Synopsis
Get ready for more 3D panoramic adventuring set at the cultural peak of the ancient Egyptian culture. While the story is not a direct sequel to Egypt 1156 B.C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh, Egypt II: The Heliopolis Prophecy continues the journey through historical Egypt. As Tifet (aka Nefermaat), a young priestess and healer, you explore the City of the Sun, Heliopolis, in a quest to save the land from a horrifying epidemic.
In this one-player adventure, you gather clues and items in an attempt to find a cure for a prophesied disease, mostly from a first-person perspective. Several options include a "Visit the City" exploration of the digitally reconstructed city of Heliopolis, as well as detailed documentation on seven game topics: Urbanism in Egypt, Medicine, Egyptian Society, Scenes from Daily Life, Women in Egypt, The Reign of Amenhotep III, and In Service to the Gods.
Game elements include music by Farid Russlan, a variety of logic puzzles (e.g., inventory, moving pieces, volumetric), story-evolving animated cut-scenes, and wide-ranging sub-mysteries that involve far more than the main story. According to the Greeks, Heliopolis was a large religious capital with an ideal geographical location. Syrians, Nubians, Greeks, and others traveled to the city to reap the benefits of its peaceful climate, which was ideal for trade and commerce. The story is set near the end of Amenhotep III's rule when the lines separating religion, commerce, and rulers was starting to dim.
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Features
- View ancient Egypt through the eyes of the female protagonist
- Multiple mysteries and puzzles
- Detailed documentation on various aspects of ancient Egyptian culture
- Digital reconstruction of ancient city of Heliopolis
