Because Heart Problems -v0.9- is not a demo; it is a thesis statement. By labeling the build as 0.9, Xenorav admits the game is broken. But the horror lies in the ambiguity: Is the broken heart killing Alex, or is the broken code killing you?
This game contains flashing lights, loud sudden EKG flatlines, and existential dread. Play with a controller. Play with headphones. Don't play if you actually have a heart condition. About the Author: Xenorav has not responded to requests for an interview. Their Patreon page simply reads: "The rhythm will find you." Heart Problems -v0.9- By Xenorav
You play as Alex, a protagonist afflicted with a mysterious, unnamed cardiac condition. You are confined to a sterile, low-poly apartment. Your only companion is “Luna,” a cheerful anime-styled avatar who appears on your desktop CRT monitor. The goal of v0.9? Increase your "Affection Level" to 100% without triggering a "Code Crimson." Because Heart Problems -v0
“Manage your arrhythmia. Talk to the girl. Don’t let the static hear your heartbeat.” This game contains flashing lights, loud sudden EKG