History VideoGame / AnotherWorld

This game is notable, not only for its dramatic storytelling and early SurvivalHorror roots, but also for being one of the most NintendoHard games to come down the pike since ''VideoGame/{{Battletoads}}.'' The slightest misstep meant death in any number of horribly unspeakable ways. The console versions of the game -- such as the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]] port -- were made more difficult than the [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer MS-DOS]] / UsefulNotes/AppleMacintosh versions (which ''themselves'' were more difficult than the original UsefulNotes/{{Amiga}} version), reportedly to give players "more value for their money." (Although it may give some players a strong desire to throw their keyboard/joypad at their TV.)

A sequel, ''Heart of the Alien'', which switched the roles of Lester and his alien "Buddy", was released in 1994 exclusively for the UsefulNotes/SegaCD. This sequel was developed by Interplay without Chahi's involvement, though the original game's composer Jean-François Freitas contributed a CD-quality soundtrack.

Chahi eventually created a hi-def port of ''Another World'' for UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows XP with higher resolutions and better graphics. This version is known as the ''Collector's Edition'' and is well worth owning according to some, a blatant money grab according to others (because the first two levels, which are free, are markedly more "updated" than the later levels players must pay for). Mobile ports of this exist (see below).

By the way, [[http://www.foxysofts.com/?l=content/gba/anworld.inc here's]] an official freeware [[UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance GBA]] port (also playable on emulators, of course). There is another one based on the [[UsefulNotes/ThreeDOInteractiveMultiplayer 3DO]] version, requiring the 3DO game itself in order to play.

The official PC version of the game can be bought from [[http://www.gog.com/game/another_world_20th_anniversary_edition Good Old Games]][[labelnote:note]]Anyone who purchased the 15th anniversary edition gets a free upgrade to the 20th anniversary edition as the main installation file on Website/{{GOG|DotCom}}, with the 15th anniversary installation being an extra)[[/labelnote]], and from [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/233550/ Steam,]] complete with achievements! It is also available as digital download for UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS and UsefulNotes/WiiU.

A version of the game optimized for both [[UsefulNotes/IOSGames iPhone and iPad]] is available [[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/another-world-20th-anniversary/id460076328?mt=8 here,]] along with a version for the [[UsefulNotes/AndroidGames Android OS]] [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotemu.anotherworld&hl=en obtainable here.]]

* AdaptationExpansion: The [[UsefulNotes/IBMPersonalComputer MS-DOS]] port (along with all the subsequent ports) added an entire stage between the scene where Buddy rescues Lester from a long dead-end corridor, but before they enter the gladiator arena. The [[UsefulNotes/ThreeDOInteractiveMultiplayer 3DO]] version also adds an extended ending which serves as a teaser to ''Heart of the Alien'' (which strangely was never released for the 3DO).
* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: Both the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]] and UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis versions place [[http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1166567070-00.jpg extra]] [[http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1157509583-00.jpg emphasis]] on the Beast.

* UpdatedRerelease: First as a port to MS-DOS / UsefulNotes/AppleMacintosh from UsefulNotes/{{Amiga}} which added a new level, then the 3DO version has a different art style (besides the character models), and of course the 15th Anniversary edition which is based on the PC version and has more detailed backgrounds and runs in high-res. Followed by the 20th Anniversary version, which contains both the original and remastered visuals, two new difficulty levels, a level select instead of a password feature, and depending on your version, comes with achievements/trophies and a touch control option.

* RedEyesTakeWarning: The sign that Buddy who rescues Lester from a fatal fall near the end of the game [[spoiler:isn't really Buddy at all.]]
** Also how the alien who kidnapped everyone in Buddy's village is identified.