Harmony: The Fall of Reverie

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie takes players on an immersive journey through a near-future world where a megacorporation named MK has seized control. As Polly, the protagonist, returns home in search of her missing mother, she discovers her community is in danger. The game seamlessly blends elements of clairvoyance, choice-driven narrative paths, and a unique game board called the Augural to create a captivating experience.

With its vibrant artistic direction, fully voiced characters, and a mesmerizing soundtrack, Harmony offers players the opportunity to become the powerful deity Harmony and shape the destiny of both worlds.

Unveiling the Power of Clairvoyance

The game introduces the fascinating concept of clairvoyance, as Polly discovers the gift that connects her to the realm of Reverie. Playing as Harmony – Polly's divine counterpart – she has the ability to choose which Aspiration will rule over Reverie, ultimately influencing the balance between the deities' world and ours.

Each action and decision made by Polly/Harmony has far-reaching consequences, and the Augural serves as a visual representation of her gift of foresight. This innovative gameplay mechanic allows players to explore different narrative paths and see the outcomes of their choices, immersing them in a deeply engaging and thought-provoking experience.

The fact that you can follow the decisions you've made in your path – kind of like in Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward – provides a handy guide for players to determine what they've seen of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie.

Shaping the Fate of Humanity

The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as Polly/Harmony's choices shape the destiny of both worlds. The game offers multiple paths and endings, providing a high level of replayability.

By bonding with and obtaining crystals from the Aspirations, players unlock different paths at crucial crossroads, altering the unfolding story and ultimately determining the course of humanity. The diverse Aspirations - Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth - each possess unique personalities, goals, and opinions on how to improve the world.

As players explore Reverie and interact with these entities, they must use their own judgment as Polly to decide which path best suits the needs of their world.

Immersive Artistic Direction

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie captivates players not only with its compelling narrative and gameplay mechanics but also with its visually stunning artistic direction. The bright, vibrant, and futuristic aesthetics create an enchanting atmosphere, bringing the Mediterranean city to life.

The fully voiced and animated cast of characters adds depth and realism to the game world, making each encounter memorable. Complementing the immersive experience is the enchanting soundtrack composed by Lena Raine, an award-winning composer known for her evocative music in games like Eastward.

The combination of visuals and music enhances the emotional impact of the story and immerses players further into the captivating world of Harmony.

Pros

• Innovative use of clairvoyance and the Augural gameplay mechanic
• Multiple narrative paths and endings that provide high replayability
• Immersive artistic direction with vibrant visuals and fully voiced characters

Cons

• Some players may find the branching narrative paths overwhelming or hard to follow
• Limited exploration and interaction with the game world outside of narrative choices
• The pacing of the story may feel slow at times, particularly during exposition-heavy sections