Beyond Atlantis (Jewel Case)

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Product Features

• The appearance of the Super Nova of the Crab in the skies has awakened the light half of the force.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0000C85YV
• Item Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 20, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,648 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Worlds await you Beyond AtlantisProduct InformationStep into the land of dreams and legends in Beyond Atlantis.  Immerseyourself in extraordinary worlds as you journey through a timeless tale ofintrigue and adventure.  Assume the role of Ten descendent of Seth therenowned hero from Atlantis.  Let wisdom be your guide as you travelthrough five fascinating worlds in search of the ultimate answer.  Discoverbeautiful settings challenging puzzles and mysterious characters as youradventure unfolds and takes you Beyond Atlantis.Product Features Explore worlds of unparalleled beauty as your travels take you to the fascinating lands of Tibet China Yucantan Ireland Atlantis and the mystical land of Shambhala. Over 60 characters modeled in 3D. Engaging and challenging puzzles throughout. Stunning 3D graphics and animation. Multiple paths integrated into the storyline.System Requirements Windows 95 98 Me 200 MHz processor 32 MB of RAM 70 MB Hard Disk space minimum 8X CD-ROM drive DirectX compatible Sound Card DirectX compatible Video Card  

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good, April 19, 2005

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B. E. Taylor "btaylor322" (Exeter, New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Beyond Atlantis (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

Bought this game about a year before I actually played it. Too "Mystisized". Now I have played and I'm sorry I didn't play it sooner. I'd give it 5 stars in both categories, only I found that end was kind of hokey. Doesn't take away that much from the fun of playing it overall, though. The puzzles are totally in context with each world - not a common thing these days, and you just have to realize that to get through them. What it should be about, right?

There are certainly parts of the game that ARE frustrating, but that's the fun of a challenge. Each world - and each is pretty complete - was a new adventure, and that IS what an "adventure game" is supposed to be about.

Graphics are surprisingly good, given that it's not a new game, and the details in each world were truly and delightfully surprising. I'm a graphics freak. Other thing I am is a music freak. IF you ARE going to provide music, then please make it worth MY while. This game does it.

Given that this is an older game, there is the usual disc stitching - mildly annoying, but not THAT much. I'm constantly searching for adventure games, and one that works is not to be blown off. This one does.

I'd consider it well worth the money - which isn't that much now.
Truly recommended, and worth the money.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag with Beyond Atlantis, March 7, 2004

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L. Tally (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond Atlantis (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

It's currently March 2004, and this game shows its age a bit - not that it could do anything else. I played it this past week using Windows XP and it ran equally with and without dropping it into 95/98 compatability mode. Sometimes the pauses between steps/movements got to be irritating; by today's standards, it needs polish. Motion is guided and limited, the progression leans heavily toward the linear, and there's a fair amount of disk-swapping.

That being said, the brilliant dialogue and characterization this game has won't be bested for years to come, if ever. On top of that, the graphics are wonderful, and the music (both beautiful and appropriate), has a definate part in the role play. These advantages more than make up for the limitations of the mechanics.

My hat is off to the writers and voices - an extended conversation with the Mayan bat is a treat not to be missed, the entire Chinese section is undertoned and hillarious, and the Irish birdman is perfection.

I bought the jewel case version used for under $4. I'd happily pay the current game rate of $50 if that's what it would take to replace it.

The ending I did not care for. For that, I deducted one star - the story quality took a definate nose dive right at the end - and even the fantastic artwork couldn't save the last two cut-scenes.

But they aren't part of the game.

Buy it soon, folks. They aren't making this one anymore.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully done, but quite tedious., January 22, 2005

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Rachel Sohrabi "R. Sohrabi" (VT) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Beyond Atlantis (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

Don't expect to finish this game in a day or two. It's very long and can be frustrating if you don't know what to do. The graphic quality is excellent although it freezes a bit and is obviously outdated. The story itself is beautiful and some of the scenes are quite breathtaking. Don't even try to finish it without at least a few online hints. I wouldn't go near this game without a walkthrough. However, it's definitely worth all the time and effort put into it. A fantastic game that has yet to be upstaged.