Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

The game Harvey’s New Eyes from Daedalic is the sequel to the already highly successful game Edna & Harvey : The Breakout. Lilli, a boarding school student, is the main character of the game, which combines brilliant dialogue with entertaining puzzles. The game stands out for its clever humor, which often veers into dark humor. The story that players experience in Harvey’s New Eyes is whimsical and filled with punchlines and bizarre moments. Above all, the game demonstrates a realistic understanding of the world of adolescents. It’s more than just entertainment; it also confronts young people with uncomfortable truths. It encourages players to reflect. The spot-on dialogue, delivered perfectly by the narrator, is particularly well done. The 2D comic-style world is lovingly designed, and the musical score is varied. Compared to its predecessor, the ability to click on almost anything and interact with almost everything has been scaled back. Even though this may reduce the fun for some players, it does lead to significantly more logical puzzles. The puzzles are more complex and challenging than the genre average. Daedalic has struck the right balance here between an appropriate level of difficulty and clues woven into the dialogue. There are hardly any frustrating moments while playing, as you can make progress with enough thought. Harvey’s New Eyes runs on various systems and impresses with its smooth gameplay. With Harvey’s New Eyes, Daedalic is setting international standards for the adventure genre and evokes memories of legendary classics like Monkey Island and Indiana Jones.

The DCP Jury 2012