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Harvester
2014
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Quick resume
A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!
Global score
91/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Pros
- Unique and disturbing story
- Strong narrative and atmosphere
- Freedom of choice and exploration
- Cult classic with dark humor
- Engaging fmv and voice acting
Cons
- Clunky and luck-based combat
- Obscure and frustrating puzzles
- Dated graphics and interface
- Some bugs and technical issues
- Not suitable for sensitive players
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have significant freedom to explore the town, choose dialogue options, and decide violent or non-violent actions, influencing multiple endings."
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Competence1
"The game involves puzzle solving and combat, but combat is clunky and partly luck-based; puzzles can be obscure but require skill and trial."
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Competition-5
"No evidence of competitive elements; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal exploration and story progression."
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Continuation2
"Cult following and intriguing story motivate continued play, but frustrating puzzles and clunky combat may limit long habitual play."
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Cooperation-5
"Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
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Creativity3
"Players can experiment with dialogue choices, actions, and multiple endings; the game encourages unconventional solutions and exploration."
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Domination-3
"No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are with NPCs without power dynamics typical of domination."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game as a dark, surreal escape from reality, immersing in bizarre and disturbing narrative and atmosphere."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest in the unique story and style; no obligation or external pressure noted."
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Experimenting3
"The game encourages trying different dialogue options, exploring the town freely, and experimenting with violent or non-violent actions."
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Exploration4
"Players explore a detailed town with many locations and characters, uncovering secrets and progressing through a nonlinear narrative."
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Expression-4
"No character customization or player-driven aesthetic expression; presentation is fixed and standardized."
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Fantasy3
"The game features surreal, bizarre, and horror elements with a fictional narrative set in a twisted 1950s town."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and focused on individual experience."
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Growth2
"Players learn puzzle solutions and develop understanding of the story and mechanics, though some puzzles are obscure."
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Health-5
"No physical activity involved; gameplay is sedentary with no health or exercise elements."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."
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Intimacy-4
"Interactions are limited to scripted NPC dialogues with no emotional or social bonding beyond the narrative."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently without guiding others."
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Progression2
"Players collect items and complete tasks to advance the story and unlock endings, showing some progression."
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Relaxation-2
"The game’s dark themes, disturbing content, and challenging puzzles create tension rather than relaxation."
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Sensation3
"The game provides strong sensory stimulation through gore, FMV cutscenes, and unsettling atmosphere."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly displayed."
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Story5
"Strong narrative focus with complex, disturbing story, multiple endings, and rich character interactions."
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Strategy2
"Requires puzzle solving and some planning, though combat is simplistic and sometimes luck-based."
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Thrill3
"The game’s horror elements, unpredictable events, and potential for sudden death create suspense and thrill."
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Value3
"Considered a cult classic with unique content and story, offering good value especially at discounted prices."
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Violence5
"The game features explicit, graphic violence, gore, and the ability to kill many NPCs in various ways."
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Survival2
"Players must manage health and avoid death traps, especially in combat sections, adding survival challenge."
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