Edge of Hearts

About

You play as one of several heroes pulled from separate realms each with their own skills and quirks. The gameplay mixes fast combat with exploration as you navigate hand-drawn environments filled with foes to punch and puzzles to crack. Dialogue and side quests flesh out the world while the focus stays on brawling through hordes of enemies. The controls are tight and the progression system lets you tweak abilities to fit your playstyle. The game channels 90s-era action titles with a visual style that feels ripped from a comic book. While the story threads are straightforward the character moments land thanks to snappy writing. Launched in 2017 it still holds up for players who miss the days of side-scrolling beat-em-ups with a dash of adventure game charm. The PC version runs smoothly and the lack of online features keeps it focused on solo replayability.