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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.

Developer
Kids up hill
Publisher
BulkyPix, Plug In Digital
Release
December 4, 2014
11 years and 289 days ago
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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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