In a world where emotions are currency, players assume the role of Emmet, a quirky heart broker who has the ability to swap people's hearts to resolve conflicts or create chaos. Through text-based choices, players navigate through the vibrant city of Vitae, filled with colorful characters whose hearts have unique powers or quirks. Players must gather information, trade emotions, and solve the mystery of a missing heart that is crucial for the city to keep thriving. As they interact with characters—ranging from a heartbreakingly sad poet to an overly enthusiastic love guru—players uncover secrets, forge alliances, and even face moral dilemmas regarding the hearts they handle.