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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Akuji the Heartless
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Crystal Dynamics, Inc |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Akuji the Heartless is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Eidos Interactive. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
Crystal Dynamics, Inc also made Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko and Gex: Enter the Gecko for the PS1.
Akuji the Heartless 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Akuji the Heartless is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Akuji the Heartless cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 8006E0C2
2400 |
|---|---|
| Infinite lifes | 800856E2
2400 |
| Infinite Spells | 80097F4A
2400 |
| Debug Menu | 300C516A
000F |
Akuji the Heartless walkthroughs & guides
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Akuji the Heartless FAQ
When did Akuji the Heartless come out on the PS1?
Akuji the Heartless was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Akuji the Heartless?
It was developed by Crystal Dynamics, Inc and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Akuji the Heartless multiplayer?
No. Akuji the Heartless is a single-player game.
How long does Akuji the Heartless take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Akuji the Heartless typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Akuji the Heartless 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.