Don't Trust Your Heroes
Read conversations and make careful choices to uncover the true intentions of charismatic characters while managing your trust and heart meters.
How to play
- Read the story text and the charcoal observations carefully before acting.
- Tap one of the two dialogue choices to respond to the characters.
- When the hint appears, hold the character portrait for 900 milliseconds to scrutinize them.
- Watch your Trust and Heart meters change based on your decisions.
- Select the most consistent character at the final door to finish.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap choices to select them and press and hold portraits to scrutinize.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click choices to select them and click and hold portraits to scrutinize.
More about this game
You step into the Hall of Heroes to evaluate three different figures: Aurelia, Rowan, and Sam. Your goal is to gather evidence and protect your heart by making careful dialogue choices. As you progress through seven chapters, you can hold on character portraits to scrutinize them and reveal their true nature. The game ends when you make your final choice of who to trust at the door, with the outcome depending on your gathered evidence and remaining heart.
Tips
- Always hold the portrait when the hint appears; revealing a hidden persona grants 10 Trust and adds a crucial piece of evidence to your total.
- Avoid choosing the loudest, most charismatic options in the dialogue, as falling for a false persona will drain your Heart meter by exactly 14 points.
- You need to gather at least 3 pieces of evidence and notice Sam's consistent actions over time to unlock the best possible ending.
Questions
How do I get the best ending?
You need to gather at least 3 pieces of evidence by scrutinizing characters and making observant choices, then select Sam at the final door to win the game.
What happens if my Heart meter drops?
Your Heart meter drops by 14 points when you choose to believe a false persona. You start with 75 Heart, so choose carefully to avoid losing it completely.
How does the scrutiny mechanic work?
When the hold ring appears, press the portrait for 900 milliseconds. This cracks the character's persona, revealing their true face and increasing your Trust meter by 10 points.