Where is my Heart?

I don’t think many people pay attention to the “Minis” available on the Playstation Network, or even know of their existence. Sony doesn’t seem to do a very good job of informing people of them or showcasing them, even when something amazing comes out, as it has with Where is my Heart? For those that don’t know, Playstation Minis are kind of Sony’s answer to apps; they are small programs, and tend to sell for a few dollars. As such, most of them tend to be of the same quality of a phone app as well. Most of them also play on both the PS3 and PSP. Every now and again though, a Mini comes along that is worth taking notice of.

Where is my Heart? has a simple premise, you’re trying to get a character (and shortly thereafter three characters) from the starting point to the goal. However the screen is divided into various grids, and moving from one grid does not necessarily mean you’ll end up in the grid alongside it. Finding your way around can become surprisingly challenging. The visual style is used for a new gameplay feature when one of the characters gains the ability to rotate the various grids. The gameplay style has been described as being like The Lost Vikings, and while I partially agree, so far I’ve not come across any level that required all three monsters to work together, but rather each level has focused on the ability of one of them. But perhaps that will change later on.

At $6.99 it’s definitely on the higher end of the pricing scale for a Mini, but it’s a charming and enjoyable indie game with some absolutely fantastic pixel art. If you’re looking for something new to put on your PS3 and PSP, keep this one in mind.