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Corto Maltese - Secrets of Venice

Let's set off in the footsteps of Corto Maltese! Along Venice's canals and narrow alleys, fight against a poison that ravages you, avoid bullets and explosions, face the unknown, and eventually open the doors of knowledge.

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Developer
Kids up hill
Publisher
BulkyPix, Plug In Digital
Release
December 4, 2014
11 years and 244 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Negative32 reviews25.0%

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About the Game

Let's set off in the footsteps of Corto Maltese!


Along Venice's canals and narrow alleys, fight against a poison that ravages you, avoid bullets and explosions, face the unknown, and eventually open the doors of knowledge.

This video game unravels a thrilling quest based on a point and click riddle-driven gameplay within the worlds of Corto Maltese, the main character created by Hugo Pratt, the genius of graphic novels (more than 5 Million hardcopies sold worldwide).

Searching for a fabulous emerald, you may find a magical balance and finally, utopia.

Key Features


  • An intimate experience with one of the most charismatic graphic literature's figures : the iconic Corto Maltese for the first time in a video game
  • An original story featuring existing characters from Corto Maltese's comic books, as well as brand-new characters
  • Gorgeous artworks combining: original settings based upon sceneries and places in Venice, cutscenes using stunning photographic work of Marco d'Anna, and animated comic strips from Corto Maltese's adventures all over the world.
  • A mysterious compass and a gazette full of stories and hints will help you throughout the adventure.
  • Two difficulty levels for the riddles : for beginners or insiders…
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