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The Guardian of Darkness is a French action game developed and published by Cryo Interactive in 1999 for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | G | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | H | Right face |
| □ Square | T | Left face |
| △ Triangle | Y | Top face |
| L1 | E | Left shoulder |
| R1 | P | Right shoulder |
| L2 | R | Left trigger |
| R2 | O | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | Space | Select |
| Left Stick Up | W | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | S | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | A | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | D | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | X | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | , | Stick press |
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The Story Behind The Guardian of Darkness
The Guardian of Darkness (aka Le Gardien des ténèbres) is a French action game developed and published by Cryo Interactive in 1999 for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The player takes the role of a monk at an occult organisation who must face and defeat supernatural entities. The game has CGI graphics, with the camera placed behind the player's body.
While mostly an action title, it has adventure elements in terms of investigating and locating objects via point-and-click. The game includes 10 missions in total, which the player must complete to beat the game.
How The Guardian of Darkness Plays
The Guardian of Darkness (aka Le Gardien des ténèbres) is a French action game developed and published by Cryo Interactive in 1999 for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The player takes the role of a monk at an occult organisation who must face and defeat supernatural entities. The game has CGI graphics, with the camera placed behind the player's body.
While mostly an action title, it has adventure elements in terms of investigating and locating objects via point-and-click. The game includes 10 missions in total, which the player must complete to beat the game.
Why Players Still Load It Up
JeuxVideo not only thought it as a bad game, but was disappointed at the consistently low quality of titles being pumped out by Cryo at this point in time. While mostly an action title, it has adventure elements in terms of investigating and locating objects via point-and-click. The player takes the role of a monk at an occult organisation who must face and defeat supernatural entities.
Meristation felt that while the game was not particularly innovative, it was still enjoyable. The Guardian of Darkness (aka Le Gardien des ténèbres) is a French action game developed and published by Cryo Interactive in 1999 for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The game includes 10 missions in total, which the player must complete to beat the game.
The Guardian of Darkness — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play The Guardian of Darkness online for free?
Yes — The Guardian of Darkness runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play The Guardian of Darkness?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed The Guardian of Darkness?
The Guardian of Darkness was developed by Cryo Interactive and published by Cryo Interactive.
Where can I buy the original The Guardian of Darkness?
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