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In the enchanted forest of Frostwood lives a lonely old woman who discovers an abandoned baby girl with a magical singing voice that can heal and bring joy. She names the child Aurora and raises her in seclusion, away from those who may exploit her powers.
As Aurora grows older, will her pure heart and talent be enough to combat dark forces and lift a royal curse? Join her fantastical journey in this storybook match 3 adventure.
At its core, The Voice from Heaven features standard match 3 puzzle mechanics. You swap any two adjacent tiles on the game grid to form horizontal or vertical matches of 3 or more of the same tile. There are 6 different tile types, making matches helps charge up Aurora's magical singing powers.
To complete each level, you must match all the gold-rimmed tiles on the board. You don’t need to clear every tile, just the gold ones. This becomes challenging when gold tiles overlap or form chains of 2 or more. Matching 4+ tiles together boosts your score but isn’t required. There are no move limits, so you can plot strategies freely. Complete all goals in the level to finish and progress.
In total, there are 100 match 3 puzzle levels spanning 5 different environments Aurora visits. These include Enchanted Forest, Forgotten Caves, Cloud City, Crystal Glacier, and Shadow Sanctuary. The levels steadily increase in difficulty within each new area as well as across the game. Earlier boards are more open while later ones have pieces locked in place or intricate tile shapes.
As you play, Aurora earns 6 unique magical singing powers activated by matching their corresponding tile type. These offer advantages like freezing, removing similar tiles, and more. You can swap their position on the grid to set up combinations. Blast frozen tiles with lightning, for example. Use removed spaces to access tough gold tiles. The powers recharge by making more matches in that element so you can utilize them multiple times per level.
The artwork and animations in The Voice from Heaven transport you to a whimsical fairy tale world. Aurora glides gracefully across lush forests, shimmering lakes, and mountain peaks on wings of song to heal the kingdoms she visits. Each of the five realms she travels to has a unique visual style, from the regal grandeur of the royal castle to the ethereal beauty of the skies above.
Complementing the artistic flair is a soundtrack filled with sweeping orchestral arrangements and Aurora's own vocals. Her angelic singing voice, backed by harps, piano, and strings creates a soothing atmosphere. Sound effects like tinkling chimes when making matches add satisfying sensory feedback during gameplay. The talented voice actors, especially for Aurora and the narrator, breathe life into the characters.
What sets The Voice from Heaven apart from puzzle games without narrative is how Aurora's tale weaves through the match 3 action. Between levels, beautiful animated cutscenes advance the mythic storybook plot.
Young Aurora discovers her origins, confronts those who try exploiting her gifts for greed and power, and strives to lift curses plaguing the lands. Her kindhearted, optimistic personality makes her an endearing protagonist. Later story twists add intrigue.
I became invested enough in Aurora's journey to play levels eagerly to see what would unfold next. The lovely art, music, and Aurora's song come together to craft an emotional experience greater than the sum of its parts.
