Vanished Puzzle Quest
Vanished is an immersive, first-person puzzle adventure where an encroaching fog of forgetfulness which has robbed everyone at the Great Centers of Islamic Science of their memories and you must now battle against a mysterious foe to reclaim memory, history, and purpose.
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Vanished is an immersive, first-person puzzle adventure where an encroaching fog of forgetfulness which has robbed everyone at the Great Centers of Islamic Science of their memories and you must now battle against a mysterious foe to reclaim memory, history, and purpose.
To escape the fog, you’ll need to follow a trail of hidden clues and overcome harrowing challenges to unravel the mystery behind the attack and recover your lost memories before centuries of scientific discovery vanish forever. Decipher the meaning behind medieval artifacts that allowed scholars of the Middle Ages to map the stars, predict the seasons, and lay the foundations of science. You will need these tools to solve puzzles and survive the perils of this world in your quest to save civilization and restore lost knowledge.
Key Features:
EXPLORE & LEARN
Embark on a mysterious quest to restore the lost wisdom of the great centers of learning in the Medieval world, uncover ancient secrets, and discover the truth behind the Mysterious Fog that has erased your memories. Solve intricate and interactive 2D & 3D puzzles based off of real life and historically accurate tools and artifacts from the Islamic Golden Age of Science.
CRAFTABLE OBJECTS AND ARTIFACT BASED PUZZLES.
Experiment and combine hidden objects to form new tools to aid you in your progress. Find hidden objects, solve logic problems, decode ciphers, and manipulate game objects to discover the next piece to the puzzle.
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES & ZOOM ZONES
Experience stunning animated sequences and awe-inspiring landscapes as you step into a world of wonder and mystery. In select areas, use our special zoom feature to dive deeper—magnify details, uncover hidden clues, and unlock secret mini-games. Every close-up could reveal a new layer of the story.
COLLECT MAP FRAGMENTS & DISCOVER SECRETS.
With every step of your adventure and fragment of memory recovered, discover a map fragment that will lead you through a trail of clues to recover the great history that was lost through the effects of the Mysterious Fog. Travel to exciting locations like Samarkand, Damascus, Baghdad, Timbuktu and Cairo on your adventures.
HINTS SYSTEM
Progress without worry or frustration with a hint system designed to guide you through the steps to enjoy the game without becoming discouraged or feeling stuck from completing your journey.
