Excellent work here! While I enjoyed the first one, it's nice to see that you've really expanded upon the lore with this sequel. Looking forward to The Vile Diary. I made a video where I narrated the story with my own interpretation.
I have deleted my complaint because as bugs go, they do happen. The developer seems like a genuine fellow.
My complaint was glitching into a wall and having to restart the whole thing. Just make sure to follow the path that seems the most likely. Dont be trying to squeeze behind buildings and such lol
No buddy. Im not mad anymore lol. I just will try it again later. I loved the first one and I loved this one, besides the game breaking bug. I do hope you make a part 3!!!! My only recommendation to new players, dont be trying to squeeze into places you dont belong lol!
This one I had a blast with when I recorded it. I did this together with the first tape and I would love to see a third tape if possible in the future.
I loved the first installment and was very excited to see a second chapter. This is great storytelling in how it feeds you pieces of the narrative and lets the player fill in some of what's going on. I love the aesthetic overall and think its spot on for retro poly games. Some subtle music would really make the future installments really come to life...or make watching it be taken even better. Overall a fantastic job, man.
I really enjoyed the first game. So when I saw you made the second game I naturally had to get it. It's way better and longer then the first. Great Job.
I am A very big fan of of the found footage style and wasnt disappointed. was pretty confused with the story to be honest but that added to the charm to the game. If a 3rd game is in the makes i would love to know the killers motivation is. anyways keep on with the great work
Very cool "found footage" style game. When I played the first Harmful I wasn't sure what to expect as I was wandering through the woods, but as the game unfolded I was surprised at the turns it took and how it ended. Harmful, The Second Tape really adds to the story and leaves you wanting more. Nice work ToothandClaw and I hope to see a third tape.
The first game you didn't get to play around with the character as much but in the second tape I felt I got to move around more and go to different parts of the crime scenes.
I was wondering if there is going to be another part to these games?
I felt that the first game was a good narrative experience and the second continues to build upon the work from the first one, succeeding in continuing to construct this story that draws the player in.
I will say however that I do wish for more from this form of narrative, it changes tack when we play as the FBI Agent and I wanted to have a few more interactive elements when not viewing the world from the perspective of a tape. That's only a small criticism however, and overall this one is a vast improvement from the first.
Harmful and Harmful The Second Tape suffer from primarily the same issue, walking simulators. In between all the actual interesting story events and locations are vast empty swathes of lands with almost no ambient noise or sound effects.
You'll very quickly reach for the sprint key only to find out “shift” in this game causes your character to come to a halt immediately and refuse to move unless you release shift.
A few odd design choices make what could have been a genuinely creepy atmospheric serial killer story into an awkwardly paced throwback to watching whatever movie was on TV at the time.
Hey, thanks for checking out the two games and taking the time to make a video! Sorry you didn't like them. I take the criticism on-board. I suppose my only counter point is the games are what they are. I wasn't trying to achieve any kind of grandiose gaming phenomena. These are experiments in 'fragmented' story telling and just messing about with ideas. If they didn't hit the mark for some folks, that's okay I'm cool with it. Again thanks for taking the time to critique and check it out. I appreciate it!
It's a habit of mine to point out flaws but I should of pushed what I liked about the game more, generally, the art style and the story telling features had me interested but the aforementioned short comings left me a little disapointed overrall I rated your game 3 stars and it was well worth the $2. Heres to the future.
Really enjoyable! It was neat seeing the perspectives of both the Agent and the Killer, and the atmosphere of the game was well done as well. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the future!
What a great experience! This sequel gives a lot of insight into the events of the first game, while also adding a lot of mystery to the back story. Overall a very tight and well paced game, and I would love to see more of this series!
Nice games! I played both the first one and second one. The second was a great improvement on the first game. It was a lot of fun to play. I hope you continue to make more and improve upon these games.
Ever since I played the first Harmful, I knew this developer had talent. Though brief, Harmful was thick with atmosphere and disturbing imagery. So it comes to no surprise that I like this (sequel?) so much. What I AM surprised by though, is that the developer added an element this time that I never expected: Investigation scenes. These are often my favorite parts of films, where the crime has taken place, and the stage is set for the police to get inside the head of the killer. The various environments is a big plus; you’re never looking at the same thing for very long, and seeing through the eyes of the killer is a welcome addition.
As long as you’re into horror with a touch of mystery and the bizarre, you’ll love this. Highly recommended. I can’t wait to see what the developer does next.
Bro, ever since I saw the initial trailer for this, I've been pumped. As soon as I saw it, I bought it. This game was everything I wanted it to be. I'm glad it didn't go down a rabbit hole of insanity. It kept everything realistic (Somewhat) and down to earth. The story holds up and there doesn't seem to be any plot holes from what I can tell. I really liked Harmful and I really love Harmful The Second Tape. Fantastic work and I can't wait to see more from you! Cheers!
interesting game. I feel bad for not playing the first one. And I have no regret for giving 2 dollars on this game. i hope to see more from you in the future :)
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A bit slow paced but besides that it has a good atmosphere and is a lil creepy (played this game 3rd)
Excellent work here! While I enjoyed the first one, it's nice to see that you've really expanded upon the lore with this sequel. Looking forward to The Vile Diary. I made a video where I narrated the story with my own interpretation.
Love the overall vibes of your games. Creepy stuff.
you got me brah
LoL Yep serves you right, he got you good now :D
My dear boy it is a FPS , you can shoot with a camera too not just guns and that is what the gamer's perspective shows here. Cheers
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:D cool ...wait for 3 tape soon :D
i dont have money but it seems good :)
FYI if you still have no money you can get the game since it's on a free sale at the moment.
I have deleted my complaint because as bugs go, they do happen. The developer seems like a genuine fellow.
My complaint was glitching into a wall and having to restart the whole thing. Just make sure to follow the path that seems the most likely. Dont be trying to squeeze behind buildings and such lol
Sorry about that, first time hearing about this bug. I can refund you if you'd like?
No buddy. Im not mad anymore lol. I just will try it again later. I loved the first one and I loved this one, besides the game breaking bug. I do hope you make a part 3!!!! My only recommendation to new players, dont be trying to squeeze into places you dont belong lol!
you sure? Just let me know! :)
I'm hoping to a 3rd non buggy one soon haha. Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it!
Im definitely sure. I was having a blast til ... you know. I sent you a message on twitter. Good game my dood
thanks so much for checking it out! I love the video :)
aww thank you so much !!!
That was a cool sequel to the last one. Loved the lighting again here! And the colorsssss
Thanks Shane! Big fan of your stuff so that means a lot!
These games are super effective! Nice job :)
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I played the first part and this was a nice sequel. Thank You ^_^
Glad you enjoyed them! And thank you :)
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
I'm really loving these games. Such a fun concept and execution.
This one I had a blast with when I recorded it. I did this together with the first tape and I would love to see a third tape if possible in the future.
Okay I need a 3rd game to wrap it all up! Such a great sequel to the first game! Gave so much story and I loved it!
I loved the first installment and was very excited to see a second chapter. This is great storytelling in how it feeds you pieces of the narrative and lets the player fill in some of what's going on. I love the aesthetic overall and think its spot on for retro poly games. Some subtle music would really make the future installments really come to life...or make watching it be taken even better. Overall a fantastic job, man.
I really enjoyed the first game. So when I saw you made the second game I naturally had to get it. It's way better and longer then the first. Great Job.
I am A very big fan of of the found footage style and wasnt disappointed. was pretty confused with the story to be honest but that added to the charm to the game. If a 3rd game is in the makes i would love to know the killers motivation is. anyways keep on with the great work
Very cool "found footage" style game. When I played the first Harmful I wasn't sure what to expect as I was wandering through the woods, but as the game unfolded I was surprised at the turns it took and how it ended. Harmful, The Second Tape really adds to the story and leaves you wanting more. Nice work ToothandClaw and I hope to see a third tape.
Thanks again for sending over a copy of your game! I really enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the video! Cheers!
SKIP TO 5:36!!!
The first game you didn't get to play around with the character as much but in the second tape I felt I got to move around more and go to different parts of the crime scenes.
I was wondering if there is going to be another part to these games?
Love the work your doing. Keep it up.
I felt that the first game was a good narrative experience and the second continues to build upon the work from the first one, succeeding in continuing to construct this story that draws the player in.
I will say however that I do wish for more from this form of narrative, it changes tack when we play as the FBI Agent and I wanted to have a few more interactive elements when not viewing the world from the perspective of a tape. That's only a small criticism however, and overall this one is a vast improvement from the first.
Loved the game :D
Harmful and Harmful The Second Tape suffer from primarily the same issue, walking simulators. In between all the actual interesting story events and locations are vast empty swathes of lands with almost no ambient noise or sound effects.
You'll very quickly reach for the sprint key only to find out “shift” in this game causes your character to come to a halt immediately and refuse to move unless you release shift.
A few odd design choices make what could have been a genuinely creepy atmospheric serial killer story into an awkwardly paced throwback to watching whatever movie was on TV at the time.
Feel free to experience the cynicism below.
Hey, thanks for checking out the two games and taking the time to make a video! Sorry you didn't like them. I take the criticism on-board. I suppose my only counter point is the games are what they are. I wasn't trying to achieve any kind of grandiose gaming phenomena. These are experiments in 'fragmented' story telling and just messing about with ideas. If they didn't hit the mark for some folks, that's okay I'm cool with it. Again thanks for taking the time to critique and check it out. I appreciate it!
It's a habit of mine to point out flaws but I should of pushed what I liked about the game more, generally, the art style and the story telling features had me interested but the aforementioned short comings left me a little disapointed overrall I rated your game 3 stars and it was well worth the $2. Heres to the future.
Thats okay I appreciate it, cheers for the review!
Nice))))))))
Great game disturbing and dark. Loved it.
Really enjoyable! It was neat seeing the perspectives of both the Agent and the Killer, and the atmosphere of the game was well done as well. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the future!
What a great experience! This sequel gives a lot of insight into the events of the first game, while also adding a lot of mystery to the back story. Overall a very tight and well paced game, and I would love to see more of this series!
Nice games! I played both the first one and second one. The second was a great improvement on the first game. It was a lot of fun to play. I hope you continue to make more and improve upon these games.
This was really good! Vast improvement from the first game! Hoping we will get a third at some point!
Just as awesome as the first one! Definitely a MUST play! I hope youre going to continue this.
Ever since I played the first Harmful, I knew this developer had talent. Though brief, Harmful was thick with atmosphere and disturbing imagery. So it comes to no surprise that I like this (sequel?) so much. What I AM surprised by though, is that the developer added an element this time that I never expected: Investigation scenes. These are often my favorite parts of films, where the crime has taken place, and the stage is set for the police to get inside the head of the killer. The various environments is a big plus; you’re never looking at the same thing for very long, and seeing through the eyes of the killer is a welcome addition.
As long as you’re into horror with a touch of mystery and the bizarre, you’ll love this. Highly recommended. I can’t wait to see what the developer does next.
Bro, ever since I saw the initial trailer for this, I've been pumped. As soon as I saw it, I bought it. This game was everything I wanted it to be. I'm glad it didn't go down a rabbit hole of insanity. It kept everything realistic (Somewhat) and down to earth. The story holds up and there doesn't seem to be any plot holes from what I can tell. I really liked Harmful and I really love Harmful The Second Tape. Fantastic work and I can't wait to see more from you! Cheers!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm really happy you enjoyed it so much! You're welcome :)
interesting game. I feel bad for not playing the first one. And I have no regret for giving 2 dollars on this game. i hope to see more from you in the future :)
btw if you are interested, here is my video:
thanks so much for checking the game out and making a video! I love it!
On a Mac I get a "The application Harmful the Second Tape - Mac Can't be opened" message.
How should I open this on a Mac?
That's the name of the folder that contains the executable for the game so it shouldn't be recognising it as an application. Did you unzip the folder?