Heartlight is a logic-arcade game created by Janusz Pelc in cooperation with XLand studio, which prepared its conversion to PCs. The player takes on the role of Mosk's dwarf, and his task is to collect hearts placed on the boards and avoid dangers.
The origins of Heartlight date back to the period of popularity of 8-bits. The title was created in 1991 by Janusz Pelc, a pioneer of Polish game development, with Atari users in mind. Three years later, in cooperation with XLand studio, he prepared a conversion into PCs.
The main character of Heartlight is the dwarf Mosiek. To prove his affection for the beautiful Rachel he must collect a heart from 60 chambers (70 in the de luxe edition). The player's task is to help the in love gnome to fulfill the task.
Heartlight gameplay is modelled on the classic Boulderdash puzzle game. The hero must collect all the hearts from the board in order to activate the transition to the next one. The task is complicated by stones that can block the way or even kill the hero. The player is therefore required to have the ability to think logically and have a good reflex.
Compared to the 8-bit prototype, the PC conversion is characterized by improved graphics. The creators took care of a higher color scheme and higher resolution. Players can also create their own boards using a simple text editor.
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Last updated on August 14, 2015
