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As the Queen`s most trusted advisor, it is your task to investigate the murder of a Roman soldier, who had broken into Cleopatra`s palace. Use your Hidden Object skills to follow the clues as they lead you into a world of national politics and personal revenge! Explore the legendary land of Alexandria as you find objects, piece together evidence, and hunt for the murderer in the Mystery of Celopatra. REVIEW
Imagine Mystery of Cleopatra as an Agatha Christie murder mystery that takes place at Cleo's palace during her reign. Instead of playing Hercule Poirot or Jane Marple, you're the queen's trusted advisor who investigates the murder of a Roman solider by piecing together hidden objects and masterminding puzzles. This is the second game from National Geographic and Merscom following Lost City of Z that shows no improvement over its predecessor.
As you work through the case, you'll be immersed in the culture of ancient Egypt, both in the scenes themselves and the encyclopedia-like text entries that share the history behind the places you investigate. Your heavy-duty reading homework not only includes all the history lessons, but also dialogue between characters, and scrolls with stories of their own.
The game opens with you looking for all the parts of your outfit to put it together and get dressed for your meeting with the queen. You'll work your way through the investigation by hunting for clues and evidence and talking with the characters. When something stumps you, hints are available on a "fill up" basis. After using one, the hint meter must refill before it's available again.
Mystery of Cleopatra contains two modes: casual and advanced. The second mode feels like an afterthought. Casual mode automatically places found objects in their spots and the hint button recharges faster than Advanced mode. Read more...
