Baldr Heart

About

Baldr Heart merges visual novel storytelling with 2D beat 'em up combat in a neon-drenched cyberpunk world. You play as Sou, a mercenary stripped of his fighting skills after a mysterious incident. Now stranded on a remote island, he uncovers a conspiracy at a prestigious academy while navigating a cast of enigmatic characters including a memory-erased girl and a rival student council leader. Combat breaks up narrative segments with fast-paced brawls using a mix of fists and Simulacrum-powered abilities. The story weaves personal drama with sci-fi intrigue as Sou’s past and the island’s secrets collide. This title stands out for its tightly written script and layered character arcs. With over 20 endings tied to dialogue choices, the narrative rewards close attention to relationships and hidden motives. Action sequences are polished but never overwhelming, balancing simplicity with responsive controls. The art style blends gritty cyberpunk aesthetics with soft watercolor backgrounds, creating a visually distinct world. Though its 2016 release date might raise eyebrows, the game’s pacing and branching scenarios keep it fresh for fans of narrative-driven brawlers.

Storyline

Due to a certain incident, the Simulacrum-piloting mercenary Sou lost his fighting ability and as a result, his job as well. He returned to his foster father’s home on the island of Wadatsumi, followed by his former partner Yuuri for some reason. Soon after his arrival, he saved a girl who had lost her memories, Tsukuyomi, and she ended up staying at his home. Although there were no decent jobs on the depopulated island, he readily received a work request from a mysterious individual. It was to transfer into the island’s only school Kouka Academy and investigate if its students were involved in the terrorism that has besieged the island. Standing in his way as he set forth to infiltrate the school was the student council president Mao and her Simulacrum. At that moment, a girl who called herself a fairy appeared before him and began to assimilate with his Simulacrum...