The WhatsNext verdict
If you want surreal 1990s FMV horror, black comedy, and deliberately offensive satire, Harvester delivers an unusually memorable fever dream. Skip it if you need fair puzzles, polished controls, or horror that relies on subtlety.
What it does best
A fever-dream town where normality curdles into menace
Clunky live-action imagery that becomes unforgettable
Grotesque satire delivered with a straight face
What might put you off
Shock-heavy gore and disturbing subject matter
Opaque objectives and awkward adventure logic
The setup
What you are walking into
The game's play is done through a point and click interface. Players must visit various locations within the game's fictional town of Harvest, which can be done via an overhead map. By speaking to various townspeople and clicking on special "hotspots", players can learn information and collect items that progress the game's story and play. Harvester also features a fighting system where players can attack other characters by selecting a weapon and then clicking on the target. Both the target and the player's character have a limited amount of health available, allowing for either the player or the target to die. Players can choose to progress through the game by solving puzzles or by killing one of the non-playable characters.
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