Where The Heart Is” is a first-person POV adult adventure game where you control a male main character. The story begins with the protagonist returning to his childhood home after the death of both his parents, first his mother and more recently his father. The purpose of his visit is to reconnect with Monica, his late mother’s best friend, and Monica’s two daughters, with whom he grew up. The protagonist hasn’t seen them in several years, and the reasons for this absence are gradually revealed as the story progresses.
The game revolves around interacting with a variety of characters, including Monica and her daughters, as well as other individuals such as friends, foes, neighbors, stalkers, and even a mysterious “Coffee-Shop Girl.” The player’s choices significantly influence the narrative, determining which characters the protagonist can romance, seduce, reject, or be rejected by. Relationships with characters can range from quick, passionate affairs to slow-burn romances or even corruption arcs.
The gameplay focuses on making conversation-based and action-based choices to navigate the story, with some characters being easier or harder to “crack” depending on the player’s choices. Ultimately, it’s up to the player to achieve the desired outcomes by understanding what each character likes or dislikes.
