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Samira: Taken From Time

Transported back in time, you must help Tiki, an ancient mech beetle, escape the apocalypse. Your puzzle solving skills will be put to the test as you attempt to collect the fragmented pieces of his tablet which will empower him with the ability to stop any and all world-ending events.

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Developer
Lazy Acorn Studios
Publisher
Lazy Acorn Studios
Release
May 3, 2023
3 years and 92 days ago
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Mixed13 reviews69.2%

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About the Game

As the world is ending around her, Samira must find a way to flee planet Earth and reunite with her family. As she searches for her ticket to safety, she’s mysteriously teleported back in time. Your puzzle solving skills will be put to the test as you work with an ancient companion by your side, Tiki, the scarab. This third-person, puzzle solving game will take you through an ancient African society where you speak with the ancient gods and goddesses to figure out why Samira’s world is ending. Will you be able to right the course of time or will planet Earth be destroyed forever?



Features:
  • Explore the land of Ahemfie and learn about an ancient African society
  • Discover the backstories of the characters around you
  • Solve innovative puzzles as you assemble pieces of the Tablet of Djehuti



  • Make life or death decisions that influence the course of your story
  • Harness ancient powers and use them to traverse the world

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