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Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents

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72%Game Brain Score
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84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents is a single player action game. It was developed by Pennyvale Media and was released on June 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story12 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating storyline with well-developed plots and engaging choice elements, making it enjoyable to read and listen to.
  • The artwork and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersing players in the game's gothic world.
  • The developer shows a strong commitment to improvement and community engagement, with players looking forward to future content and expansions.
  • Many stories and content are locked behind paid DLC, leading to frustration among players who expected a complete experience upon release.
  • The game has been criticized for its lack of substantial gameplay, with some reviewers feeling it resembles an e-book more than a traditional game.
  • There are concerns about the writing quality and structure, with some players finding it lacking in depth and engagement.
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its intriguing narrative, character development, and the depth of choices that influence outcomes. While some players find the storyline engaging and well-supported by artwork and voice acting, others feel it could be improved, describing it as somewhat typical for a visual novel and more of an introduction to a larger world. Overall, the story is seen as a strong foundation with potential for future expansion, encouraging multiple playthroughs to fully explore its lore and narrative possibilities.

    • “The plots are more developed as are the choice elements, the voice acting is fantastic and the artwork really matches the atmosphere of each story.”
    • “A great short story that is very intriguing and boosted by great artwork and music!”
    • “There is a lot of lore weaved into an intriguing first story with more to come and I'm excited to see where it all leads.”
    • “Disappointing as the art style and story were interesting.”
    • “The storyline could be better; it's a typical visual novel with multiple choice answers.”
    • “I think it'll be best to have a 'wait and see' approach to this visual novel since the only story right now feels a bit like an introduction to the world rather than anything substantial, and it isn't a long story by any means.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their artistic quality, with many reviewers highlighting the nostalgic and atmospheric art style that enhances the storytelling experience. The voice acting is also noted as a strong point, complementing the visuals effectively. However, some users express disappointment in the graphics not being spectacular, suggesting a mixed reception regarding their overall impact on the game.

    • “The plots are more developed as are the choice elements, the voice acting is fantastic and the artwork really matches the atmosphere of each story.”
    • “The voice acting is smooth and fits the characters well, while the art style is both nostalgic and nice to look at; it wouldn't feel out of place in a game that I would have seen/played while growing up!”
    • “Harrowed world is an immersive vampire visual novel game with a beautiful, unique gothic style of artwork, captivating music & a very intriguing plot.”
    • “Disappointing, as the art style and story were interesting.”
    • “The graphics are not spectacular; the storyline could have been written better, and the developers had Steam take down a guide because they don't want you to play a speedrun - so petty, so I wouldn't recommend it.”
    • “The art style feels more like a painting, which adds to the overall lack of engagement.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the artwork. Reviewers highlight its fitting gothic style, which complements the intriguing narrative and contributes to the game's atmospheric depth.

    • “The artwork and music fit perfectly, making it an overall very enjoyable short experience.”
    • “Absolutely amazing music.”
    • “Harrowed World is an immersive vampire visual novel game with a beautiful, unique gothic style of artwork, captivating music, and a very intriguing plot.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its developed plots, excellent voice acting, and artwork that complements the dark, spooky themes, particularly appealing to fans of vampire lore. The combination of cool art and fitting atmospheric sound enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive environment.

    • “The plots are more developed, as are the choice elements. The voice acting is fantastic, and the artwork really matches the atmosphere of each story.”
    • “If you like vampires and dark, spooky atmospheric games, you'll enjoy this one.”
    • “The art style is really nice, and the atmospheric sound fits perfectly.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn comparisons to "Vampire: The Masquerade," with users noting a focus on differentiating itself from its predecessor, "VTMB2." This suggests a marketing approach that emphasizes its unique features while acknowledging the legacy of the original game.

    • “The monetization in this game feels exploitative, as if they are more focused on profits than providing a fair experience for players.”
    • “I can't believe how many ads there are promoting in-game purchases; it completely ruins the immersion.”
    • “The constant push for microtransactions makes it feel like the game is designed to squeeze money out of players rather than offer genuine enjoyment.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue, leading to questions about its quality and suitability for publication.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, suggesting a satirical take on its value. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and amusing.

    • “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 3 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
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Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents is a action game.

Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents was released on June 11, 2024.

Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents was developed by Pennyvale Media.

Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents is a single player game.

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