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HTD
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HTD
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October 1, 2020
Wokeometer Rating
0Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
HTD earns a 0/10 woke score by delivering pure dark fantasy combat and mystery with a classic fixed party of DPS, tank, and healer, free of any identity politics or social messaging.
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Detailed Analysis
HTD is a 2020 one-person indie project by Dahlia Tarrow featuring a traditional party of three fixed roles—burly DPS with a big sword, steel-clad Tank with shield, and mysterious Healer with staff—in a dark fantasy horror setting focused on brutal real-time combat against nightmarish bosses and eldritch threats.
The store description and itch.io page emphasize classic RPG party mechanics, impactful loot choices, and a compelling story of mystery and madness with no romance systems, character creation, pronoun options, or identity-focused narratives. Screenshots confirm standard fantasy archetypes with no alterations to established characters or added social commentary.
Extensive searches for story details, characters, LGBTQ elements, DEI involvement, Sweet Baby Inc., controversies, or developer activism returned zero relevant results, confirming the absence of progressive ideological content. The game prioritizes fast-paced action and horror atmosphere over any thematic messaging.
Key Factors
- Traditional fixed party roles with no customization or identity mechanics
- Dark horror story centered on mystery, madness, and eldritch enemies with no social justice themes
- One-person developer with no statements on representation, DEI, or activism; no consultancy involvement or controversies
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We've run a full content analysis on HTD and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in HTD?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into HTD's overall score.
Is HTD appropriate for kids?
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How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
