Harold (2015) · Tastebuds

Harold is a singleplayer sidescrolling platformer with an emphasis on the high quality, hand-drawn style of classic animated films. You play as Gabe, the guardian angel responsible for guiding Harold through the multiple paths of each map, constantly saving your human charge from imminent death by manipulating obstacles in different environments.

Platform Racing Indie Action Comedy side-scrolling traps on-rails endless runner hand-drawn crocodile difficulty level speedrun pax prime 2012PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Plot-driven, relentless, spare and unpretentious.

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contemplativerelentless
sparerichly built
unpretentiousprestige
resolvedopen-ended

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SelectButtonKevin MitchellFeb 20158/10
The sheer amount of things that can be done in Harold is astounding. I never thought an endless runner game could become as complex as the game Mood Spider has created, and yet I've found myself drawn to the challenge. Even after acing the practice segments, adding in the additional racers creates a new dynamic. Less hand holding and full on old-school experience, Harold's gameplay is only surpassed by the top-notch animation and vibrant visuals.
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DestructoidConrad ZimmermanFeb 20157.5/10
Between its charming premise, beautiful graphics, and demanding gameplay, Harold is a winner in the end. Players who appreciate auto-running platform games should find it to be a fresh approach to the concepts found in such titles and a worthy challenge.
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Digitally DownloadedFeb 20154/5 stars
Harold is a fun game for fans of the continuous runner genre, and against all odds it actually manages to take such a simple genre and build on it in a genuine and unique manner. It has a fairly steep learning curve, but despite taking on the role of an angel, the ability to hinder opponents is actually devilish fun.
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God is a GeekGreg HillMar 20155/10
Harold is enjoyable enough, but the omnipresent AI, kindergarten story and the unshakable feeling of being unconquerable ruin the experience.
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Attack of the FanboyKyle HansonFeb 20152.5/5 stars
Harold is certainly enjoyable to look at, and occasionally is fun to play. The high difficulty level and forced practice sections keep it a strictly middle of the road experience though.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Moon Spider Studio
Publisher: Moon Spider Studio
Released: February 12, 2015
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view

IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.

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