Hand of Horzasha
Shiny Vacation · 2019 · Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Indie, Visual Novel
PC
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About Hand of Horzasha
Four mysteries in a town not on maps.
Hand of Horzasha is a visual novel set in a town of monsters. Forge bonds with the townsfolk as you solve local mysteries and face off in high-stakes disputes. As you unravel the secrets of the Gibal Valley, your choices will reflect the public's opinion of your actions. Once per month, you have a chance to stay in town free of charge or be evicted and left to survive in a perilous wilderness.
Hand of Horzasha places you in the shoes of Diala Joulsae, an explorer sent by the human world to map out uncharted lands. Upon arriving, she is beset by local wildlife when a race of people called the Meire come to her rescue. Sheltering Diala in their idyllic village, the Meire show her their way of life and offer her refuge in exchange for labor. Stranded for the time being, Diala agrees. But after meeting Aurelia, an unattended orphan who is ignored by all, Diala finds a new reason to put her journey on hold. What happens next will change her life irreversibly.
Players will discover a cast of unusual characters, almost none of whom are human. In order to keep staying in the village and unraveling its mysteries, Diala will need to be on good terms with the seven powerful families who rule Randall Village. They will vote at the end of each month on whether to continue sheltering or to evict their refugee residents, whom they call "Lessers." With the help of others in her position, Diala will endure many hardships in order to uncover the truth, including the dreaded trial spoken of only in whispers: "Obosolph."
Features
- Meet the host of monster races that inhabit the enigmatic Randall Village, complete with 35+ different characters and lush, animated backgrounds.
- Document your findings in a robust encyclopedia system as you gather clues and profiles that will help unravel the mysteries of the valley.
- Form and strengthen bonds with the cat-like Meire who rule the town. Create alliances with each family to avoid eviction at the end of each month.
- Explore optional encounters with townsfolk to bolster your standing and learn more about the region.
- Put your life on the line in dangerous ritual confrontations that decide the fates of your neighbors.
- Experience four intriguing chapters and a total of seven different endings.
- Find unlockable bonus content when you forge strong bonds with the misfits of Randall Village (Steam achievements supported).
Story, Art, and Game Design by Shiny Vacation (@ShinyVacation)
Editing and Proofreading by Gwendolyn Hicks (@prioryruins)
Music and Sound Design by M. Bulteau (@MBulteau) and Miguel Jesus (@AbsentiaDie)
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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I played this game on itch.io. I can't praise Hand of Horzasha enough. I've read more visual novels than I can count, and no game has been so rewarding. This was a joy to play. With a delightful and varied cast of characters that feel truly alive, realistic feeling relationship building mechanics, and a compelling mystery to solve, I was sucked in from start to finish. The writing is phenomenal, and made me both laugh out loud often and cry more than once because I was so moved. The design is intuitive and a pleasure to navigate, and rewards multiple playthroughs. The original soundtrack by M. Bulteau is masterfully lush, heightening every interaction whether tense or tender. The character designs are simple, yet expressive, and the dynamic backgrounds and lighting were a treat to see. I loved having access to a journal during my adventure, with the ability to learn more about this vibrant world. Frequently when I play a visual novel I enjoy it, but not enough to pursue every ending and dialogue tree. With Hand of Horzasha I knew very early on I wanted to go back to experience everything there was to explore. I 100%-ed this game and I am left with a deep sense of emotional res…2 found this helpful
Hand of Horzasha is not a game, it's an e-book that's been dumped on Steam masquerading as a game. As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay, it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, "How did something this badly written end up on Steam?". When someone hoping to become an author is unable to get published in print, they spend $100 and dump their high school fan-fiction onto Steam, under the guise of a game. This high school anime club dropout fan-fiction is a badly written CYOA about staying in a village with non-humans etc etc... I guess the "author" watch too much Tenchi Muyo or something. The writing is very bad, and most certainly contains a lot of cringe. Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you wanted to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages. You'd t…1 found this helpful
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Игра "Hand of Horzasha" - это захватывающее приключение в мрачном фэнтезийном мире, пронизанном мистикой и опасностью. Игрокам предстоит взять на себя роль героя, чья судьба сплетена с древними артефактами и грозными существами. Сюжет, хотя и не блещет оригинальностью, хорошо проработан и увлекателен, постоянно подкидывая новые загадки и неожиданные повороты. Боевая система довольно проста в освоении, но предлагает достаточную глубину для тактического мышления, особенно в битвах с боссами. Особое очарование игре придают атмосферное звуковое сопровождение и визуальный стиль, выполненный в мрачных тонах. Ландшафты и дизайн персонажей создают ощущение погружения в суровый, негостеприимный мир. Несмотря на некоторые недостатки, такие как повторяющиеся локации и иногда однообразные задания, "Hand of Horzasha" оставляет приятное впечатление. Это крепкая RPG, способная увлечь на несколько десятков часов и подарить любителям жанра немало запоминающихся моментов. Рекомендую к ознакомлению, особенно если вам нравятся игры в духе Dark Souls, но с более щадящим уровнем сложности.
Great game I liked Yolk
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