Fans have been wondering what direction Don't Nod would be heading in after it left the popular Life is Strange franchise behind in 2019, and the recent Nintendo Direct provided some unexpected answers. Although the developer had released the beautiful episodic adventure game Tell Me Why, and the twisting adventure title Twin Mirror in the years since its involvement with Life is Strange, players were wondering what was next. Don't Nod has now revealed two new projects – the upcoming action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the newly announced Harmony: The Fall of Reverie.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie was revealed during Nintendo's February showcase and will be available later this year on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, so fans don't have too long to wait to dive into the sumptuous world of the game. Although players have only had the first initial look at Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, there are already many parallels that can be drawn between the upcoming title and Don't Nod's smash hit Life is Strange. For both fans of the choice-based coming-of-age series and narrative games in general, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie looks like one to keep an eye on.
Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie's Announcement
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie joined numerous games in Nintendo's recent showcase as upcoming titles were highlighted, eagerly anticipated games were revealed, and a number of surprise announcements were dispensed. Some players were expecting Don't Nod to reveal a game set in the 90s that the developer had already teased, but many were pleasantly surprised after the announcement trailer for Harmony: The Fall of Reverie played. Set in the Mediterranean city of Alma, gamers will play as Polly, a recent returnee to her hometown who is searching for her missing mother.
Polly soon discovers some latent clairvoyant powers that not only let her see into the future but also let her connect with the mysterious realm of Reverie – the home of the deities. In this dimension, Polly takes on the role of the goddess Harmony alongside other Aspirations of Humanity: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. As her dual identities of Polly and Harmony, the powerful protagonist must ensure a balance between the worlds or else risk a calamitous outcome.
Why Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie Will Appeal To Narrative RPG Fans
Like Don't Nod's Life is Strange games before it, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is led by a protagonist with unique abilities that affect the world and those around them. Players must choose how they utilize these gits, with tangible consequences for their decisions as the emotive narrative plays out. With many different potential paths along the way, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie should have a lot of replayability as gamers explore the different fates of the human world and the world of Reverie, as well as develop Polly's character and relationships.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie's visuals are absolutely stunning, and look like a sophisticated anime that players will be able to interact with. From its futuristic design to its subtle animations, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie has already set itself apart from many other narrative RPGs on the market, which bodes well for its release. With a branching narrative structure that Don't Nod has already demonstrated with admirable results in its previous games, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie could be a truly magical story-led RPG.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is coming to PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S this June.
