Harvest Hunt

About

"Harvest Hunt" is a grim game set in the mysterious village of Luna Nova, where players take on the role of the Warden to protect villagers from monstrous entities lurking in the shadows. Surviving nightfall means navigating deadly cornfields and evading the Devourer, a terrifying specter. As the architect of survival, players must forge their arsenal and strategic alliances to end the hunts and ensure the congregation's safety.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The art style and sound design are stunning, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
The gameplay is engaging and replayable, with a variety of mechanics and lore that keep players invested and encourage strategic thinking.
The game offers a fresh take on the horror genre, blending roguelike elements with survival mechanics, making each run feel dynamic and different.

The gameplay can become repetitive due to limited content, with only one monster and one map, which may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
Some mechanics, such as the detection system and certain weapons, feel unbalanced or ineffective, which can frustrate players.
The game may feel too easy once players unlock all cards, diminishing the challenge and tension that is central to the horror experience.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The gameplay of "Harvest Hunt" is characterized by its strategic stealth mechanics and dynamic card system, which introduces variability and depth to each playthrough despite being set on a single map. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and the slow, deliberate pace that enhances the horror experience, although some find that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Customization options and a variety of "warden" characters add to the experience, but currently, they offer limited differentiation in gameplay.
- “Beautiful visuals, intriguing twist to the horror genre in the gameplay, and there are quite a few customizable options in the settings to accommodate any gamer.”
- “There are several impressive layers of mechanics that keep the gameplay dynamic and strategic.”
- “Love the gameplay, the story, and the card system that helps you to hunt with various situations each night; choose wisely tools and approach to banish the devourer.”
- “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.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, which combines a unique and comforting yet creepy aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and intricate details that enhance the gameplay experience, alongside excellent sound design that contributes to a captivating and atmospheric horror environment. Overall, the art style and graphics are considered top-notch, making the game visually engaging and immersive.
- “The hand-drawn art style is stunning!”
- “The atmosphere is sublime - the art style is truly top-notch.”
- “Beautiful visuals, intriguing twist to the horror genre in the gameplay, and there are quite a few customizable options in the settings to accommodate any gamer.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, including impressive art direction and atmospheric lighting, which effectively evoke feelings of dread and fear. Players appreciate the combination of striking art styles, engaging sound design, and the ability to create a sense of unease, making each playthrough unique and immersive. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to the game's appeal, enhancing the overall experience with its folkloric themes and jump scares.
- “It's a gorgeous looking game, from the card art and menus to the in-game 3D, texture work, and atmospheric lighting.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing (you never feel safe while doing your tasks) with a super interesting art style and great sound design.”
- “The atmosphere is just badass, and I've had quite a few good jumpscares on this one!”
- “Absolutely love the art direction, atmosphere, and folkloric themes!”
- “The atmosphere is sublime - the art style is truly top-notch.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The story in "Harvest Hunt" unfolds over five nights per season, featuring different characters, each with unique backstories and traits. While players appreciate the well-written, folklore-inspired narrative and the integration of story elements into gameplay, some express a lack of motivation to revisit the story after completion. Overall, the game combines engaging gameplay with a compelling narrative, though some players desire a greater challenge.
- “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, and 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.”
- “Bits of the storyline are strewn between levels and are well-written.”
- “☐ no story”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that it remains enjoyable and engaging despite being relatively short to complete. The combination of horror elements and sound design enhances the overall experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “Not too long to 100% the game, but it's replayable and enjoyable throughout.”
- “Loving the replayability; everything from the horrors to the sound design keeps me coming back.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
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.
- “I love the atmosphere, music, and themes of Harvest Hunt.”
- “The music is subtle, and the sounds from the creatures are wonderfully grotesque.”
- “The music is subtle and the sounds from the creatures are wonderfully grotesque.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort 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.”