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Ark of Time
Ark of TimeDive into the mystery of Atlantis in a classic 1997 point‑and‑click adventure.
Hotel
HotelUnravel ancient conspiracies in a time‑spanning point‑and‑click adventure
Overview
Description

Set in the summer of 1997, a team of four explorers descends into the Atlantic depths to find the legendary sunken city of Atlantis. Their mission goes awry, and after four days of silence, editor Richard Kendall receives a frantic report of their disappearance. The game follows Kendall as he pieces together clues, solves intricate puzzles, and uncovers the secrets hidden beneath the ocean, delivering a tense, atmospheric adventure that blends historical intrigue with mythic storytelling.

Hotel thrusts players into a globe‑spanning mystery where an ancient Egyptian cult guards a world‑shattering artifact. Encounter figures like Marcus Antonius and King Arthur as you piece together riddles to keep the object's terrible power from falling into the wrong hands.\nThe game blends historical intrigue with classic puzzle solving, offering richly illustrated scenes and dialogue‑driven storytelling that keeps the tension high from start to finish.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of classic adventure games
Fans of story‑driven point‑and‑click adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
$19.99−60%
release date
1997-02-28
2010-08-03
Specifications
developer
Trecision S.p.A.
MumboJumbo
publisher
Koei
Cateia Games
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single-player only
critic score
70/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Atmospheric visuals and soundtrack create a strong sense of place
  • Engaging puzzles that reward careful observation
  • Compelling mystery narrative rooted in Atlantis lore
  • Faithful to classic point‑and‑click adventure mechanics
  • Engaging historical storyline
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn visuals
  • Varied puzzle mechanics
  • Strong voice acting
Cons
  • Interface can feel clunky by modern standards
  • Limited save system may require frequent restarts
  • Some dialogue options are dead‑ends without clear hints
  • Occasional obscure puzzle solutions
  • Linear sections limit replayability
  • Some dialogue feels dated
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