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adventure video game
Know by heart...
By Ice-Pick Lodge, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Know by heart... is a single-player adventure from Ice-Pick Lodge about loss, memory and the passage of time. The story follows Misha, whose monotonous life in a provincial Russian town changes when a former school crush returns. He and a group of childhood friends come together again, but their memories and relationships face a threat. The town’s atmosphere carries traces of the Soviet era, and the narrative includes non-linear elements and several endings. Gameplay includes mechanics based on Misha’s thoughts and memories, as well as a collection of atmospheric mini-games. A piano soundtrack is composed in a modern neoclassical style. The adventure is described as lasting around five hours. It launched on Windows, with the broader platform listing also naming Xbox Series X and Series S. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards and Family Sharing. Steam genres include Adventure, Casual and Indie.
What players like, and what they don't
- Non-linear story with several endings.
- Thought- and memory-based mechanics.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Includes atmospheric mini-games.
- Piano soundtrack in a neoclassical style.
- Described as around five hours long.
- Steam platform listing names Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits solo players drawn to reflective stories about friendship, memory and loss. It may also appeal to players who enjoy mini-games and a piano-led soundtrack.
Know by heart... is a compact, story-focused adventure built around an old friendship and memories under pressure. Its mini-games and controller support complement a single-player narrative.
