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The Secret Order 8: Return to the Buried Kingdom

Get to the bottom of the unexplainable events in the Buried Kingdom and save all its inhabitants in this thrilling fantasy experience. The eighth part of the Secret Order series introduces new adventures, riddles, secrets, and a solid amount of fun!

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January 30, 2020
6 years and 186 days ago
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About the Game

The Buried Kingdom in on the verge of collapse. Maintaining the balance between peace and chaos has become almost impossible, as the dragons start to behave unpredictably. Who is behind all the magic anomalies?

Sarah Pennington returns for another thrilling adventure in the final part of the saga! Explore beautiful locations, encounter unique beasts, solve riddles, reach the finale of this epic quest, and discover the power of friendship!

Veterans of the HOPA genre, Sunward Games and Artifex Mundi (creators of the memorable Enigmatis and Grim Legends), proudly present the eighth part of the Secret Order fantasy saga. Embark on a journey to the hidden world of dragons and other fantastic creatures and try to lift the curse.

Play as a strong female character and deal with everything this immersive adventure game has to offer. Unforgettable hidden-objects scenes, challenging puzzles, and - last but not least - the evil Necromancer and his army of skeletons! Get ready for the mesmerizing story of an adventure game you won't forget. Save the Buried Kingdom!

Features

  • Discover 33 captivating hand-painted locations!
  • Meet friends and foes from previous parts!
  • Test yourself in challenging hidden-object scenes!
  • Try your hand at over 30 witty puzzles!
  • Bonus Chapter filled with additional content!