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The WhatsNext verdict

Heart of the Woods is a standout yuri visual novel for players who want an emotionally intense romance wrapped in eerie forest fantasy. Come for the characters, stay for the soundtrack and the ache it leaves behind.

What it does best

Music that becomes part of the memory
A cast you grow fiercely attached to
A forest atmosphere you can sink into
A supernatural romance with real emotional weight

What might put you off

Slow opening
Underexplained supernatural lore

The setup

What you are walking into

A fantasy yuri visual novel filled with magic, fairies, and a ghost girl. When Maddie and her best friend, Tara, journey to a remote forest village to investigate rumors of the supernatural, they find a whole lot more than they bargained for.