Scenes from the Heart - Part 1
Release date: Oct 24, 2025
Developers: Zamius
Publishers: Zamius
Genres: Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Commentary available, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Finnish, Japanese, German

A lighthearted and cute Visual Novel where you befriend two new classmates, discover the world of improv, and finally create your very own VN demo together. Tease the Tsundere Chisaki, enjoy classic anime clichés, hunt hidden gaming references, and unlock all of the achievements. Scenes from the Heart is a classic Visual Novel about a mature but lonely boy (you) who struggles to connect with others due to his superiority complex. His life changes when he befriends Chisaki Namichi, who faces bullying for her unique eye color at elementary school. Together, they later discover Konaka Motomi, a new transferred classmate with her own quirks. As they bond, Konaka introduces improvisation theater to Chisaki and you. Inspired, Chisaki initiates her long dream of a visual novel development project, involving the player and Konaka. Despite initial conflicts during the process, they succeed and win an award for their demo, as a menacing shadow is watching over them, hinting at challenges ahead... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The story will be split into two parts: Part 1 is more like a prologue to introduce the setting and the main cast. Part 2 (a separate game,   TBA ) will be diving deeper into everyday life and branching the story at a certain point. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -                        Approx. 2 hours long Achievements (both in-game & Steam achievements) + a gallery to see all of them. 4 languages available for UI & dialogue: English, Finnish, Japanese and German Changing title screen's background image (changes at certain 'check' points as you progress through the story) 2 endings Full English VO Real-life philosophies 2 Easter Eggs hidden on the story and can be spotted from the backgrounds 2 Image galleries & OST Music player