Harpooned

About

Harpooned is a first-person shooter that casts you as the operator of a whaling harpoon gun. You navigate a boat, track targets in open waters, and fire harpoons at whales while managing fuel, weather, and the ethical weight of each kill. The mechanics are straightforward but tense, balancing action with the grim reality of the hunt. The game’s polarizing angle centers on its critique of Japan’s whaling industry. Developer Conor O'Kane designed it to challenge the practice’s portrayal as scientific research. Players often split between seeing it as a provocative statement or a blunt provocation. With minimal polish but maximal intent, it sparks discussion more than it seeks to entertain.