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Akuji The Heartless

Akuji The Heartless

Crystal Dynamics, +1 more
•Jun 24, 1998•
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PlayStation
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Summary

Possession has never been so fun. You play the role of Akuji, who was viciously murdered by his brother on his wedding day. From the underworld, you plan your revenge on your brother, using the powers of voodoo. Get ready for some fast-paced 3D action with AKUJI THE HEARTLESS!
Content Rating
Animated Violence, Animated Blood and Gore
Developers
Crystal Dynamics, LTI Gray Matter
Publishers
Eidos Interactive
Features
DualShock
Initial Release
Jun 24, 1998
Platforms
PlayStation
Genres
Action

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Jan 21, 1999
Jan 21, 1999 - Crystal Dynamics creates a fun, albeit derivative adventure title with an atmosphere all its own.
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Don't Call Them Dolls
Jan 20, 1999
Jan 20, 1999 - From action game to action figures ¿ Akuji the Heartless hits toy stores this spring.
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He's One Bad Mutha-
Oct 21, 1998
Oct 21, 1998 - Shaft's Richard Roundtree will provide the voice of Akuji the Heartless.
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Lara Grabs the Gecko
Sep 11, 1998
Sep 11, 1998 - Eidos Interactive finalizes its acquisition of PlayStation developer Crystal Dynamics.
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Sep 2, 1998
Sep 2, 1998 - Crystal Dynamics announces a tie-in contest for its Christmas release, Akuji the Heartless
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Jun 25, 1998
Jun 25, 1998 - Monsters and voodoo magic meet Gex: Enter the Gecko
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