Pahelika: Secret Legends
A delightful adventure featuring exploration and puzzle solving. Long ago, the ancient book of legend, Pahelika, was used to defeat an evil warrior-king. In order to protect the book from misuse it was later hidden in a sacred temple guarded by six magical portals.
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January 23, 2015
11 years and 194 days ago
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Mixed67 reviews46.3%
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8 itemsAbout the Game
You have discovered an ancient chest in your home.
Wonder what is it for?You play as Sudesh, an intrepid adventurer who has just stumbled across a magical device. The device can open portals to magical lands, and you realise that you might just be able to use the portal to get to an ancient magic book named Pahelika… The game is a chronicle of your journey and your success (or failure) in obtaining the magical book.
A delightful adventure featuring exploration and puzzle solving. Long ago, the ancient book of legend, Pahelika, was used to defeat an evil warrior-king. In order to protect the book from misuse it was later hidden in a sacred temple guarded by six magical portals. As a descendant of the original wielder of the book, it is up to you to prove yourself worthy of the magical artifact…
Explore ancient locations, unravel old mysteries, cast spells, avoid pitfalls, and solve puzzles in this great adventure!
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“If you’re a fan of adventure games, but not of their tendency to be punishingly difficult, definitely give Pahelika a try” - Gamezebo“The artwork and music adds to the fun without becoming too overwrought, and the created world is just strange enough to encourage interest” - Cultofmac
Features:
- Many hours of puzzling fun!
- Enjoy exploring beautiful, exotic places
- Have fun solving creative puzzles
- Easy to pick up & play
- Don’t get stuck in a puzzle, thanks to the hint button!
