Harvest Hunt

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Harvest Hunt is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by Neonhive Games and was released on May 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Trapped in a cursed village, you’re pitted against a vicious monster. To survive, an appointed Warden must harvest the cornfields and face the monster using stealth, strategy and handcrafted tools. Face new challenges every night while being relentlessly hunted. Can you save your community?

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork and atmosphere, creating a unique and immersive horror experience.
The gameplay mechanics, including the card system and character traits, encourage strategic planning and adaptability.
The sound design is exceptional, enhancing the overall tension and fear throughout the game.

The gameplay loop can become repetitive, with limited content and a small map that may lead to a lack of engagement after multiple runs.
The AI of the Devourer can be inconsistent, sometimes making encounters feel less challenging or engaging.
There is a perceived imbalance in risk versus reward when interacting with the Devourer, making it more beneficial to avoid confrontation rather than engage.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Harvest Hunt is characterized by a slow and deliberate pace, which suits its horror roguelike theme, allowing for strategic decision-making with a card system that influences each night. While the mechanics and lore are engaging, the limited map and repetitive gameplay can lead to diminished interest over time. Players appreciate the variety offered by different "warden" characters, though their impact on gameplay is currently minimal, primarily affecting starting cards rather than unique abilities.
- “Harvest Hunt takes a while to reveal the clever interplay between its mechanics and cards, but it's been really cool to see how transformative they can be, even if there is only one map.”
- “Love the gameplay, the story, and the card system that helps you to hunt with various situations each night; choose your tools and approach wisely to banish the devourer.”
- “Just finished my first 'season'; it's a neat little title with a great art style and a tight gameplay loop.”
- “By the end of the fifth and final harvest (each one comprising of five nights), the map and gameplay loop just became too familiar to really hold my interest like the first few did, which is a shame.”
- “You can unlock and play as a variety of different 'warden' characters, though in the current build of the game, which warden you pick really only affects which of the various strength cards you begin with (there isn't any voice acting or unique abilities that differentiate the wardens in terms of gameplay).”
- “The variety in gameplay has its issues as the whispers mechanic exists to make each night different, but with the exception of poison corn and poison water, there is a good way to play around them.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, including exceptional art direction and atmospheric lighting that evoke feelings of dread and fear. Players appreciate the combination of engaging sound design and folkloric themes, creating an immersive experience that keeps them on edge. Overall, the atmosphere is described as sublime and captivating, enhancing the gameplay significantly.
- “It's a gorgeous looking game, from the card art and menus to the in-game 3D, texture work, and atmospheric lighting.”
- “Absolutely love the art direction, atmosphere, and folkloric themes!”
- “The atmosphere is amazing (you never feel safe while doing your tasks) with a super interesting art style and great sound design.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
39%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional art style and attention to detail, creating a fantastic aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the incredible artwork, creature design, and effective sound design, which together contribute to a captivating and immersive experience. The combination of these elements not only makes the game visually appealing but also intensifies the sense of suspense and engagement.
- “The atmosphere is sublime - the art style is truly top-notch.”
- “Incredible artwork and atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere is amazing (you never feel safe while doing your tasks) with a super interesting art style and great sound design.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Harvest Hunt" unfolds over five nights per season, featuring different characters, each with unique backstories and traits. While players appreciate the folklore-inspired narrative and engaging gameplay, some express a lack of motivation to explore the story further after completion, despite enjoying the overall experience. The game combines horror elements with strategic card mechanics, enhancing the storytelling through varied gameplay situations.
- “If you love horror, enjoy a good challenge, and appreciate rich, folklore-inspired storytelling, do yourself a favor and dive into the nightmare that is Harvest Hunt.”
- “Love the gameplay, the story, the card system that helps you to hunt with various situations each night; choose wisely tools and approach to banish the devourer.”
- “Update after completion: I still recommend Harvest Hunt and love its card system, but after completing it I've no real desire to jump back in to discover more about the story as it expects me to.”
- “There are five nights per season and each season has you play as a different character with their own backstory and a starting trait.”
- “I've not failed a night or season yet (there's a side of me that wishes it was a bit tougher to really get you sweating) and the story is still unfolding, but I've really enjoyed my time with it so far.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Harvest Hunt" is praised for its subtlety, effectively enhancing the game's atmospheric themes. Reviewers appreciate the combination of the soundtrack with the grotesque sounds of the creatures, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the music complements the art style and creature design, enriching the overall ambiance of the game.
- “I love the atmosphere, music, and themes of Harvest Hunt.”
- “The music is subtle, and the sounds from the creatures are wonderfully grotesque.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highly appreciate the replayability of the game, citing its engaging horror elements and impressive sound design as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I love the replayability; everything from the horror elements to the sound design keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The replayability is fantastic, with each playthrough offering new experiences and surprises.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, making the replayability truly exceptional.”