Know by Heart
Release Date: February 10, 2022
Adventure, indie games, experimental/artistic, modern times, games for impact, singleplayer
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Know by Heart is an indie adventure game about a group of friends meeting again and feeling a sense of loss. The production was developed and published by the Russian studio Ice-Pick Lodge, known for the games Pathologic and The Void.
Know by Heart is an adventure game with a plot that focuses on losing a loved one and trying to deal with it emotionally. The game was developed and published by the Russian independent studio Ice-Pick Lodge (authors of the very successful Pathologic series, as well as Tension and Knock-knock).
Plot
Know by Heart is set in a provincial Russian town, where the Soviet era still echoes. The hero of the game is Misha - a young man who leads a boring, bland life until his school love returns to town. This event makes the paths of life of several old friends come together again. The game focuses on the subject of the loss of a loved one.
Mechanics
Know by Heart is a quite classic adventure game, in which the action is observed from different perspectives (the camera moves). The player explores the locations and gradually learns the plot thread prepared by the developers, noting that the story is non-linear - it is shaped by the choices we make.
From time to time we also take part in various mini games. In addition, you can find a number of additional mechanics in the game, which refer to the emotions, memories and thoughts of the hero.
Game modes
In Know by Heart you play only alone. The core of the game is a feature campaign, which will take several hours to complete.
Technical aspects
Know by Heart has original, 3D graphics. Its special feature is the characteristic, low-poly character models and details of the world - the heroes look like shapeless bodies without, for example, eyes or a specific facial expression. However, the overall impression is interesting due to the use of the right style and colours.
Also noteworthy is the soundtrack, which consists of compositions performed on the piano in a modern neoclassical style.
February 12, 2022
Know by heart Review - Russian Coming-of-Age Story From the Creators of Pathologic
A provincial Russian town in 2001 seems like a perfect setting for a story, especially if this story is centered around young adults and told by the creators of Pathologic. Sadly, the premise turns out to be much more interesting than the game itself.
Videos and Screens
[2:24] Know by Heart launch trailer
[2:03] Know by Heart gameplay trailer #1
Gamepressure Review
Know by Heart
A provincial Russian town in 2001 seems like a perfect setting for a story, especially if this story is centered around young adults and told by the creators of Pathologic. Sadly, the premise turns out to be much more interesting than the game itself.
Know by Heart Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows February 10, 2022
PlayStation 4 February 10, 2022
Xbox One February 10, 2022
Android cancelled
Apple iOS cancelled
Nintendo Switch March 9, 2023
Developer: Ice-Pick Lodge
Publisher: Ice-Pick Lodge
Age restrictions: 16+
Know by Heart System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-6300 2.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-7500 3.0 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit
New Info on Know by Heart From Pathologic Devs
The team at Ice-Pick Lodge, known from the Pathologic series, revealed new details and first materials from Know by heart. We also learned the game's system requirements.
video games
Adrian Werner
December 30, 2020