

Led into the realm by said heroine, taking the form of a butterfly, it leaves this young woman as the only hope for the realm as she takes on Little Death and her many allies. However, before their passing, a heroine is created from a broken heart, which ties into a young woman in the present who suffered an unknown form of heartbreak. In this world, three divine arcana govern everything and begin to fade only when their harmony is stolen by five cursed arcana. The world of Sayonara relies heavily on Major Arcana, taken from tarot cards.

Recalling the likes of Rez, with a short but sweet approach to game design, this indie title is one fans of pop music, arcade-esque action games and artistic gaming would do well to check out. It sounds scattershot, but Simogo manages to bring its disparate elements together, tying them with a memorable and distinctive presentation. Music, action, arcade, sh oot ‘em up and many others make up this bittersweet exploration of heartbreak and the process to overcome it. Partly, this is due to how integral certain gameplay moments are to the narrative, but also because it encompasses so many genres it’s almost dizzying. Describing Sayonara Wild Hearts is very tricky.
