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Playthrough of Heart Of The Alien: Out of this World Parts I and II, Virgin's 1994 action-platformer for the Sega CD.

🎯 Part I: Out of this World (0:00:00)
🎯 Part II: Heart of the Alien (0:20:17)

Heart of the Alien: Out of This World Parts I and II, released for the Sega CD in 1994, is a compilation that combines an enhanced port of the original Out of This World with its direct sequel. Developed and published by Interplay, the package attempts to provide both continuity and technical improvements, capitalizing on the Sega CD’s expanded capabilities.

The inclusion of Out of This World is an immediate highlight. This version benefits from smoother animation, improved responsiveness, faster performance, and higher-quality sound compared to the cartridge releases on the Super Nintendo and Genesis. The pacing in particular feels sharper, cutting down the sluggishness that was present in earlier versions and making the overall experience much more engaging. The addition of the extended ending from the 3DO version, used as the bridge into Heart of the Alien, further ties the two games together in a way that emphasizes their shared narrative.

The sequel, Heart of the Alien, begins directly after the conclusion of the first game and shifts perspective to Buddy, the alien companion who aided Lester. Equipped with an electric whip rather than Lester’s energy pistol, Buddy introduces a slight variation in mechanics, though the core design remains focused on trial-and-error platforming, screen-by-screen exploration, and heavily scripted sequences. Like its predecessor, it demands precise timing and memorization of hazards, but the balance of gameplay leans more heavily toward combat than puzzles.

Visually, Heart of the Alien takes a different approach from Out of This World. Instead of vector-style graphics, it uses rotoscoped sprites and, at times, full-motion video. While this allows for more detail and smoother animation, it also gives the game a look that feels less stylized and more conventional, trading the minimalist abstraction of the original for a flashier presentation. The shift in art direction, paired with a louder, more action-oriented design philosophy, creates a noticeable departure in tone.

Gameplay execution in the sequel is uneven. While ambitious in scope, the platforming feels less polished, with awkward jumps, inconsistent collision detection, and a reliance on instant-death hazards that force memorization over problem-solving. The result is a challenging but often frustrating experience, one that lacks the subtle pacing and environmental storytelling that distinguished Out of This World. The narrative is more direct, favoring spectacle over nuance, and its conclusion leaves less room for interpretation.

As a complete package, Heart of the Alien: Out of This World Parts I and II offers value by bundling two experiences into a single disc. The upgraded port of Out of This World remains a strong version of the original, while the sequel provides additional context and a continuation of the story, even if its execution does not reach the same level of refinement. For Sega CD owners, it represents both a technical showcase and a piece of exclusivity, but it also illustrates the challenges of following up a groundbreaking title.

Overall, the compilation stands as a notable part of the Sega CD library, with its enhanced first game serving as the main attraction. The sequel, while interesting as a continuation, struggles to capture the same atmosphere and precision, making the disc most valuable as a historical artifact and as a way to experience Out of This World in an improved form.