 The titular first game in the "Shadow Hearts" series, it acts as a sequel to the 1999 video game "Koudelka", being set in the same world and featuring recurring characters.The story of "Shadow Hearts" is set in 1913 and follows Yuri Hyuga, a human with the ability to capture and transform into monsters, as he protects Alice Elliot from the machinations of an evil magician.During gameplay, the player controls Yuri as he explores various locations.