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Herald: An Interactive Period Drama - Book I & II

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.

All Reviews:

Very Positive (105) - 89% of the 105 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Feb 22, 2017

Developer:

Wispfire

Publisher:

Wispfire

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
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Reviews

“An engrossing and intrigue-fuelled start to an adventure with poignant themes uncommon in video games.”
85% –

“Complex, interesting, and incredibly voiced characters, beautifully captivating art design, and a fresh and fun story that will leave you wanting more.”
9/10 –

“The universe created in Herald is fantastic.”
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About This Game

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.

Together, Herald Book I & II have around 4 hours of gameplay. Each Book has its own contained story in a larger narrative. Book III & IV are currently in development and will conclude Devan's adventures.

The last two books will be released as a DLC bundle in 2023.
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Key Features

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.

CONTENT WARNING: Emotional and physical violence, suggestive themes and infrequent use of strong language. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Emotional and physical violence, suggestive themes and infrequent use of strong language. Depiction of suicide.

System Requirements

Windows

macOS

SteamOS + Linux

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 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: Recommended Monitor Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 16:10

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

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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

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

* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.

Minimum:

OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
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