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distributor=[[Cyberdreams]]| | distributor=[[Cyberdreams]]| | ||
resolution=640x350, 16 colors| | resolution=640x350, 16 colors| | ||
platforms=DOS, Windows 3.1, Macintosh<br/>Amiga, PlayStation | platforms=DOS, Windows 3.1, Macintosh<br/>Amiga, Amiga CD32, PlayStation</br>Sega Saturn| | ||
engine=[[Darkseed]]| | engine=[[Darkseed]]| | ||
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Mike's story continues in the sequel [[Dark Seed II]]. | Mike's story continues in the sequel [[Dark Seed II]]. | ||
==Installation== | |||
Currently only DOS and Windows 3.1 versions are supported. | |||
==Default controls== | |||
To change these controls, use the Keymaps tab in the global or game-specific settings. For more information, see the [https://docs.scummvm.org/en/latest/settings/keymaps.html user documentation] | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Hotkey | |||
!Description | |||
|- | |||
|<code>Left Mouse Button</code> | |||
|Action | |||
|- | |||
|<code>Right Mouse Button</code> | |||
|Change Command | |||
|- | |||
|<code>t</code> | |||
|Time advance. (Advance game time by 1 hour) | |||
|- | |||
|<code>Ctrl</code> + <code>q</code> | |||
|Quit game | |||
|} | |||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
The CD version contains poorly remapped versions of the original songs from the floppy disk version of the game. In ScummVM it is possible to use the original floppy music with the CD version. | The CD version contains poorly remapped versions of the original songs from the floppy disk version of the game. In ScummVM it is possible to use the original floppy music with the CD version. | ||
Simply copy the <code>.SBR</code> and <code>.SIT</code> files into the <code>\SOUND</code> directory and select the <code>use floppy version music</code> option from the game configuration settings. | Simply copy the <code>.SBR</code> and <code>.SIT</code> files into the <code>\SOUND</code> directory and select the <code>use floppy version music</code> option from the game configuration settings. | ||
==Demo== | |||
A short playable demo is supported and available for [https://downloads.scummvm.org/frs/demos/darkseed/darkseed-dos-demo-en.zip download] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:17, 9 March 2025
| Dark Seed | ||
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| First release | 1992 | |
| Also known as | Dark Seed 1 | |
| Developed by | Cyberdreams | |
| Published by | Cyberdreams | |
| Distributed by | Cyberdreams | |
| Platforms | DOS, Windows 3.1, Macintosh Amiga, Amiga CD32, PlayStation Sega Saturn | |
| Resolution | 640x350, 16 colors | |
| Engine | Darkseed | |
| Support | Since ScummVM 2.10.0 | |
| Available for Purchase |
No | |
Dark Seed is a horror point-and-click adventure game, based on H. R. Giger's artwork.
You play the role of Mike Dawson, who just moved to a beautiful solitary mansion to pursue his dream of becoming a writer.
You'll soon realise that the place harbors dark secrets, and you'll have just three days to escape a fate worse than death...
Mike's story continues in the sequel Dark Seed II.
Installation
Currently only DOS and Windows 3.1 versions are supported.
Default controls
To change these controls, use the Keymaps tab in the global or game-specific settings. For more information, see the user documentation
| Hotkey | Description |
|---|---|
Left Mouse Button
|
Action |
Right Mouse Button
|
Change Command |
t
|
Time advance. (Advance game time by 1 hour) |
Ctrl + q
|
Quit game |
Audio
The CD version contains poorly remapped versions of the original songs from the floppy disk version of the game. In ScummVM it is possible to use the original floppy music with the CD version.
Simply copy the .SBR and .SIT files into the \SOUND directory and select the use floppy version music option from the game configuration settings.
Demo
A short playable demo is supported and available for download