Heart Fragment

Heart Fragment is a narrative game in which you play as Xani, a protagonist whose name you can change, struggling after your mother's death. Cynical and numb, Xani faces a disappearance, a sudden attack that leaves them wounded and the arrival of mysterious characters. The story begins when Xani discovers they are not entirely human, and follows growing relationships and questions about what it means to be human.

Paths and choices

The story has six main paths with romantic, platonic and family-based endings, as well as bad endings. You make hundreds of choices that shape the story and can influence the protagonist's personality traits. The main paths have over 40 endings, with more than 10 additional endings in the final route. In that route, you choose an endgame romantic partner or a best friend.

You can check the protagonist's social media feed in-game to unlock bonus content and CGs in a distinct art style. The game also offers a diverse cast, artwork in two styles, an original soundtrack and partial voice acting, including optional voice choices for the main character. You can select a male protagonist, gender and pronouns; these choices include alternate CGs and voice lines.

Books and characters

Heart Fragment is divided into four books. Book One: Fantasy Fragments includes the full routes for Kay and Clive. Kay is a smiling young man who reveals strange secrets and is easy to open up to despite the unusual circumstances. Clive keeps appearing at seemingly opportune moments, and his awkward manner and repeated coincidental encounters leave his intentions unclear. The book brings fantasy elements, questions and revelations.

Book Two: Belief Fragments includes the full routes for Shannon and Lana. Your established bond with your best friend Shannon makes you reluctant to involve her in your potentially dangerous struggles. Lana, whom you have not seen since your mother's death ten years ago, has dyed pink hair but remains the caring girl with a wild side you remember. The book focuses on reality and on what belief in those around you can reveal.

Book Three follows the routes of Jasper and Natalia. Jasper Finley is the story's antagonist, driven by disputes between your families and hatred of mutated DNA. You know he is dangerous, but your curiosity may draw you closer. Natalia is an enigma whose arrival can seem either a blessing or a curse: she offers a way out of your struggles as well as a way into misery. This book examines the intentions and motives suggested by earlier routes from the villain's point of view.

Book Four is the finale. It includes a bonus romance with Inigo.