Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents - Gothic Vampire Visual Novel

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In "Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents - Gothic Vampire Visual Novel," you become entangled in the schemes of ancient vampires who secretly control human affairs. This captivating narrative experience, presented in a gothic-style visual novel format, offers a dark and unforgiving world where you must navigate the machinations of powerful immortals. The game introduces you to a significant character and faction in this intriguing universe.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story18 positive mentions

The game features an intriguing story with multiple endings, encouraging replayability and exploration of different choices.
The artwork and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience of the visual novel.
It's a free game that provides a quick and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for players looking for a short visual novel.

The storyline is quite short and may feel incomplete, lacking depth and world-building.
Some players found the developer's restrictions on gameplay and removal of guides to be frustrating and petty.
The graphics are not spectacular, and the writing could have been improved for a more engaging narrative.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing narrative and rich lore, while others feel it could be better developed and is somewhat brief. Many appreciate the multiple choice mechanics that allow for different outcomes, encouraging replayability, but some criticize it as a typical visual novel lacking depth. Overall, while the story is engaging and well-written for a short experience, there are calls for further development in future updates.
- “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.”
- “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 more than anything, and it isn't a long story by any means.”
- “The story is meant to be experienced multiple times, with many quality of life features to assist in seeing the full narrative, lore, and getting the achievements.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique gothic art style and atmospheric visuals, others find the graphics to be merely good rather than spectacular. The artwork is often praised for its painting-like quality and its harmonious integration with the game's music, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the storyline and the developers' decisions, which detract from the game's appeal for some players.
- “The art style is wonderfully done.”
- “Harrowed World is an immersive vampire visual novel game with a beautiful, unique gothic style of artwork, captivating music, and a very intriguing plot.”
- “The artwork and music fit perfectly, and it is an overall very enjoyable short experience.”
- “Graphics are not spectacular; the storyline could have been written better.”
- “The art style feels more like a painting, which adds to the overall lack of engagement.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the artwork. Reviewers highlight its beautiful and unique gothic style, noting that it perfectly complements the intriguing plot and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The artwork and music fit perfectly and it is an overall very enjoyable short experience.”
- “Harrowed World is an immersive vampire visual novel game with a beautiful, unique gothic style of artwork, captivating music & a very intriguing plot.”
- “Absolutely amazing music.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark, spooky aesthetic, making it particularly appealing to fans of vampire-themed narratives. Reviewers highlight the impressive art style and fitting sound design, which together create an immersive and atmospheric experience.
- “If you like vampires and dark spooky atmospheric games, you'll enjoy this one.”
- “The art style was really nice and the atmospheric sound fit perfectly.”
- “Cool art, atmospheric.”