This game is not known well enough. It's so rare to find people who know about this great game. The lore was so awesome, too bad it ended with the 1st game, even though there was DE 2 in production. There are even artworks and pre rendered screens from DE 2 that looked sooooo awesome, and I'm not talking about the later Trailer, which looked horrible, but that was when other team was going to take over the project. Maybe it's for the good that they didn't finally because it seems only it's original creators knew how to create game in a such awesome enviroment. I'd pay $100 for a Dark Earth 2 OR Dark Earth remaster.
Sorry for not responding yesterday and I actually was, but I lost power and they didn't turn it back on until I was already asleep. So once again: Yes, they were working on DE2. First, with Kalisto as developers and Microprose as initial distributors they worked on Dark Earth 2 as a direct continuation of DE and they worked on it for PC and MAYBE PSX, not sure about the latter, here are some artworks/concept screens, and they look great IMHO: www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bridge.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kank.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/camp.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/le_chaudron_int_640-04.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/le_chaudron_int_640-05.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_720-01.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-01.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-02.jpg www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-03.jpg It was so promising, but for whatever reason it failed and they got new publishers, Squaresoft and then the game had it's title changed to Silent Chaos, but was still somewhat related to Dark Earth lore I think, here is a trailer for this game: ua-cam.com/video/6aEdToNfYU8/v-deo.html So as you can see it got changed drastiacally and for me, for bad. It became less Dark Earth-ish and more FF-like, too cartooney and anime for me, and thats' because they got new model designers from Japan with new publishers. But because those people couldn't speak English/French and Kalisto team couldn't speak japanese it didn't work out. The title was later canceled but there were plans of creating DE2 still but for the upcoming PS2, but it failed also. So in the end maybe it's good that it failed, at least the 2nd project (Silent Chaos) I mean it looked less and less like DE and could destroy this lore for good. I really don't like many japanese games and this style of art of their totally didn't work with a dark game like DE was (I mean just watch the trailer, the characters look so out of place and like they belong in a FF or Dragonball game, not DE), but it's a big shame that the initial DE2 project failed (the screenshots I posted here looked very promising, like a perfect DE2 continuation. If you want to, you can find out a little more here: www.unseen64.net/2009/08/03/silent-chaos-psx-cancelled/ Either way I'd pay even 100$ for a remastered Dark Earth for PS4/PC ;/.
Dark Earth and Diablo 1 were my favourite games and till this day some of the few best games i ever played. Games back then had such a good atmosphere!
Man this game is a blast from the past. i remember getting stuck trying to find the konkolite's hideout for sometime. Great game and a good story too though i feel the ending is a bit rushed. Great review too hope you continue digging up more odd games of the awkward years of pc gaming. On the side note: did anyone ever figure out what the coin was for in the game?
oh man, this totally takes me back, seeing the ads for it in gaming magazines at the time. I never knew it was an action adventure game though, I always thought it was a strategy game for some reason. probably because of the MicroProse logo and confusing it with Dark Colony or Dark Reign.
The world of this game has left a lasting impression on me, as a child I used to write essays inspired by its world DURING MY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Dark, mature, with a polished uchronic art direction, futuristic remnants of the old world set in wrought iron, its violence, its social commentary between Upper and down-town, the religious perdition of the elite who allow the worst to happen through military treachery, the fraternity, solidarity and criminality of much more onpen-minded to Arkhan proletariat. Splendid game mechanics, with a branching scenario, actions with consequences and a mood system that allows you to manage a wide variety of situations in different ways... The possibility of killing everyone, despite the consequences on the rest of the game and on your state of poisoning... The fact that it's possible not to finish the game if you've acted badly or in pitiful conditions... The beauty of the scenery...In the warm comfort of my childhood memories, this game is an unspeakable marvel. I don't get people that criticize the combat system. It's simple, precise, technic...it's good, get better if you're frustrated. Lots of French games were quite groundbreaking in the 90's : Little Big Adventure Dark Earth Heart of Darkness Alone In The Dark Another world The Rayman series, Myst series Toy Commander Beyond Good and Evil (not the 90's but a mesterpiece IMO) Splinter Cells (early 00's) Ubi-soft also revived the Prince Of Persia saga) Also, in terms of great cinematic narration with fleshed-out character "Remember Me" (released in 2013) is really close to Beyond Good And Evil. There's an X-factor with original and moving scenaris and narration in all those games. etc.
I played this game all the time as a kid, but it was too difficult for me. I really wish I could find a way to play it on modern PCs via GoG or something.
Oh and yes, this game does have a quick button to put away stuff quickly - it's 0 (zero) on the numerical pad. And you could have made the parts in which you want to present us the music of this game louder, I couldn't hear the music almost completely if I didn't turn up the volume, but then you were talking and it was like BOOOOOOOOOOM, also your videos are too silent as well, I almost got a heart attack after the video ended and there was an advertisement.
"(Also, some ads are actually louder than anything else on UA-cam)" Yep, that's true too, that particular one was loud-ish. But yeah as I said, your videos are not loud enough ;) normally I can listen to youtube videos at 23 setting on my speakers, with your I had to go to 31, and for that part with music even louder. Other than than it's all good. And no problem.
My very first Pc game that I bought from Office Depot . I have to return it cause the nude cd lol . My dad return it for me . That when they let you return pc game
I wanted to leave a question to anyone who knows ... For years I have been trying to play a game of the year 98 DARK EARTH ... But all ISO ..or file that down ... give the same problem..the game pops All in good, but condo starts the first minutes it closes giving error..or if it is saved .. I can do it by copying the files from a folder of the uncompressed data I can not remember which one now .. replacing the files of the installation folder on drive C: ... but game can not be saved, after it crashes again, it has to be played directly ..I already went up on a Russian website But no one knows how to give an answer ... anything I thank you for now. Eu queria deixar uma pergunta para quem sabe ... Por anos tenho tentado jogar um jogo do ano 98 DARK EARTH ... Mas todos os ISO .. ou arquivo que para baixo ... dar o mesmo problema .. o jogo pops Tudo em bom, mas condomínio começa os primeiros minutos ele fecha dando erro .. ou se ele é salvo .. Eu posso fazê-lo copiando os arquivos de uma pasta de dados não compactados não me lembro qual deles agora .. substituindo os arquivos da pasta de instalação na unidade C: ... mas o jogo não pode ser salvo, depois de falhar novamente, Tem que ser jogado diretamente .. Eu já subi em um site russo Mas ninguém sabe como dar uma resposta ... qualquer coisa que agradeço por agora.
i can help you if you want. I made it work on a windows 7 and 10. Download dxwnd and get yourself an iso first. I gonna give you the settings and that sving erroor and all your problems will be fixed ;p
install the game in C:\Program Files (NOT x86) \Microprose\Dark Earth Then op dxwnd Right click and click on add in path select you dark earth exe file (that is called Dkev.exe) Do the same with launcher --------------------------------------------- ONLY enable the things i say, eveything i dont write down you have to disable. main: Hook enable run in windo hook all dll's hook child windowproc keep aspect ratio, 0 0 800 600, x y coordinates video: simulate 8bpp desktop lock sus color win7 color fix svga modus input: leave everything how it is directX: Automatic primary buffer ddraw default switch video to system fail suppress dx common errors make backbuf atachable blit from backbuffer set aero copatible mode optimze for aero mode direct3D: fix ddraw recount swap effect => discard texture handling => none now go to compat. : and leave eveything unchecked this works for me and many of my friends, on windows 7 and 10. Please tell me if something is not working and i will help you.
HatPeasyCat Can you help me download the whole game please? I'm a complete novice but this is one of my favourite games of all time and I don't know where to start! Thank you! Xxx
The game has a quick button to empty Arkhan's hand, it's on your numeric keypad ("0", if I remember correctly). Like in real life, weapons breaks without any warning, you can finish the fight barehands or just have enough weapons in your inventory...how can people complain about such petty things...combat system is precise, and have no "bug miss", get better, that's all. In the one you showcase in your video, you're being dishonest, you weapon is broken and you try to hit someone with an handle. No wonder it doesn't work.
This game is not known well enough. It's so rare to find people who know about this great game. The lore was so awesome, too bad it ended with the 1st game, even though there was DE 2 in production. There are even artworks and pre rendered screens from DE 2 that looked sooooo awesome, and I'm not talking about the later Trailer, which looked horrible, but that was when other team was going to take over the project. Maybe it's for the good that they didn't finally because it seems only it's original creators knew how to create game in a such awesome enviroment. I'd pay $100 for a Dark Earth 2 OR Dark Earth remaster.
Whaaaaaat?! Were they actually working on a sequel? :o
Sorry for not responding yesterday and I actually was, but I lost power and they didn't turn it back on until I was already asleep. So once again:
Yes, they were working on DE2. First, with Kalisto as developers and Microprose as initial distributors they worked on Dark Earth 2 as a direct continuation of DE and they worked on it for PC and MAYBE PSX, not sure about the latter, here are some artworks/concept screens, and they look great IMHO:
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bridge.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kank.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/camp.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/le_chaudron_int_640-04.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/le_chaudron_int_640-05.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_720-01.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-01.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-02.jpg
www.unseen64.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/normal_le_chaudron_int_640-03.jpg
It was so promising, but for whatever reason it failed and they got new publishers, Squaresoft and then the game had it's title changed to Silent Chaos, but was still somewhat related to Dark Earth lore I think, here is a trailer for this game:
ua-cam.com/video/6aEdToNfYU8/v-deo.html
So as you can see it got changed drastiacally and for me, for bad. It became less Dark Earth-ish and more FF-like, too cartooney and anime for me, and thats' because they got new model designers from Japan with new publishers. But because those people couldn't speak English/French and Kalisto team couldn't speak japanese it didn't work out. The title was later canceled but there were plans of creating DE2 still but for the upcoming PS2, but it failed also.
So in the end maybe it's good that it failed, at least the 2nd project (Silent Chaos) I mean it looked less and less like DE and could destroy this lore for good. I really don't like many japanese games and this style of art of their totally didn't work with a dark game like DE was (I mean just watch the trailer, the characters look so out of place and like they belong in a FF or Dragonball game, not DE), but it's a big shame that the initial DE2 project failed (the screenshots I posted here looked very promising, like a perfect DE2 continuation. If you want to, you can find out a little more here: www.unseen64.net/2009/08/03/silent-chaos-psx-cancelled/
Either way I'd pay even 100$ for a remastered Dark Earth for PS4/PC ;/.
I Would pay 1000$ for it..
Dark Earth and Diablo 1 were my favourite games and till this day some of the few best games i ever played. Games back then had such a good atmosphere!
one of my favourite games of old...i wish steam got it
GOG maybe soon, if people continue voting for it
Man this game is a blast from the past. i remember getting stuck trying to find the konkolite's hideout for sometime. Great game and a good story too though i feel the ending is a bit rushed. Great review too hope you continue digging up more odd games of the awkward years of pc gaming. On the side note: did anyone ever figure out what the coin was for in the game?
oh man, this totally takes me back, seeing the ads for it in gaming magazines at the time. I never knew it was an action adventure game though, I always thought it was a strategy game for some reason. probably because of the MicroProse logo and confusing it with Dark Colony or Dark Reign.
The world of this game has left a lasting impression on me, as a child I used to write essays inspired by its world DURING MY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
Dark, mature, with a polished uchronic art direction, futuristic remnants of the old world set in wrought iron, its violence, its social commentary between Upper and down-town, the religious perdition of the elite who allow the worst to happen through military treachery, the fraternity, solidarity and criminality of much more onpen-minded to Arkhan proletariat.
Splendid game mechanics, with a branching scenario, actions with consequences and a mood system that allows you to manage a wide variety of situations in different ways... The possibility of killing everyone, despite the consequences on the rest of the game and on your state of poisoning... The fact that it's possible not to finish the game if you've acted badly or in pitiful conditions... The beauty of the scenery...In the warm comfort of my childhood memories, this game is an unspeakable marvel.
I don't get people that criticize the combat system. It's simple, precise, technic...it's good, get better if you're frustrated.
Lots of French games were quite groundbreaking in the 90's :
Little Big Adventure
Dark Earth
Heart of Darkness
Alone In The Dark
Another world
The Rayman series,
Myst series
Toy Commander
Beyond Good and Evil (not the 90's but a mesterpiece IMO)
Splinter Cells (early 00's)
Ubi-soft also revived the Prince Of Persia saga)
Also, in terms of great cinematic narration with fleshed-out character "Remember Me" (released in 2013) is really close to Beyond Good And Evil.
There's an X-factor with original and moving scenaris and narration in all those games.
etc.
Just had a dream about this game. Haven't thought about it in years. I remember being amazed at it years ago. Good game!
it was my favorite game
SUSH A AMAZING GAME! Made an LP of it, still play it to this very day, and i still love evry second from it ;p
Never heard about this, but now I want to try this. And I didn't know that you are so old xd
I played this game all the time as a kid, but it was too difficult for me. I really wish I could find a way to play it on modern PCs via GoG or something.
It works now on windows 10
Oh and yes, this game does have a quick button to put away stuff quickly - it's 0 (zero) on the numerical pad. And you could have made the parts in which you want to present us the music of this game louder, I couldn't hear the music almost completely if I didn't turn up the volume, but then you were talking and it was like BOOOOOOOOOOM, also your videos are too silent as well, I almost got a heart attack after the video ended and there was an advertisement.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to remember it when editing my next video :)
(Also, some ads are actually louder than anything else on UA-cam)
"(Also, some ads are actually louder than anything else on UA-cam)"
Yep, that's true too, that particular one was loud-ish. But yeah as I said, your videos are not loud enough ;) normally I can listen to youtube videos at 23 setting on my speakers, with your I had to go to 31, and for that part with music even louder. Other than than it's all good. And no problem.
loved this game
My very first Pc game that I bought from Office Depot . I have to return it cause the nude cd lol . My dad return it for me . That when they let you return pc game
top 10 most obscure games ive ever seen
the ending is terrible though
I wanted to leave a question to anyone who knows ...
For years I have been trying to play a game of the year 98 DARK EARTH ...
But all ISO ..or file that down ... give the same problem..the game pops
All in good, but condo starts the first minutes it closes giving error..or if it is saved ..
I can do it by copying the files from a folder of the uncompressed data I can not remember which one now .. replacing the files of the installation folder on drive C: ... but game can not be saved, after it crashes again, it has to be played directly ..I already went up on a Russian website
But no one knows how to give an answer ... anything I thank you for now.
Eu queria deixar uma pergunta para quem sabe ...
Por anos tenho tentado jogar um jogo do ano 98 DARK EARTH ...
Mas todos os ISO .. ou arquivo que para baixo ... dar o mesmo problema .. o jogo pops
Tudo em bom, mas condomínio começa os primeiros minutos ele fecha dando erro .. ou se ele é salvo ..
Eu posso fazê-lo copiando os arquivos de uma pasta de dados não compactados não me lembro qual deles agora .. substituindo os arquivos da pasta de instalação na unidade C: ... mas o jogo não pode ser salvo, depois de falhar novamente, Tem que ser jogado diretamente .. Eu já subi em um site russo
Mas ninguém sabe como dar uma resposta ... qualquer coisa que agradeço por agora.
i can help you if you want. I made it work on a windows 7 and 10. Download dxwnd and get yourself an iso first. I gonna give you the settings and that sving erroor and all your problems will be fixed ;p
install the game in C:\Program Files (NOT x86) \Microprose\Dark Earth
Then op dxwnd
Right click and click on add
in path select you dark earth exe file (that is called Dkev.exe)
Do the same with launcher
---------------------------------------------
ONLY enable the things i say, eveything i dont write down you have to disable.
main:
Hook enable
run in windo
hook all dll's
hook child windowproc
keep aspect ratio, 0 0 800 600, x y coordinates
video:
simulate 8bpp desktop
lock sus color
win7 color fix
svga modus
input:
leave everything how it is
directX:
Automatic
primary buffer
ddraw default
switch video to system fail
suppress dx common errors
make backbuf atachable
blit from backbuffer
set aero copatible mode
optimze for aero mode
direct3D:
fix ddraw recount
swap effect => discard
texture handling => none
now go to compat. :
and leave eveything unchecked
this works for me and many of my friends, on windows 7 and 10. Please tell me if something is not working and i will help you.
HatPeasyCat Can you help me download the whole game please? I'm a complete novice but this is one of my favourite games of all time and I don't know where to start! Thank you! Xxx
The game has a quick button to empty Arkhan's hand, it's on your numeric keypad ("0", if I remember correctly). Like in real life, weapons breaks without any warning, you can finish the fight barehands or just have enough weapons in your inventory...how can people complain about such petty things...combat system is precise, and have no "bug miss", get better, that's all. In the one you showcase in your video, you're being dishonest, you weapon is broken and you try to hit someone with an handle. No wonder it doesn't work.