Heart of Darkness

Release Date: July 4, 1998

Action, fantasy, platformers, 2D, singleplayer

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A climatic platform game featuring logical puzzles, developed by the French Amazing Studio led by Eric Chahi - the creator of Another World. In Heart of Darkness, we play as a boy named Andy, whose dog Whisky is kidnapped by Forces of Darkness during an eclipse. Despite the dangers, the protagonist sets out to rescue his pet, equipped with self-made plasma weapon and vehicle.

Heart of Darkness is an action platformer with puzzle elements. The players assume the role of a small boy, Andy, whose best friend is a dog called Whisky, and the biggest enemy a school teacher. One day, the dog gets kidnapped by mysterious forces of darkness from another planet. Andy sets out on a journey in hope of rescuing his beloved pet. What awaits him, is an enthralling journey, full of intriguing locations, demons and other bizarre and mysterious adversities.

Nearly unrestricted movement capabilities. Andy can climb, run, swim etc.
8 huge, rich levels, full of enemies, puzzles, and riddles.
Over 30 minutes of pretty, animated cutscenes.
Several alternative paths leading to completion of each level.
Very carefully designed graphics, over 2000 frames dedicated to animating the protagonist; shadows and other visual effects.
Interesting and funny story.
Soundtrack created by Bruce Broughton, recorded by an authentic symphonic orchestra.

Last updated on August 14, 2015