Description

"Another World," also known as "Out of This World" in North America, is a pioneering action-adventure game that was developed by Éric Chahi for Delphine Software. Originally released in 1991 for the Amiga and Atari ST, it gained fame for its cinematic effects in both graphics and cutscenes, a novelty for that time, employing a distinctive art style created through vector graphics. The game narrates the story of Lester Knight Chaykin, a young physicist who, during a thunderstorm, is transported to an alien planet after a particle accelerator experiment goes awry. Players navigate Lester through a series of dangerous environments, solving puzzles and surviving encounters with hostile creatures to find his way back home.

The gameplay in "Another World" is known for its minimalistic control scheme, which does not rely heavily on interface elements, but instead emphasizes environmental interactions and problem-solving. The game is also famous for its difficulty, with numerous challenging scenarios that require precise timing and fast reflexes. When it was ported to the Panasonic 3DO in 1994, the game retained all of its original charm and introduced sharper graphics and enhanced sound quality, leveraging the advanced capabilities of the 3DO system to deliver more immersive audio-visual experiences. This version helped solidify "Another World’s" reputation as a cult classic, influencing numerous games in the adventure genre and beyond, noted for its innovative storytelling and pioneering approach to game design.