The country is divided by civil war pitting Cleopatra’s supporters against those of her brother and husband, Ptolemy, who is ravaging the country. In this climate of terror, Thomas, a young apprentice to Akkad, Cleopatra’s astrologist and astronomist, falls in love with his master’s daughter. One day, in horror, he discovers that both Master and daughter have been kidnapped.
Thomas sets out on their trail and learns in the course of his investigations that Cleopatra herself has asked Akkad to make a specific divination, and that the partisans of Ptolemy are behind the kidnapping. Cleopatra promises Thomas that in exchange for the tablets required for the divination, her guards will find the master and his daughter.
Thomas’s investigations lead him to the discovery of Egypt’s legendary sites such as the Library of Alexandria and the Lighthouse. Thomas also meets the Queen and a whole host of other mysterious characters. Will he manage to save his master and his loved one, so that together they can decipher the stars? Without the prophecy, the country will be lost: the destiny of Egypt and its Queen are in his hands.
Created by award-winning developer, Kheops Studio, the game development of Cleopatra: Riddle of the Tomb is based on historical research about Egyptian culture. “Egyptian themed games have always been a favorite among gaming fans,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at The Adventure Company. “Cleopatra: Riddle of the Tomb offers players a realistic exploration into history with an engaging story, a host of mysterious characters, and varying gameplay experiences based on the astrological sign that a player chooses. It’s a must-have for every adventure game fan.”
And, we might add, a must-have for every enthusiast of ancient culture who might like to dial back the years and meet Cleopatra face-to-face.
