Cover art for the game Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

Season 2 - Week 13

Submitted by Deccyf


Eligible Systems and Emulators:

  • PlayStation - duckstation

About

Embark on a cinematic and emotionally charged journey into the "Heart of Darkness" on the PS1, a unique action-adventure game that blends captivating storytelling with innovative gameplay. Developed by Amazing Studio and released in 1998, this title offers a visually stunning and emotionally intense experience.

The game follows the story of Andy, a young boy on a quest to rescue his dog, Whiskey, who has been captured by otherworldly creatures and taken to the mysterious Heart of Darkness. As players guide Andy through lush landscapes and treacherous environments, they encounter inventive puzzles and face off against grotesque and imaginative creatures.

"Heart of Darkness" is renowned for its ground-breaking use of cinematic techniques, seamlessly integrating gameplay with hand-drawn animations that give the experience a unique and immersive quality. The game's atmospheric soundtrack and vivid visuals contribute to its haunting and unforgettable atmosphere.

With its emotionally resonant narrative, challenging puzzles, and a visual style that pushes the boundaries of the PS1's capabilities, "Heart of Darkness" stands as a testament to the artistic potential of video games. Prepare to delve into the shadows and confront the unknown in a classic that remains a distinctive and cherished gem on the PS1.

Intro

This is a cinematic action platformer, it is known to be rather difficult and unforgiving. Not totally aids though and is pretty fun, but I picked this game with nostalgic tinted glasses so you guys may disagree...

You control the protagonist Andy, who is on a mission to save his dog Whiskey who is abducted by some strange shadow alien creatures. Andy, however is proficient in electronics and is quite the inventor so he arms himself with electricity gun, which is definitely illegal and the flies a ship of which he is too young to operate, again illegal, to this alternate realm to save his dog. This kid...

Everything can kill you in one hit, there is fall damage and everything is pretty much designed to kill you, fun times. However, the death animations are rather brutal which is hilarious.

Time allotted: 5 hours Progress: Furthest point reached, there are checkpoints and landmarks to mark your progress. Tiebreakers: Deaths (Game doesn't count them so you'll be keeping track yourself)

Good luck me-nines (mates if you don't get the meme) and for the love of everyone's god let me win... pretty plx

Results

1st) ReturnOfOctobot - Complete, 209 Deaths, Time 4:25:54
2nd) Fusha - Second Screen of Boss, 298 Deaths, Time 4:29:00
3rd) Kythias - Second Screen of Boss, 362 Deaths, Time 5:00:00
4th) Nomadd - Second Screen of Boss, 418 Deaths, Time 4:59:54
5th) FullCup - First Screen of Boss, 353 Deaths, Time 5:00:00
6th) Deccyf - Returned Plasma Rifle, 308 Deaths, Time 5:00:00
7th) Quantum_P1 - Returned Plasma Rifle, 322 Deaths, Time 5:00:00
8th) TomTheWizzard - Flesh Pillar Puzzle, 326 Deaths, Time 5:00:00

Outro

So we went another round into tilt graphics, a puzzle platformer that was hilariously unforgiving, Miyamoto puzzles everywhere, everything was designed to kill you or tilt you the moment you appeared on that screen.

We all did our best, except me who nominated the game and still did not podium. Also we were joined by a new competitor, welcome to the pain you bastid @Tom the Wizzard!

Thank you all for taking part and I look forward to more REmake submissions in the coming days!

Last Updated: 1 December 2023

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