Harald

About

Harald is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by 3DDUO and was released on September 28, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Harald is a card game of influence and majority. As the head of a village, each player will try to charm the most influential character of the realm to be noticed by the King and win his favor. But to win you will need to think and wisely use the abilities of each character.

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Strategy

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Harald offers a simple yet strategic gameplay experience that can be enjoyable for players willing to invest time in mastering its mechanics.
The game features a competent AI that provides a fair challenge, making it engaging for single-player modes.
The presentation is polished, and the game runs smoothly, with the added benefit of including the Badger/Scholar expansion without additional costs.

The digital version struggles to improve upon the physical card game, lacking animations and overall presentation quality.
Many players report significant bugs and issues, leading to a frustrating experience, with some even deeming it unplayable.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to grasp the rules and strategies effectively.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay is primarily mouse-driven and revolves around maneuvering to capitalize on opponents' actions, offering a decent experience that may appeal to some players. It features a dual worker-placement mechanic, and while mastering the game's intricacies can lead to success, some players may not feel compelled to return after their initial experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, you only need the mouse.”
- “Decent gameplay based on maneuvering to profit from your opponents' plays; some will enjoy it.”
- “Decent gameplay based on maneuvering to profit from your opponents' plays; some will enjoy it, but personally I don't expect to come back.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's basically just a dueling worker-placement game.”
- “Once you manage to understand all the mechanics of Harald, you will start to beat it, and you will find the nuances that make it tick.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are generally praised for their appealing aesthetics and quality, contributing positively to the overall visual and auditory experience of the game.
- “The aesthetics, visuals, and sound design are impressive.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a simplistic design that suggests it was primarily developed for mobile platforms.
- “It's not very good; it's kind of buggy, simplistic, and clearly made for mobile.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced multiple glitches that ruined my gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its beautiful presentation and high polish, with smooth performance contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “It's also beautifully presented, highly polished, runs smoothly, and is incredibly fun to play!”