I really love this game! The puzzles were quite manageable and the characters were really interesting! I have heard of touhou but never about what it is and if this is a fraction of it, maybe I'll have a look at it next time! Loved this overall and hope you continue making more games!
I loved the game, the music is amazing, the art style is gorgeous,loved the easter egg, the character criaton is very well done and the history in itself is amazing
Unfortunately I can't find any way to package it without access to a mac. It should still be runnable from the terminal, though that's kind of awkward.
As an example, if you extract the game folder into your home folder, then you should be able to run it by using the following command in your terminal app:
I'm using .NET Core. I did finally find some instructions for making an .app, but they all still say I'd have to use a Unix machine to give the .app the correct permissions. :O I'll see what I can do with it.
$ ./The\ Heart\'s\ Illumination
Error:
An assembly specified in the application dependencies manifest (The Heart's Illumination.deps.json) was not found:
package: 'MonoGame.Framework.DesktopGL.Core', version: '3.7.0.7'
path: 'lib/netstandard2.0/MonoGame.Framework.dll'
Soooo… it’s broken. Or at least, it’s looking for a nonexistent directory.
Okay, so I made the folder and copied lib/monogame.framework.desktopgl.core/3.7.0.7/lib/netstandard2.0/MonoGame.Framework.dll to lib/netstandard2.0/MonoGame.Framework.dll (I assume editing the manifest would also have worked), and now the game seems to run fine, except I still get these errors on launch:
AL lib: (WW) GetProcPath: Failed to readlink /proc/self/file: No such file or directory
AL lib: (WW) alc_initconfig: Failed to initialize backend "jack"
Not sure if those are significant. The game does have sound.
Thank you so much. I'll note the misplaced dependency. The AL warnings are expected behavior. I've been... not well, but I plan to try the mac app packaging eventually.
Hi there, I downloaded the game on my mac but I couldn't find a way to open it... The graphics look great and I really want to try it, do you know how I can fix this issue?
Unfortunately I can't find any way to package it without access to a mac. It should still be runnable from the terminal, though that's kind of awkward.
As an example, if you extract the game folder into your home folder, then you should be able to run it by using the following command in your terminal app:
Hello, the game won't launch here, nothing happens when I doubleclick on it on Win 7 64-bit... Any clue on how to fix it? It looks super pretty already..
Hiya! I did some quick research. In order to make the game available on Mac, PC, and Linux, the simplest solution for us was to use dotNetCore. dotNetCore apparently requires your laptop to have some things in order for applications using it to work.
You may be able to install those requirements without changing your version of Windows. In order to try, check out the installations here for the C Runtime and here for a Security Patch. You might also have to install this in order for the C Runtime to work.
If you don't want to go through all that (which I might not, in your situation), then try deleting it and redownloading it, or right-clicking on it and clicking 'Open.'
There were a lot of things we had to consider in the short time period, and we're sorry if you're unable to play the game because of it, but I believe one of the fixes I mentioned should work.
But also, thanks for liking the artstyle! Our artist can be found on twitter @minutekiwi and has done programming on the Heart of the Woods, soon to be available on Switch, but also available on desktop.
You're welcome ^_^ Also I love Heart of the Woods, I bought the game almost at release day and I haven't been disappointed ^_^
And thanks for replying too, As everyone here, I'm perfectly aware a perfect game is impossible to come with in 72 hours :) I'll just try a bit more :)
I managed to make the game run! Under Windows 7, I used the compatibility mode with "Windows 7" after installing both of the files you linked me to :) Thank you again, will play it right now!
Definitely did <3 I gave it the best mark :D The gameplay is really solid, visuals are awesome - people's faces are especially very expressive - and sound design is pretty cool too :) Also the writing is real nice :o
Hello, I'm the programmer for this game. I'm glad that you got it working with Rae's help. I'm also playing the game on Windows 7 64-bit, though I haven't had to use compatibility mode. By any chance, do you have Windows Update disabled? I thought that players normally wouldn't need to install any extra things to play the game.
*Glares intensely, even though I also have Windows Update disabled.*
You might want to manually run Windows Update at some point to catch up on general security and compatibility stuff. There were a few programs I couldn't run until I had updated my system. (Also, I'm stuck with Windows 7 due to old hardware.)
Love the art style! The storytelling/dialogue feels real, and I like the inclusion of some dialogue trees! The music and sounds are nice, too! I also enjoy simply needing to avoid enemy attacks instead of also attacking, too. It makes for fun gameplay!
I really liked the art style of the game! The story is very interesting and the music really set the mood for the game :D
I don't know if you've heard of Game Development World Championship before (gdwc2019) but it's a competition for indie game developers where they can submit their games and it's free! It's great if you want some more visibility for the game and it only takes a couple of minutes to join :)
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yes yes and yes
what the engine of this game??
Very cool short game and very good battle. I shall grant you 5 starts.
thanks to make this game for linux
I've play this game 5 times just to get good ed, and FINALLY can do that with TATAKAEEE power from ereh.
I really love this game! The puzzles were quite manageable and the characters were really interesting! I have heard of touhou but never about what it is and if this is a fraction of it, maybe I'll have a look at it next time! Loved this overall and hope you continue making more games!
I love this game :D
I uploaded the gameplay video to youtube :)
oh my gosh a game all about Kokoro my favorite Touhou character I cant wait to play this game
I loved this game.
I loved the game, the music is amazing, the art style is gorgeous,loved the easter egg, the character criaton is very well done and the history in itself is amazing
Such a good game! I loved the art style and it is so cute! Hope to see more <3
I… think you forgot to include a Mac version in the Mac download. There is no
.apppackage.Unfortunately I can't find any way to package it without access to a mac. It should still be runnable from the terminal, though that's kind of awkward.
As an example, if you extract the game folder into your home folder, then you should be able to run it by using the following command in your terminal app:
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Thanks for the reply! I’ll give it a shot!
What are you using that lets you compile for Mac but not publish for it?
I'm using .NET Core. I did finally find some instructions for making an .app, but they all still say I'd have to use a Unix machine to give the .app the correct permissions. :O I'll see what I can do with it.
Oh, it says after all that, I'd still need a Mac to notarize the app. :hairpull:
Notarize? Not doing that just means we’ll get a warning on first launch, like a lot of games on Itch. Easy to work around.
Sorry for taking so long to give it a shot, but:
Soooo… it’s broken. Or at least, it’s looking for a nonexistent directory.
Okay, so I made the folder and copied
lib/monogame.framework.desktopgl.core/3.7.0.7/lib/netstandard2.0/MonoGame.Framework.dlltolib/netstandard2.0/MonoGame.Framework.dll(I assume editing the manifest would also have worked), and now the game seems to run fine, except I still get these errors on launch:Not sure if those are significant. The game does have sound.
Thank you so much. I'll note the misplaced dependency. The AL warnings are expected behavior. I've been... not well, but I plan to try the mac app packaging eventually.
I’m sorry to hear that, and I hope I didn’t make you feel pressured. Focus on the important things! Hope things turn well for you. <3
Can you tell me how to do that pls I wanna play this game
I don’t know if this is still relevant, but sure, what part gave you trouble?
Hi there, I downloaded the game on my mac but I couldn't find a way to open it... The graphics look great and I really want to try it, do you know how I can fix this issue?
Unfortunately I can't find any way to package it without access to a mac. It should still be runnable from the terminal, though that's kind of awkward.
As an example, if you extract the game folder into your home folder, then you should be able to run it by using the following command in your terminal app:
I apologize for the inconvenience.
Great little game! The graphics are very nice, the story is cute too. I played it a second time just for the story.
Art is really beautiful, sounds great too! I love Fuyu a lot, would love to see her more. Very very pretty game.
Very cute little game. The music is nice and the art is very pretty~ Would love to see more!
Hello, the game won't launch here, nothing happens when I doubleclick on it on Win 7 64-bit... Any clue on how to fix it? It looks super pretty already..
Hiya! I did some quick research. In order to make the game available on Mac, PC, and Linux, the simplest solution for us was to use dotNetCore. dotNetCore apparently requires your laptop to have some things in order for applications using it to work.
You may be able to install those requirements without changing your version of Windows. In order to try, check out the installations here for the C Runtime and here for a Security Patch. You might also have to install this in order for the C Runtime to work.
If you don't want to go through all that (which I might not, in your situation), then try deleting it and redownloading it, or right-clicking on it and clicking 'Open.'
There were a lot of things we had to consider in the short time period, and we're sorry if you're unable to play the game because of it, but I believe one of the fixes I mentioned should work.
But also, thanks for liking the artstyle! Our artist can be found on twitter @minutekiwi and has done programming on the Heart of the Woods, soon to be available on Switch, but also available on desktop.
You're welcome ^_^ Also I love Heart of the Woods, I bought the game almost at release day and I haven't been disappointed ^_^
And thanks for replying too, As everyone here, I'm perfectly aware a perfect game is impossible to come with in 72 hours :) I'll just try a bit more :)
I managed to make the game run! Under Windows 7, I used the compatibility mode with "Windows 7" after installing both of the files you linked me to :) Thank you again, will play it right now!
I'm so glad you got it to work! I hope you've enjoyed it :)
Definitely did <3 I gave it the best mark :D The gameplay is really solid, visuals are awesome - people's faces are especially very expressive - and sound design is pretty cool too :) Also the writing is real nice :o
Hello, I'm the programmer for this game. I'm glad that you got it working with Rae's help. I'm also playing the game on Windows 7 64-bit, though I haven't had to use compatibility mode. By any chance, do you have Windows Update disabled? I thought that players normally wouldn't need to install any extra things to play the game.
It's indeed disabled on my 64-bit Win 7 :o
*Glares intensely, even though I also have Windows Update disabled.*
You might want to manually run Windows Update at some point to catch up on general security and compatibility stuff. There were a few programs I couldn't run until I had updated my system. (Also, I'm stuck with Windows 7 due to old hardware.)
Love the art style! The storytelling/dialogue feels real, and I like the inclusion of some dialogue trees! The music and sounds are nice, too! I also enjoy simply needing to avoid enemy attacks instead of also attacking, too. It makes for fun gameplay!
I really liked the art style of the game! The story is very interesting and the music really set the mood for the game :D
I don't know if you've heard of Game Development World Championship before (gdwc2019) but it's a competition for indie game developers where they can submit their games and it's free! It's great if you want some more visibility for the game and it only takes a couple of minutes to join :)
Such a cute game, Fuyu is great and her and Kokoro make an adorable pair! I enjoyed the music a lot as well. Everyone did a wonderful job!