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About
Kate, the daughter of a wealthy businessman named E.A. Lomax, is abducted by a Chinese warlord named Li Deng near Chengdu, where she was volunteering as a nurse. Lomax recruits the former World War I fighter pilot Jake "Lucky" Masters for a dangerous mission: travel to Hong-Kong, locate a mysterious ninja, and find a way to infiltrate Li Deng's fortress and rescue Kate.
Heart of China is an adventure game with a romantic theme somewhat reminiscent of films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark. The game is set during the 1930's in China as well as a few other locations. It uses a simple point-and-click system for interaction and object manipulation, and is very similar visually and gameplay-wise to Rise of the Dragon.
Some of the tasks in the game have multiple solutions, allowing the player to pursue different methods and choose different responses in branching dialogues. However, some choices may lead to the protagonist's death or bring the investigation to a dead end. There are also a few arcade sequences, which can be skipped if the player fails to complete them after several tries. The game utilizes digitized photos of live actors superimposed on hand-painted graphics.
Ways to play
Modes
Perspective
Languages (1)
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — |
Game details
Business Model
Commercial
Versions Available
Emulated Only
Media Type
Download
Screen Orientation
Landscape
Color Depth
8-bit (256 colors)
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard, Mouse
Additional Hardware Required
3D Accelerator
Number of Offline Players
1 Player
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Cloud saves, Single-player
Save Game Methods
Manual Save, Internal Storage, Cloud (Online)
System requirements
Min. OS Class Required
Windows 7
Min. RAM Required
512 MB
Min. DirectX Version Required
DirectX 7.0
Video Modes Supported
Full screen, Window
Video Resolutions Supported
640×480
Box art
Also known as
Shanghai Surprise — Working title
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Publisher
Released
1991
Platforms
Standing
Top 20% by visits
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