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Heart of Darkness (1998)

Amazing Studio

PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation

3.55 from 183 ratings

460 members have it in their collection · 8 playing now · 99 backlogged · 89 wish listed

How long? Main story 3h · 100% 3h (from 2 logged playthroughs)

Heart of Darkness places players in the role of a child named Andy as he attempts to rescue his dog who has been kidnapped by creatures known as The Dark Souls. The game has about half an hour of storytelling cinematic sequences, thousands of 2D animated frames, and uses pre-rendered background scenery. The game was supervised by game developer Éric … Read more
Heart of Darkness places players in the role of a child named Andy as he attempts to rescue his dog who has been kidnapped by creatures known as The Dark Souls. The game has about half an hour of storytelling cinematic sequences, thousands of 2D animated frames, and uses pre-rendered background scenery. The game was supervised by game developer Éric Chahi, known for Another World, this time with a team of artists and developers. The game also features an original score by film and television composer Bruce Broughton. A Game Boy Advance port was announced in 2001 but it was never released. Read less
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Details

Developers
Amazing Studio
Publishers
Infogrames, Interplay Entertainment
Genres
Platform
Themes
Comedy, Horror, Science fiction

Release dates

  • Jul 04, 1998 (Europe) PlayStation
  • Jul 31, 1998 (North_America) PlayStation
  • Aug 31, 1998 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Rating distribution

5 stars
36
4 stars
58
3 stars
65
2 stars
18
1 star
6
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Community All Reviews Statuses

balbinator

Status balbinator May 6, 2024

It was an outstanding title by the time it was released. Lots of CGI seamlessly mixed with the game play giving the sensation that everything was a big and awesome movie. Besides having fond childhood memories, this title provides a good time even today.

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