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Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2012

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Quick resume

From the creators of the award winning games “The Whispered World” and “Deponia” comes this extraordinary game Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Unique dark humor
  • Engaging and original story
  • Well-designed puzzles and minigames
  • High-quality voice acting and narration
  • Stylized cartoonish art style

Cons

  • Some unintuitive puzzle logic
  • Achievement system buggy and tedious
  • Short game length
  • Minor bugs affecting gameplay
  • Limited character interaction and customization

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players control the protagonist Lilli with freedom to explore and solve puzzles, though some actions are restricted by game design and story constraints."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles and minigames provide moderate challenge requiring logical thinking and problem solving, with some ability to skip difficult parts."

  • Competition
    -5

    "Game is single-player focused with no competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report engaging story and humor encouraging longer play sessions, though game length is relatively short."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players combine items and experiment with interactions; narrative and puzzle design encourage creative thinking."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and solitary."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Dark humor and surreal story provide strong escapist experience from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and genre, not due to obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Game encourages trying different puzzle solutions and exploring narrative branches."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore various locations in the convent and other settings, though environments are relatively small and focused."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative and dialogue choices."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Surreal and imaginative story with psychological and dark fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and uncover story layers, though learning curve is moderate."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited emotional connection mainly through narrative; no social bonding features."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative experience."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items and unlock new abilities and story chapters, progressing through narrative."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension and dark humor; some frustration with puzzles reported."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual and auditory style is cartoonish and colorful with a dark twist, providing moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; individual experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and immersive storytelling."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires logical thinking and puzzle solving, but overall straightforward gameplay."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense and dark themes, but generally controlled and predictable gameplay."

  • Value
    2

    "Players find good value especially when purchased on sale; story and humor praised as rewarding."

  • Violence
    4

    "Game contains dark humor involving deaths and destruction, though presented in a stylized and surreal manner."

  • Survival
    -3

    "No survival mechanics; stable narrative environment without resource management or threat avoidance."

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