Know by heart

"Know by heart..." focuses on the acceptance of loss. The narrative, score, straightforward gameplay, and atmospheric mini-games blend to simulate the experience of returning to childhood and the unavoidable aging process, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time. Players step into the calm existence of a Russian provincial town, where the influence of the Soviet era remains visible. The protagonist, Misha, is trapped in a dull career until the return of his childhood love interest breaks the monotony, sparking a new hope to escape his tedious life. A short, chaotic chapter of the town merges with the tale of a group of old friends reuniting. They must revisit their shared past to restore their connection, but their recollections and ties are put at risk. Key features include roughly five hours of sentimental gameplay, the ambiance of a post-Soviet town near the turn of the century, a nonlinear emotional story with various endings, gameplay mechanics that mirror the protagonist's thoughts and memories, a set of evocative mini-games, and a piano soundtrack in a modern neoclassical style.