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.
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Herald is a choice-driven adventure game set during an alternate 19th century in which the West is united as a colonial superpower: the Protectorate.
Help tell the story of Devan Rensburg, a man of mixed heritage who became steward on board of the HLV Herald, a merchant ship set for his country of birth.
As Devan it is your job to keep the peace among the crew and passengers by resolving their daily squabbles. Set during a time of widespread inequality and injustice, you are challenged to uncover a great mystery that surrounds the Herald's perilous voyage.
Herald Book I & II ends at a halfway point in the story of Devan Rensburg and the Herald. For the Complete Edition of the game, go to the Steam store page of 'Herald: The Interactive Period Drama - Complete Edition'.
IMPORTANT FOR RETURNING CUSTOMERS: If you already own Book I & II and want to upgrade to the Complete Edition, buy the 'Complete Edition Upgrade' bundle.
A branching narrative that changes depending on how you decide to play. Do you choose to be bold and stand up for the downtrodden, or would pleasing the elite be the safer and smarter choice?
Uncover all of the secrets aboard the merchant clipper Herald, as you explore its many nooks and crannies.
The Herald is a microcosm of 19th century society. The crew and passengers all have their own dark secrets and often use sly coercion to convince Devan to help them. But who can you trust?
Herald's diverse cast of characters is brought to life by beautifully animated portraits, and the performances of thirteen talented voice actors.
Herald is set during an alternate 1857 in which the West has been united as a single global superpower: the Protectorate. Governed not by kings but by an elected 'Lord Protector’, the Protectorians believe they are morally superior. But are they?
A gripping tale about finding your place in a world divided by race, class and culture.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
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The story picked up at the end of episode 2 so this review might go from 'no' to 'yes' in the future but based on these 2 episodes only I just didn't find it engaging. I couldn't truly connect with any of the characters and while the choices were interesting at times I found myself wishing to be playing a different game. I got it on sale for $3 and I'd say it's that worth that but no more.
I loved the unique experience, and am looking forward to the next books
This is a heartfelt and meaningful story. I am back on Steam to look through the possible various achievements and learn more about the content to come. I am enraptured and cannot wait to learn more!
damm what a suprisingly good game this is its amazing and wonderful and beautiful so many great storytelling,great characters,difficult choices to make and some unexpected surprises you wont see comingXD i really hope we wont have to wait very long for book 3 and 4 this is just torture its alreddy been 4 years since the first 2 books came out and that cliffhanger ending killed me i have to know what happends next so please finish the game and i hope you release book 3 and 4 very soon.
Buy this you won't regret it! It's brilliant. Can't wait for the next Books to come out!
i loved the game. from the moment i saw it at a game convention i knew i wanted to buy this game when it came out. i hope it finishes its series someday. really enjoyed the voicework and the visual altho some indie shows
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