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Nova Hearts: The Spark

Released: 1/25/2024

Critics
48
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Users
73

Score Breakdown

47.5

Critic Average

4 reviews

73

Steam User Score

64 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-25.9

48 vs 73

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-25.9

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.

7/28/2025

Late Review

Nova Hearts shows heartfelt intent but flounders in execution: stripped-down VN segments, rough romance, and clunky combat, snuff out its brief spark of potential.

45

45/100

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7/10/2025

Late Review

It’s an intriguing premise that many of us can appreciate, but an overall poor execution sees any such sparks fizzle out before they ever get a chance to kindle.

40

40/100

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7/4/2025

Late Review

The concept behind Nova Hearts is good and I like some story elements, but I’m not a fan of its romance and hate its combat.

40

40/100

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1/17/2024

Early Review

Nova Hearts: The Spark is a game that truly stands out in the crowd. It’s not just a game, but a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. Nova Hearts: The Spark has the potential to be a captivating and inclusive RPG experience, marred only by its current pacing and repetitive elements. With the anticipation of a full game release, there’s hope that Nova Hearts will evolve into the immersive and engaging experience that its concept promises. Fingers crossed for a more polished and fulfilling adventure in the complete version.

65

65/100

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