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Alien RPG: Heart of Darkness

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Category: Role Playing Games

Heart of Darkness is a complete Cinematic Scenario for the ALIEN roleplaying game, written by sci-fi novelist Andrew E.C. Gaska. It is a stand-alone adventure, but also serves as a conclusion to the Draconis Strain Saga begun in the cinematic scenario Chariot of the Gods and continued in Destroyer of Worlds. The scenario is designed for 3–5 players plus the Game Mother, and is a spiraling descent into soul-crushing madness.

A huge double-sided map (format 864x558mm).

Seven pre-generated characters to choose from. Custom cards for secret messages and personal agendas.

Player maps and handouts.

The ALIEN RPG core rulebook OR the ALIEN RPG Starter Set is required to play..

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Stella Z. ★★★★★

I’d only read about the cinematic scenario format before, but getting a complete one in the box — adventure plus the conclusion — meant my group could run it back to back without any prep. Gaska’s pacing keeps the tension tight, and the ending genuinely surprised us.

Penelope ★★★★★

Picked this up for our group's next session, and the way it ties together the Destroyer of Worlds storylines is incredibly satisfying for longtime players. The hardcover binding feels sturdy enough for repeated use, and the scenario itself is genuinely tense.

Evelyn ★★★☆☆

The scenario is well-written and atmospheric, but I was hoping for more player handouts or maps to help set the mood during our session. It wraps up the story arc nicely, though the pacing felt a bit rushed in the final act.