Shadow Hearts is a role-playing adventure of romance and the occult, set in the early 1900s and driven by a turn-based combat system. Players take the role of Yuri Hyuga, an "Harmonixer" who can take the forms of other creatures and beasts. Following a soft voice in his head, the hero finds himself rescuing Alice Elliot, the daughter of a famous exorcist. Alice was nearly taken prisoner on a train during a journey to China. As her kidnapping is foiled, the real story begins. Players travel through China and Europe, searching for the mysterious man who tried to capture Alice and unraveling the villain's devious master plan. Other good-hearted characters may join the hero on this quest, each adding distinct personality and new abilities to the mix. The game features more than 100 different monsters to battle, over 200 magical items to find and use, and 20 different creatures types that the hero, Yuri, can learn to become. Shadow Hearts is a turn-based Role Playing Game that combines a haunting storyline with a unique battle system that is user controlled. Taking place during the early 20th century, the story starts with a young girl named Alice Eliot - the daughter of an expert exorcist - being transported by the Japanese Imperial army to China on a train. Powerful magican Roger Bacon is on the same train, with the intention of kidnapping her because he believes she is the key to his master plan to unlock ancient secrets that"ll destroy the earth.
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Released | Dec 01, 2001 |
Developer | Sacnoth |
Publisher | Midway |
Players | 1 |
Co-Op | No |
Average Price (USD) | Rarity | Popularity | $52.49 | 967 | 575 |
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Controls: Gamepad/Joystick
THE TIME F o R J u 1) G M ENT VIA s Co M E
A hero with a mysterious past. A young girl holding the key
to world domination. A villain who will stop at nothing to
unlock the path to unlimited power.
Prepare to experience an RPG unlike any other.
to the world of Shadow Hearts.TV
• Engage in action- acked turn-based
combat using the ' udvnent Ring' to
determine the outcome of your actions.
• As a 'Harmonixer' you will he
able to mmph into 20 different
creatures, each with unique and
powerful attacks.
• Meet unique characters, who
will join you on your quest, each
with their own characteristics,
personalities and abilities.
• Discover more than 200 special
items including weapons, armor
and other magical enhancements.
• Battle more than 100 different
monsters using magical weapons and
spells that produce spectacular effects.
...a rich. gorgeous game
with CG to die for."
-IGN
'An innovative and macabre adventure.
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