An adventure game with a traditional history that still attracts attention. There are many works that have become masterpieces due to their somewhat warm pixel art quality and bizarre horror taste, but the real thrill of adventure is the story that appeals to the heart.
So this time, I will introduce the horror farming ADV “Harvest Island: Harvest Island” We will introduce the contents of interest.
『Harvest Island: Harvest Island” What is it? ?
This work is an adventure game with farming and horror developed by Yobob. A family of three living on an island thought they were living a peaceful life, taking care of their fields and livestock, thanking God for their daily blessings...but suddenly, the slaughtered bodies of animals suddenly appeared. , a young brother and sister confront the truth behind a decidedly alien island.
Also, this workCompatible with multiple languages including Japanese through highly complete translation. Controller operation is also possible with partial support.
A one-point explanation of the main characters in this work!
◆Will
The main character is characterized by his modern cut hair. Although he is sensitive and has a rebellious attitude for his age, he is a great older brother who cares about his family and takes care of his younger sister. On the other hand, he struggles with being forced to fulfill his duties as the eldest son by his father, and suddenly, as if realizing something, he starts dancing to pray for rain, giving a passionate performance as the ideal protagonist that will make you laugh and cry.
◆Samantha
Will's pure and devoted sister. She is a young girl who retains her innocence, and has the charm of a small animal who follows her brother Will around and causes trouble. She is the type of person who is quite pushy and gets angry while crying. Furthermore, “I can see what I can't see``He is a key character in this work who hints at his abilities and supports Will as a leader in the story.
◆Grayson
Big Daddy is raising a young son and daughter on a remote island. He runs the island's farm by himself, and while he is generous to his daughter, who inherits his distinctive red hair, he gives strict guidance to his heir, Will. He is unfazed by the clearly eroding situation of the island, and his words and actions cover up the truth in a roundabout way, suggesting that he may know something about the secrets surrounding this island and the work of God.
There are tears, laughter, and agriculture! Luxurious full-course ADV
First of all, the genre of this work is“horror farming simulator”This work is a greedy set that allows you to enjoy multiple elements at the same time. The game is based on a so-called Maker-style adventure game, with a dense story woven through 2D pixel art.
The agricultural part is the main characterWillThis is a full-fledged version that recreates the joy of raising children and the daily toil, such as livestock farming with a classic lineup of cows and chickens, and field work that starts with planting seeds.
However, these are justKey system needed to progress the storyIt is positioned as a game for players who want to enjoy the story with the simple feel that only Tsukuru can offer.There is also a mode that differentiates between story and farming.
A family of only three people live happily on this island, and this seems to be the core of the story.“god”My immediate goal is to continue working earnestly in order to give what I want.
The god had altars all over the island.pictureEach of them will request a different tribute every day. Moreover, as the days pass, the demands become more difficult, and it doesn't mean that there is any kind of punishment.The main character's father seems to be very angry, soThis is more than enough reason for young children to go to child labor.
In that sense, the protagonists also sense that the people around God are suspicious, but the father in question slowly diverts the conversation.Every time Will reports, evidence is erased.It feels like an adventure to discover the secrets of the island is not an easy task.
After the daily farming work, we went around the island to discover new roads and collect crafting materials.takeorfishingI will continue patiently,Time of day, weather, tidesDepending on the situation, the situation on the island may change significantly.It also affects the progression of the story and events.
Also,Just walking consumes stamina.In the end, I can't work anymore, so I take a nap at home when I have free time,cookingIf you do this and stock up on recovery items, your strategy will be more stable. Basically, crafting and farming are functions that support your adventure, so if you get stuck in the story, try expanding your farm.
Deer and rabbit pass away... The extremely cruel "harvest" island and my sister's feelings
In the play,Will is what happensRaccoon's murderAt the time I planned toThis work had a somewhat disturbing atmosphere. At first, it was progressing along a solid path as an adventure game that also included farming, but one day it suddenly became clear that this game was unmistakable.horror stuffI realized that.
Will, a young boy who goes out to the forest in search of new discoveries as usual, sees evidence of an attack by someone. A large amount of blood trail leading deep into the forest. The peaceful and heartwarming atmosphere that had existed until then suddenly disappeared, but if anything,This well-organized horror production may be the real deal.
As the story progresses to a certain extent, suddenly...cruel descriptionPlease be careful as there are a series of somewhat exciting scenes, such as deer and rabbits being caught in the middle, half of their bodies being torn off, and only their heads standing slightly soaked in a pool of blood.
According to the father's explanation, this was dismissed as the work of a bear, but at the same time the strange corpses of the animals were discovered.I started to feel the presence of other people,We discover advanced technology that appears to have been brought over from a foreign country. Little by little, the secrets hidden on the island are unearthed by the protagonists, and the situation has become a mystery adventure.
While it is natural that such an interesting story brings about mysteries, this work centers around the brother-sister duo of Will and Samantha.A life-sized story of a family living on a remote island.will proceed in parallel.Will's feelings about his late mother making his relationship with his sister difficult will have a lot to do with the player's psychology.
Perhaps we haven't even reached the middle of the story yet, but as someone who has gotten used to the system of this work in a strange way, I feel like even the interactions between the younger siblings are foreshadowing. No.
I think the truth will be revealed later, but why did the mother die in the first place? Did the father fake the mother's death? Is there any basis for the younger sister to insist that the mother will return? At the moment, the mystery is only deepening, and if this is all according to the developer's misleading plot, then it would be a shame.
A word from Spa-kun
Coupled with the sense of Japanese translation that uses both on and off emotions, it is simply heartbreaking... A spa that will make you cry with a story that will make salt water spill from your eyes! The corpses that are regularly thrown in are a nice emotional reset, and it would be a hot spa if there was a happy ending with Mom as the final boss!
Title: Harvest Island: Harvest Island
Manufacturer: Yobob/Yobob Games
Compatible models: PC
The device I played on: PC (Steam）
Release date: October 10, 2023
Author play time when writing article: 5 hours
Price: 2,500 yen