Heart of the Woods is a fantasy yuri visual novel centered on paranormal investigation, ancient mysteries, and a love between two girls that transcends life and death. The story begins with Maddie Raines, who, after years of managing her best friend Tara's popular paranormal vlog, is ready to move on with her life. She agrees to one last trip with Tara to the mysterious village of Eysenfeld, where a local named Morgan has promised them undeniable proof of real supernatural phenomena.
The trip quickly sweeps Maddie into a dangerous crisis that will change her life forever. Among all the strange occurrences, she finds herself captivated by the ghost of a young woman named Abigail. A victim of a centuries-old injustice, Abigail is now eternally bound to the forest surrounding the village. Drawn to Maddie in a way she can’t explain, Abigail reveals herself to another person for the first time in over 200 years, and the two begin to form an intense bond.
While Tara and Morgan investigate the sinister mysteries of Eysenfeld, the player follows Maddie as she learns the truth about Abigail’s death and imprisonment. It soon falls to Maddie and her friends to not only break the ancient curse that rules the village, but more importantly, to finally free the woman she loves.
The game features a rich narrative and presentation:
- Full English voice acting brings the diverse cast of characters to life.
- A substantial story of approximately 130,000 words with multiple endings based on your choices.
- Fully original backgrounds and a unique soundtrack, including an ending theme from the artist "In Love With A Ghost".
- Multiple accessibility options are included to help a wider range of players enjoy the experience.