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Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition
Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on the high seas. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.
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May 1, 2025
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Wispfire

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Reviews

“There are elements of Kurosawa’s Rashomon at work in this beautiful point-and-click episodic adventure.”
4/5 – The Guardian

“Rarely do form, content and gameplay combine so effectively to make a complete artwork as Herald.”
9/10 – IGN Benelux

“I’m glad that a game about powerlessness is unafraid to show me what that really means.”
Polygon

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.

The 'Complete Edition' contains all four books that tell the entire story of Herald.
For the episodic version of the game, please go to the store page of Herald: Book I & II.

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 10 compliant video card with 1GB of VRAM / Intel Graphics HD 4600 (720p, Low Settings)
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 4 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 10
    • Storage: 4 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
    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
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
    • Processor: Intel i5 @2,8 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
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