Launching on 11 November, Treasures of the Aegean is a 2D adventure puzzle game influenced by the likes of Pitfall, Prince of Persia, Flashback and Tomb Raider. Starring parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew, players search a forgotten civilization for secrets and treasures galore in a thrilling comic-style world.
Developed by Undercoders and published by Numskull Games, the history-focused title will be available digitally on November 11th for Switch, Xbox, Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5. A physical release is planned for Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in both a standard edition and a Collector’s Edition which will include an artbook, soundtrack CD and cloth map.
With a thrilling narrative based on real-world happenings, the game is set around a lost civilization that is both advanced and distanced from the rest of the world, full of mysteries and valuable treasures. Players must use parkour to traverse the environment – surfing steep slopes, climbing high walls, and swinging on vines – in fresh and exciting ways on the resurfaced island. The game features a time-loop mechanic where players must solve puzzles in order to discover the hidden secrets of the island before it disappears and the loop starts again!
As the story unfolds players learn about historic events, real characters, and legendary mythology whilst discovering the secrets of a forgotten city; players will discover a lost Minoan citadel, a sunken Ottoman fleet and doors to an underground palace – uncovering details of the former population that met a tragic fate.
Treasures of the Aegean’s aesthetic is inspired by classic European comics, notably The Adventures of Tintin and Asterix and the game’s hand-drawn environment will run at 4K on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
