Shadow Hearts: From The New World
Dublin Core
Title
Shadow Hearts: From The New World
Identifier
20014.021.004
Description
Long Game Case
Game guide.
CD
Game guide.
CD
Creator
Aruze Group
Publisher
XSeed Games
Contributor
Steven Savage
Date
2006
Format
PS2
Language
ENglish
Subject
Video Game - Software
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Repository
Box 118
Condition
A-
Notes
Shadow Hearts From The New World – was arguably a spinoff of the series, as only a merchant character is present to represent the original cast, and it took place in America as opposed to Europe.
The Shadow Hearts series is a series of horror/role-playing games that had moderate success and a definite following. The series is unusual in several ways:
The Judgement Ring – Character action success, especially in combat, are determined by how well a player can hit “marks” on a spinning dial. This added a visceral element to the usual turn-based activity.
The Shapeshifter – In the Shadow Hearts game one character (Yuri in the first two, Shania in this game) can change forms in battle, and unlock new forms.
Sanity – There was a sanity mechanic in the game. As combat wears on characters loose sanity and if they loose it all, they behave erratically.
Parody – Especially in the second and third games, there are definite parodic elements of other games.
Homosexuality – Homosexual side characters are present in the Shadow Hearts series.
Unusual Monsters – Monsters in the game are derived from a variety of myths, legends, and horror ideas.
The Valentines: A family of vampires, a different family member appears in each game.
The Shadow Hearts series is a series of horror/role-playing games that had moderate success and a definite following. The series is unusual in several ways:
The Judgement Ring – Character action success, especially in combat, are determined by how well a player can hit “marks” on a spinning dial. This added a visceral element to the usual turn-based activity.
The Shapeshifter – In the Shadow Hearts game one character (Yuri in the first two, Shania in this game) can change forms in battle, and unlock new forms.
Sanity – There was a sanity mechanic in the game. As combat wears on characters loose sanity and if they loose it all, they behave erratically.
Parody – Especially in the second and third games, there are definite parodic elements of other games.
Homosexuality – Homosexual side characters are present in the Shadow Hearts series.
Unusual Monsters – Monsters in the game are derived from a variety of myths, legends, and horror ideas.
The Valentines: A family of vampires, a different family member appears in each game.
Entered by/date
Steven Savage 10/15/2014
Citation
Aruze Group, “Shadow Hearts: From The New World,” Digital Game Museum Collection, accessed October 23, 2026, https://www.digitalgamemuseum.org/collection/items/show/1208.