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Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Steam Charts & Stats
Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on colonial tides. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.
| App ID | 2199510 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Wispfire |
| Publishers | 2Awesome Studio, Wispfire |
| Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Supported Languages | English |
21 Total Reviews
19 Positive Reviews
2 Negative Reviews
Mostly Positive Score
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition has garnered a total of 21 reviews, with 19 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mostly Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
14 minutes
Is there any edge of the map that is far enough away that one can find freedom?
This is the central question of the game, Herald, named after the merchant ship that is the staging of the majority of the story. The story unfolds through point-and-click exploration and dialogue choices whose consequences ripple into the future.
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👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
9 minutes
I did not have the time to play the complete edition yet but I have played the first two books back in 2017 and loved them. I'm so glad that the team persevered and managed to finish this brave tale. We need more developers that dare to tell stories about the issues of the real world.
Gonna update this once I find the time to dive back in.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
581 minutes
无剧透 No spoilers
万万没想到8年前的巨坑竟然真的填上了，制作组的毅力令人佩服。虽然受限于技术力，视觉表现力差了点（尤其是结局的部分。说起来立绘是真漂亮啊，建模的应该给画画的磕一个（笑）），看重剧情的玩家可以入手，体量虽小但是人物都立住了，这年头认真讲故事讲好故事的不可多得。
吐槽的点：
（1）不能手动存档这一点挺影响分支和成就收集的。恰好游戏性这一块就在于分支了。
（2）一些书信没有plain text（不知道是不是我没找到按钮？）会影响一部分玩家阅读
（3）也是受限于技术力，操作其实挺僵硬的，但是为了故事可以忍，熟悉了就还好
Never would've guessed this 8-year-old pit is actually filled! Respect to the devs for the dedication. Though the visuals feel a bit rough around the edges tech-wise (especially the ending parts. BTW beautiful 2D art slaps - 3D modelers should literally kowtow to the artists lol). Recommendable for those who love story-rich games - not very large scale but the characters are well shaped. Rare that people put effort into storytelling and actually tell a good story these days.
CONS:
(1)No manual saves makes it very inconvenient to collect story-branch/achievement. Ironic when branching choices is the core playable element.
(2)Some in-game letters lack plain text versions (not sure if I missed a toggle button? ) which might impact readability for certain players.
(3)Clunky controls(tolerable for the sake of the story though
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
142 minutes
Eh, fairly mediocre overall, I got to book 3 and then didn't feel the need to continue.
It is an interesting concept, that feels like it lacks in execution. Like a series of mini events chained together rather than a slow burn settling in story and some of the choices feel restrictive in how I can respond to events as they unfold.
I guess there's something for choose your own adventure fans in here, but it simply didn't click for me at all, it felt like it lacked the right sort of pacing; for example, events constantly chain to push you along the narrative rather than giving you a minute to breathe, so much so, I genuinely wasn't that fussed about character deaths because I barely knew them to really care that much beyond 'oh well, anyway...'
Overall, not for me, unfortunately.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
483 minutes
loved this game a game with gripping story and amazing characters music was great graphics were great
highly recommended
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
301 minutes
I don't typically write reviews for games, but since this one just came out I figured why not? It's full of more interaction than you typically get in so many other choice-based games, with the plus of voice acting and plenty of things to piece together as you play. And, unlike so many other games I've played, your decisions actually feel like the matter. Some things you pick still don't go the way you'd like, which is something I found oddly enjoyable. It made it feel more authentic, I guess you could say.
The controls and camera angles take a bit to get used to, but are bearable once you do in my opinion. Also, fair warning, there aren't any manual saves. It seems to only save when you get to the end of a chapter within each book, which takes about 20 or more minutes based on my experience. Regardless, if you have a decent amount of time to spare, it's worth your while I would say. Plus the demo gives you plenty of room to see if it's something you'd enjoy or not before you try out the full version with the rest of the books
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
160 minutes
the games great havent finished it yet but if you are really into games where choices and ur actions matter . you will love this game
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
313 minutes
If you like storydriven games with strong characters and a meaningful theme, this is your game.
I absolute adore the 2D character portraits and the story. Controls can be a bit clunky sometimes but don't worry about it, this is a relaxing game where you don't need to have quick reflexes.
Definitely get this if you like history and are interested in 2 cultures clashing.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
6 minutes
I played the first couple of chapters years ago when they were released in a separate package. They were beautiful and highly polished. The voice acting is very nice and the art is excellent. Lots of interesting choices and variations on how things can go too. I would never have thought this was produced by a small team. I'm looking forward to playing the rest of the game now that it's out in one big collection!
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Positive
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Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64 bit
- Processor: Dual Core Processor @2,4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct X 9 compliant video card with 1GB of VRAM / Intel Graphics HD 4600 (720p, Low Settings)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64 bit
- Processor: Intel i5 @2,8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 or equivelant (1080p, High Settings)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Minimum MAC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: Dual Core Processor @2,4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video Card with 1GB VRAM / Intel Graphics 4600 (720p, Low Settings)
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Recommended MAC System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: Intel i7 4700MQ @3,4 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 or equivelant (1080p, High Settings)
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition Recommended Linux System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
- Processor: Intel i5 @2,8 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTS 450 or equivelant (1080p, High Settings)
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10
Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
