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Heart of Darkness: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Heart of Darkness (1998): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Heart of Darkness (1998) is a platform video game developed by Amazing Studio, available on PC, PS1. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 65/100 on IGDB.

What is Heart of Darkness about?

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.

Key details

Heart of Darkness was released in 1998 and supports single player. Platforms: PC, PS1. Developer: Amazing Studio.

Should you play Heart of Darkness?

Reviews are mixed, but Heart of Darkness retains a dedicated player base among platform fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Heart of Darkness?

Heart of Darkness is a platform game by Amazing Studio, released in 1998.

What platforms is Heart of Darkness on?

Heart of Darkness is available on PC, PS1.

Is Heart of Darkness good?

Heart of Darkness has an aggregate score of 65/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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