Harvest Hero Origins
- February 7, 2022
- Gemdrop Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Harvest Hero Origins" is a wave defense game with classic arcade style gameplay. Xlord's grooble armies are threatening the village of Fronvale, and you must defend it as a young hero with a hammer. The game features a Story Mode, Survival Mode, 2 player co-op, 4 unlockable playable heroes, and unlockable skins. Your goal is to survive against endless waves of enemies and experience the hero's origin story.
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Reviews
- Fun and simple gameplay with solid controls, reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- Great pixel art and music that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging survival mode with global leaderboards and character unlocks adds replay value.
- Gameplay loop may not be engaging enough for repeated playthroughs.
- Some characters need rebalancing for a better experience.
- The story mode is very short, leaving some players wanting more content.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple yet rewarding and fun, with appealing pixel graphics. While some players appreciate the mechanics and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school titles, others find the gameplay loop lacking enough engagement to warrant replaying after technical issues. Overall, the game offers enjoyable mechanics that align well with its visual presentation.
“The gameplay is simple, but rewarding and fun!”
“Nice pixel graphics & fun gameplay”
“The gameplay loop isn't fun enough for me to redo the 10-15 minutes I spent before the game crashed.”
“The gameplay mechanics are not worthy of its visual presentation.”
“Like more old-school styled titles, the appeal of the game comes more from your own increasing knowledge of finer mechanics.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story mode is described as short and colorful, providing a brief but enjoyable experience. However, players emphasize that the main focus of the game lies in the survival mode, which offers a more substantial challenge and competitive global leaderboards for high scores.
“The story mode is a neat colorful jaunt, and it has a survival mode for a challenge with leaderboards enabled so you can brag to your friends about how much of a gamer you are.”
“The story mode is incredibly short, but survival mode is legit and the global leaderboard is great.”
“Like others have said, the story is short and sweet, but the real meat of the game is chasing high scores in survival mode.”
“The story mode is a neat colorful jaunt, but it feels more like a prelude to the real challenge found in survival mode.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect match with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight it as enjoyable and catchy, often describing it as a "pure bop," complementing the game's appealing art style.
“The music is especially great and matches the game perfectly.”
“The art and music are great.”
“The art is cute and the music is a pure bop!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model, with no downloadable content (DLC) or microtransactions, ensuring a complete experience without additional costs.
“Always worth noting, no DLC, no microtransactions.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by appealing pixel art that complements the enjoyable gameplay, creating a visually engaging experience for players.
“The pixel graphics are charming and complement the fun gameplay perfectly.”
“The pixel art style is visually appealing and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The graphics are vibrant and add a delightful touch to the gameplay.”
