Heart of China (1991) Introduction in BEAR-O-VISION™ (MS-DOS) (4K)
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Heart of China, released in 1991, is an interactive graphic adventure game developed by Dynamix. Set in the 1930s, the game immerses players in a gripping tale of love, mystery, and intrigue, unfolding against the backdrop of a cinematic and beautifully rendered pre-World War II China. Players assume the role of Jake "Lucky" Masters, a former fighter pilot turned private investigator, as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue a kidnapped heiress, Kate Lomax. The narrative unfolds dynamically, blending cinematic storytelling with player choices, offering multiple paths and endings. Renowned for its hand-painted visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and innovative point-and-click gameplay, Heart of China stands as a notable entry in the graphic adventure genre, capturing the essence of pulp fiction and classic adventure serials. The game's combination of compelling characters, exotic locales, and a gripping narrative contributes to its status as a cult classic within the realm of narrative-driven point-and-click adventures.
What is BEAR-O-VISION™?
It's the visual quality standard preferred by bears, specifically rendered in VGA per-pixel at 4K resolution. It's among the highest quality output available for old games at the time of publish.
Dosbox output is OpenGL
Scaler is Normal3x
GLshader is crt-fakelottes-flat
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