Harolds Harem: The Neckoning
- February 13, 2020
- WhiteVault Studio
Get on SteamIn "Harold's Harem: The Neckoning," you are a member of an Erotic Infiltration unit tasked with saving the world in three days. With seven colorful NPCs and eight unique locations, you must avoid falling in love with Harold and navigate small choices that can lead to one of four multiple endings, all presented in a pixel-illustration style. This visual novel, disguised as a dating sim, combines humor, action, and danger.
Reviews
- The game features a hilarious comedic twist on visual novel tropes, providing a fun and entertaining experience.
- Harold is a charming character that players find hard not to adore, contributing to the game's overall appeal.
- The unique art style and multiple endings enhance the replayability and enjoyment of the game.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more depth and character exploration.
- There are some usability issues, such as the lack of a mouse click option for dialogue and no rewind feature.
- While the humor is prevalent, some players may find it more of a visual novel than a traditional game.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story of "Harold's Harem" is characterized by its humor and unique art style, offering an engaging narrative with emotional depth and multiple branching paths. While some players feel it could benefit from a more serious and extended version, the current storyline is praised for its entertaining twists and turns. Overall, it provides a fun and enjoyable experience that keeps players invested.
“Unique art style and interesting storyline.”
“The story is an emotional hedge maze full of twists and turns, ups and downs, loopty loops!”
“I think a second, longer, more serious version would also be particularly fun and enjoyable considering the depth of lore this story had.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is pervasive, enhancing both conversations and combat, and is characterized by a clever comedic twist on visual novel tropes. Players find the jokes consistently hilarious, contributing to a well-written narrative that balances humor with emotional depth.
“The humor in this game is everywhere, from conversations to the combat.”
“A fun little game with a hilarious comedic twist on the visual novel tropes.”
“That being said, with the exception of a typo or two, the game is well written, funny, and an emotional roller-coaster.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotionally charged narrative, characterized by unexpected twists and a mix of humor and depth, creating a roller-coaster experience for players. Despite minor typos, the writing is considered strong and engaging.
“The story is an emotional hedge maze full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and unexpected surprises!”
“The game is well written, funny, and an emotional roller-coaster.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique art style, which complements the interesting storyline, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
“The graphics are stunning, with a unique art style that truly enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The vibrant colors and intricate details in the graphics make the world feel alive and immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, perfectly complementing the interesting storyline.”
