The indie visual novel Zero-Sum Heart has just been released for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It’s perfect for fans of magical realism, romance, and school life.
Zero-Sum Heart was originally released on PC (Steam) on November 1st, 2024. The game was met with a glowing reception, with Steam reviews sitting at ‘Very Positive’. There’s also a demo available for the PC version if you want to try before you buy.
This title describes itself as a ‘coming-of-age story about love’. It places you in the role of an eighteen-year-old girl as she enters a magical boarding school.
She performs a ritual sacrifice, which leads to everything she ever wanted: an adoring crowd, newfound power, and a whirlwind romance. If you’re a fan of fantasy romance visual novels, this game is for you.
Below is a list of features from the original Steam listing:
- A short 2-hour story with multiple endings, blending genres of romance, teen drama, thriller/horror, and magical realism.
- Vibrant and psychedelic hand-drawn illustrations that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.
- A witchy, sinister, and groovy original soundtrack.
Zero-Sum Heart is available now for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo eShop. The game is also celebrating its launch with a 10% discount, which ends on August 1st.
If you’re looking for more romantasy visual novels or interactive fiction titles, we recommend checking out Eternal Affairs. It’s a new urban fantasy romance novel published by Heart’s Choice, and is perfect if you want some spice with magic on the side.
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