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Microids: Nostradamus | 
 enlarge | From: Encore Software
Category: Software
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 423
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.2
MPN: 16730
Model: 8024483
UPC: 705381167303
EAN: 0705381167303
ASIN: B001CN10QM
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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Product Description
Headline: Defeat the last prophecy of Nostradamus! 1566 France You play Nostradamus daughter Madeleine who offers her services to search for a cure to a curse that plagues Catherine de M dicis the mother King Charles IX. During your search you encounter a series of murders and political intrigue that could destroy the French royal family. Use only your wits and courage to save Renaissance France changing the course of history! Main features: The first historical adventure game based on astrology and the prophecies of Nostradamus! Portray Nostradamus' daughter Madeleine or disguise as her brother Cesar to expand your investigation. Unravel a series of Machiavellian riddles and puzzles based on astrology alchemy pharmacy and ancient runes. Discover a rich background that faithfully recreates the time of Nostradamus. Jump into the action with intuitive gameplay.System Requirements:Windows XP (Home & Pro) SP2/Vista™ Pentium III 800 MHz or higher 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM recommended) 512 MB RAM for Vista 16x DVD-ROM drive or faster 1.6 GB free hard disk space 800 x 600 16-bit color display DirectX 9.0 compatible or higher 3D video card with 64 MB of video RAM DirectX 9.0 or higher compatible 16-bit sound card Keyboard & mouse. Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Windows XP and Vista. Format: WIN XPVISTA Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating: E10+ UPC: 705381167303 Manufacturer No: 16730
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Nostradamus September 28, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Nostradamus : the last prophecy
This is a first person traditional point-and-click adventure with a historical detective bent. You play as Madeleine, Nostradamus' daughter (appearing as yourself or disguised as your brother).
The queen visits Nostradamus to ask for help to solve and stop a series of murders afflicting those around the royal household. Since Nostradamus is too frail and his son is away then Madeleine is sent in disguise as his son. Briefly, a number of murders crop up and are investigated by the player.
The game installed fine and did not need the disk in the drive during play. The controls worked well, all mouse-driven. No bugs were encountered under XP on a older computer. There are an infinite number of save slots, labelled with the time and date of each save along with a thumbnail picture of each save. Graphics are detailed and colourful as befitting a French small town in the 1500's. Voice acting was well done. Lip synching a bit off, but not abysmally so. Movement was responsive. Questioning characters in game is to be expected, but I would not say the game is conversation heavy.
Puzzles were inventory based (easy) or logic based (medium difficulty). There is one timed sequence at the end of the game which has multiple parts. It is impossible to complete this at first attempt. Fortunately the developers ensured that saving can be done during this sequence. Take my tip, note the relevant settings, replay and save after each part to conserve time and patience. During the game it is wise to inspect the diary and all objects in or out of inventory very closely. Several actions, not including combining objects, need to be taken within both in order to complete the game. This is a refreshing change from most adventure games. The diary also has a list of tasks required to be completed during each day, so you always know what is expected of you during play. Tasks are crossed off the list as they are completed.
Cut scenes were well done.
There was one give away when the diary, which is important during the game, listed a task before the object and place in the note had been discovered. A minor point.
The story held interest all the way until the end. On reflection, there were a couple of loose ends and perhaps a couple of anachronisms. I guess the developers went for a good gaming experience at the expense of absolute historical accuracy.
The game has a points system, something which adds replay value to achieve the maximum score. Expect roughly 18 hours play, maybe shorter if you cotton on quicker then me.
I enjoyed this game. I did not need a hint or walkthrough at all. I recommend it.
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