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Commodore 64 · Adventure
Heart of Africa
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Ozark Softscape |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1985, Heart of Africa is an adventure game developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 3 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1985 include Entombed, Mail Order Monsters and Racing Destruction Set. Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Ozark Softscape also made M.U.L.E., Modem Wars and Robot Rascals for the C64.
Heart of Africa is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Heart of Africa is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Heart of Africa walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Heart of Africa.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Heart of Africa FAQ
When did Heart of Africa come out on the C64?
Heart of Africa was released for the Commodore 64 in 1985.
Who made Heart of Africa?
It was developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Heart of Africa multiplayer?
No. Heart of Africa is a single-player game.
How long does Heart of Africa take to play?
As an adventure game, Heart of Africa typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Heart of Africa on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.