Atlantis: The Lost Tales
by Cryo Interactive Released 30 Sep 1997 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Cryo Interactive
- Publisher
- Cryo Interactive
- Released
- 30 Sep 1997
- Platforms
- DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Themes
- Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Stealth
- Game modes
- Single player
- Age rating
- ESRB: E
6.7/10
Our verdict
Atlantis: The Lost Tales is a good start to a classic series.
Atlantis: The Lost Tales is a 1997 first-person adventure from Cryo Interactive. You’re a new member of the Queen’s guard in Atlantis, drawn into a mystery when the Queen disappears.
Gameplay
The game is a Myst-style adventure:
- 360-degree views: Look around each scene.
- Characters: Talk to many characters.
- Puzzles: Solve puzzles to progress.
- Timed sequences: Some sections require quick action.
It’s the first in a series of Atlantis games.
Verdict
Atlantis: The Lost Tales is an atmospheric adventure with a great soundtrack. Some puzzles and timed sequences are frustrating.
The Good
- Atmospheric world
- Excellent soundtrack
- Many characters
The Bad
- Frustrating timed sections
- Some obscure puzzles
- Stiff animation