, as a menacing shadow is watching over them, hinting at challenges ahead...
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The story will be split into two parts:
Part 1 is more like a prologue to introduce the setting and the main cast.
Part 2 (a separate game, TBA) will be diving deeper into everyday life and branching the story at a certain point.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Approx. 2 hours long
Achievements (both in-game & Steam achievements) + a gallery to see all of them.
4 languages available for UI & dialogue: English, Finnish, Japanese and German
Changing title screen's background image (changes at certain "check" points as you progress through the story)
2 endings
Full English VO
Real-life philosophies
2 Easter Eggs hidden on the story and can be spotted from the backgrounds
2 Image galleries & OST Music player
