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Bad influence. Just like the Roadrunner cartoons.

, the infamous adventure game exploring the darkest corners of human psyche and boasting graphic violence in the best tradition of b-movies, is available in its <span class="bold">uncensored version</span> on GOG.com, for only $5.99. Our exclusive interview with Lee Jacobson, the game's producer, can be found in the [url=http://gogcom.tumblr.com/post/78954868646/harvester-interview]GOG.com Official Blog.

Remember, this is all just a game. You'll play as the amnesiac Steve (who is such a kidder!) as you try to figure out why you should join the Order of the Harvest Moon and discover the horror that lurks just beneath Harvest's small-town veneer. Meet some of the strangest characters to ever grace the computer screen--such as Mr. Pottsdam who really, really loves red meat or Colonel Monroe who guards the nuclear missile base and holds The Button. Harvest is a lovely town and the locals aim to keep it that way, no matter the cost...

Harvester is believed by some to be the inspiration for establishing the Entertainment Software Rating Board, as the game's first public showing at 1994 CES caused enough controversy to take the debate over violence in games to a whole new level. This title takes every possible opportunity to throw gore and graphic violence at the player. It wasn't, however, designed only to shock the audience. It's trippy story taking off in small-town America and touching down in mass-murderville can easily be attributed with a deeper meaning. How dark is the darkness at the bottom of the human soul? In its own campy, over-the-top way, this unique title looks for the answer to that question. With traditional puzzle-oriented point-and-click gameplay, live-action sequences, and characters portrayed by real-life actors, this nearly 20 year old game is still more than enjoyable. That is, if you can stomach the gore.

If you want to see a game that would never have a chance to be made in modern times, you really need a copy of Harvester, for only $5.99 on GOG.com.

PS. The GOG.com team would like to heartlily thank our long-time user and supporter, tfishell, whose help in securing the release rights for this title was invaluable!
Holy crap, that's good. Very good.
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keeveek: Holy crap, that's good. Very good.
Welcome back.
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vicklemos: Damn! Been waiting to play something like this.
Thanks to both Novotnus and your, sir, for convincing me. Bought! And Downfall wishlisted :)

ps: the developer is Harvester Games. Interesting, huh?
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JudasIscariot: I know this may sound kind of suspicious coming from someone who works here because I am recommending a game on our service, but I personally recommend playing Downfall first and THEN The Cat Lady :) Just trust me on this :) Save The Cat Lady for whenever you get Downfall :)
Really?
And you tell me about that NOW?!
Damn lemme play some Harvester first of all and later I'll check Downfall and then, finally, The Cat Lady :)

ps: waiting for a downfall promo since now I'm broke
thanks guys! :P
Post edited March 06, 2014 by vicklemos
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JudasIscariot: I know this may sound kind of suspicious coming from someone who works here because I am recommending a game on our service, but I personally recommend playing Downfall first and THEN The Cat Lady :) Just trust me on this :) Save The Cat Lady for whenever you get Downfall :)
Just to give some non-GOG-employee opinion:
Please, buy those games and play them (in order if possible). Play them and fall in love with them! :)
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vicklemos: Really?
And you tell me about that NOW?!
Damn lemme play some Harvester first of all and later I'll check Downfall and then, finally, The Cat Lady :)

ps: waiting for a downfall promo since now I'm broke
thanks guys! :P
Did you buy anything already?
Because I think I have a spare The Cat Lady key... so if you don't have it, you could save some money for Downfall :)
And it's only 4.99 :)
Post edited March 06, 2014 by Novotnus
This game looks delightfully terrible and cheesy and I mean that in the best way possible.

Also, thumbs up to all The Cat Lady comments, by far the best game I've purchased here and one of the best games I've ever played.
I vaguely remember reading about this game in PC Player way way back.

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Senteria: Wait wasn't there this member of the forums who linked to a video of a guy playing harvester in the huge thread about regional pricing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIYfSY1PjFs

Yeah it was this song.
Thanks for posting that. It certainly sold me on the game! ;)
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JudasIscariot: I know this may sound kind of suspicious coming from someone who works here because I am recommending a game on our service, but I personally recommend playing Downfall first and THEN The Cat Lady :) Just trust me on this :) Save The Cat Lady for whenever you get Downfall :)
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Novotnus: Just to give some non-GOG-employee opinion:
Please, buy those games and play them (in order if possible). Play them and fall in love with them! :)
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vicklemos: Really?
And you tell me about that NOW?!
Damn lemme play some Harvester first of all and later I'll check Downfall and then, finally, The Cat Lady :)

ps: waiting for a downfall promo since now I'm broke
thanks guys! :P
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Novotnus: Did you buy anything already?
Because I think I have a spare The Cat Lady key... so if you don't have it, you could save some money for Downfall :)
And it's only 4.99 :)
Thanks, Novotnus, dear ol' pal; just bought it and I'll eagerly play it. Thanks so much (really) for these tips! :)
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Novotnus: Because I think I have a spare The Cat Lady key...
[cough]You can still organize a giveaway[cough] :-)
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zeffyr: [cough]You can still organize a giveaway[cough] :-)
I have this in mind, that's why I got the key in the first place :)
Just can't come up with a nice theme :)
What an awesome release!
Such a pain trying to run this with dosbox and now I don't have to.
Thank you GOG!
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zeffyr: [cough]You can still organize a giveaway[cough] :-)
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Novotnus: I have this in mind, that's why I got the key in the first place :)
Just can't come up with a nice theme :)
"The Downfall of a Harvested Cat Lady" giveaway? :P
Thanks to all involved for this great release http://tinyurl.com/mlfpkot :)
Post edited March 06, 2014 by EverettLamb
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vicklemos: I agree, but what about Manhunt? Postal 2?
Those are pretty gory to me, even though 90's games (like those you've mentioned) were a bit more surreal, crossing a borderline almost nonexistent nowadays
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ReynardFox: Postal 2's violence is so ridiculous it's hard to take seriously.

I will say Manhunt is a far more disturbing game than Harvester though.
The first Postal is a better example. The whole game is twisted and depressing.
omg it's here on gog... a big heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in getting it here!!
there should be more (gory) FMV games in the world of today^^
I wonder why there are no more FMV games released?? they're the best!!!
this game is so atmospheric, it's completely absorbing me and finally I can play it myself.
definately an instabuy, a great release like that deserves a warm welcome^.^
Post edited March 06, 2014 by Zeeaire
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Zeeaire: I wonder why there are no more FMV games released?? they're the best!!!
Ekhm... http://www.fatebynumbers.com/
Sure, it's not really that new... but it's FMV and it's free, so go and grab it :)