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 a nostalgic arcade feel.
- Great pixel art and music that enhance the gaming experience.
- Engaging survival mode with global leaderboards and character unlocks.
- Gameplay loop may not be engaging enough for repeated play.
- Some characters need rebalancing for better gameplay experience.
- Short story mode may leave players wanting more content.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple yet rewarding and fun, with a nostalgic appeal reminiscent of old-school titles that encourages players to master its mechanics. However, some users find the gameplay loop lacking in engagement, particularly when technical issues, such as crashes, disrupt the experience. Overall, the game's mechanics are praised for complementing its visual presentation.
“The gameplay is simple, but rewarding and fun!”
“Fun, simple gameplay”
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story mode is described as short and colorful, serving primarily as a brief introduction to the game. While it may lack depth, players find more enjoyment in the survival mode, which offers a competitive challenge and global leaderboards for high scores.
“The story mode is a neat, colorful jaunt, and it features a survival mode for a challenge, complete with leaderboards so you can brag to your friends about your gaming skills.”
“While the story mode is incredibly short, it serves as a delightful introduction to the engaging survival mode, which includes a global leaderboard for competitive play.”
“As others have mentioned, the story is short and sweet, but the real highlight of the game lies in chasing high scores in survival mode.”
“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 lacking compared to the more engaging survival mode.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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, complementing the game's charming 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!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model, with no downloadable content (DLC) or microtransactions, which is appreciated by users for its simplicity and value.
“It's always worth noting that there are no DLCs or microtransactions.”
“The game offers a complete experience without any additional costs.”
“I appreciate that the developers chose to avoid monetization tactics like paywalls.”
“The game is completely free of DLC and microtransactions, which is a refreshing change.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more to enjoy the full experience.”
“While the game is enjoyable, the constant prompts for in-game purchases detract from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature appealing pixel art that complements the enjoyable gameplay, creating a visually engaging experience for players.
“The pixel graphics are charming and enhance the fun gameplay experience.”
“The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to explore.”
