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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!
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zeffyr: I remember quite well a review of it, back in 1996 or 1997 in Secret Service magazine - older Polish users will know what I mean :>

Nearly 20 years have passed since reading it and I still have the image in my head of Harvester screens, which were included in that review.

Just imagine what they have done to a boy with 10 years of age. You can not erease it... :>
I was 10 years old when I saw Final Fantasy 7 and Jenova still freaks the shit out of me.
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Kunovski: ok guys, if you like the game, do play it NOW! psycho games forever!!!
Alas, missed it but +1.

Then again i am already psycho enough already.

Great release.
Post edited March 06, 2014 by lugum
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zeffyr: I remember quite well a review of it, back in 1996 or 1997 in Secret Service magazine - older Polish users will know what I mean :>

Nearly 20 years have passed since reading it and I still have the image in my head of Harvester screens, which were included in that review.

Just imagine what they have done to a boy with 10 years of age. You can not erease it... :>
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Senteria: I was 10 years old when I saw Final Fantasy 7 and Jenova still freaks the shit out of me.
Let me bring closer that feeling:

http://www.przygodoskop.pl/scinki/510.htm
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zeffyr: I remember quite well a review of it, back in 1996 or 1997 in Secret Service magazine - older Polish users will know what I mean :>
Actually that was a walkthrough :) One totally spoiling the ending :)
Release of the year.
Never played this one when it was new, always wanted to.
Will definitely get it this weekend. Now Toonstruck for more 90's digitized-sprity point&click weirdness.
Awesome, was not expecting this. Will buy soon,! :)

Would be instabought if I didn't spend too much on games lately already.
Post edited March 06, 2014 by Ric1987
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zeffyr: I remember quite well a review of it, back in 1996 or 1997 in Secret Service magazine - older Polish users will know what I mean :>
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Novotnus: Actually that was a walkthrough :) One totally spoiling the ending :)
I know, but screens in the review were very similiar :>
...and, (russian) hat off for you, GOG!
Great releases today! Easy buy. Thanks guys!
YAY!
high rated
Hey guys,

In case you were wondering, the French and Spanish versions of Harvester are now LIVE! :D
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JudasIscariot: Hey guys,

In case you were wondering, the French and Spanish versions of Harvester are now LIVE! :D
Looks like the guys owning the rights are really cool folks! All those additional goodies and language versions...
Gore and disturbing images aside: Is it worth playing for the gameplay and story? The graphics remind of (bad) FMV games and this is not a good thing.
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Wurzelkraft: Gore and disturbing images aside: Is it worth playing for the gameplay and story? The graphics remind of (bad) FMV games and this is not a good thing.
Depends on what you are looking for in a given story.

Think of Harvester as a really good B-movie. Sure, the story might not make sense at all times but sometimes that adds to the game's overall charm :D