Harmony: The Fall of Reverie

Don’t Nod

Rank: #3 / 10
Released: 2023
Studio: Don’t Nod
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is a narrative adventure from Don’t Nod, released in 2023. Players follow Polly, who returns to her changed hometown to search for her missing mother and finds a megacorporation named MK exerting control over the population. Polly’s clairvoyance connects her to Reverie, a realm shaped by six Aspirations: Glory, Bliss, Power, Chaos, Bond, and Truth. As Polly, or Harmony in Reverie, players make choices that affect both worlds and lead along branching narrative paths. The Augural represents Polly’s ability to see possible outcomes, letting players explore consequences before choosing a direction. Bonding with Aspirations and obtaining their crystals opens paths at important crossroads. The story has multiple endings and features a fully voiced cast and a soundtrack by Lena Raine. Steam lists single-player, achievements, controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a choice-led story with branching paths and multiple endings. Its fully voiced cast and focus on consequences may appeal to players who prefer narrative adventures over multiplayer play.

What is good

Choices affect both Polly’s world and Reverie.
The Augural shows possible choice outcomes.
The story has multiple endings.
Features a fully voiced cast.

What to know first

The listed Steam platform is Windows.
Single-player is the only listed play mode.

Verdict

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie puts foresight and choice at the center of a story spanning two connected worlds. Its branching paths, multiple endings, and voiced cast make it a narrative-focused adventure rather than a multiplayer game.