Whose Heart Is It, Anyway?

In a world where emotions shape our reality, you play as a whimsical Heart Merchant who can physically trade hearts with individuals. Your quest begins in the bustling city of Empathia, where residents have lost their unique emotional cores due to a mischievous Heart Thief. In this interactive text-based game, you'll navigate through quirky scenarios where you must negotiate with your colorful cast of characters, solve their emotional dilemmas, and concoct madcap deals to restore their hearts. Each heart has distinct traits—like bravery, kindness, or even angst—that affect how you interact with the world. But beware! Some hearts come with bizarre side effects. Can you piece together the hearts of Empathia and unmask the Heart Thief before it's too late?