Xenorav, a developer known for previous abrasive titles like VHS Simulator 2.0 and Please Don't Turn Around, has a signature style: weaponized bugs.
In v0.9, the "Heart Problems" aren't just the character's; they are the game's. Halfway through a run, the music—a lo-fi hip-hop beat—begins to warp. It slows down. The pitch drops an octave. You start hearing a second heartbeat. Is that yours or the game's?
The most terrifying sequence occurs at exactly 12 minutes and 34 seconds (a direct nod to the 1234 error code). The game window duplicates. The clone window shows a reverse angle of the room. Behind your avatar stands a tall, faceless figure Xenorav fans call "The Systole." Heart Problems -v0.9- By Xenorav
It doesn’t jumpscare you. It just... breathes.
At its core, Heart Problems is a story about starting over. The player assumes the role of a young man whose life has been derailed by tragedy. After the sudden loss of his father, the protagonist is left to pick up the pieces, moving into a new home and attempting to navigate the daunting transition into college life. Xenorav, a developer known for previous abrasive titles
However, the "heart problems" of the title are not strictly medical; they are emotional. The protagonist is a closed-off, grieving young man carrying the heavy burden of his father's death. The game asks a simple but profound question: How do you learn to love, trust, and connect with people when the person you loved most was taken from you?
“v0.9 is the second-to-last major update. v1.0 will include final routes for all heroines, a true ending, and a gallery unlock. Heart Problems has always been about choices and consequences – v0.9 makes every heartbeat count.” Planned for v1
Planned for v1.0:
