Beyond Atlantis 2
by Dreamcatcher Interactive
List Price:
Our Price: $9.99
You Save: $10.00 (50%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $1.44 (click here)
Category: Video Games
See more product details and other editions
Product Summary
Brand: DreamcatcherFormat: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2001-11-02
Platform: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
Publisher: Dreamcatcher Interactive
Accessories:
Video Game Reviews of Beyond Atlantis 2
Customer Review: Short, with humor and easy puzzles.
Summary: 4 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed Beyond Atlantis 2 because it was a change of pace from the usual "make 'em guess at what's going on and what to do next" sort of games I've managed to purchase lately. The storyline pretty much made sense and better than most I've played, however there are the inevitable disjointed moments inherent in pc games.
Basically, you are an archaeologist and are captured by the bad guy, who makes you investigate the mystery of the site for him. The story takes place in several areas that differ widely, and you find yourself taking on the life of someone else- a thief in Baghdad or Ice Age woman- which is a different twist from the usual.
Beyond Atlantis 2 will not tax your brain too much- the puzzles are moderate to easy and are clever. There are puzzles using inventory, but accessing your inventory is simply a matter of right clicking in and out of it. You must pick up a few items, and a couple are very hard to find.
There are a several puzzles that send you back to the beginning of that particular scene (not the game!) if you are wrong or do not act in the proper order (and the proper order is the puzzle). This can get frustrating. Many will find one area, with its intricate looking paths and fish-eye view extremely difficult. But, it looks worse than it is and you cannot get lost. Look carefully, and you will notice landmarks to guide you. (Even with random clicking, I always came back to the same spot)
I used UHS hints a few times, but never for a full solution; a gentle nudge was adequate. If you like hard, intricate puzzles, you will be disappointed in BA2. There are hints given in the game via the characters you meet- listen carefully.
I enjoyed the humor greatly. From the wisecracking mummy with a cold (who sits tapping his bony fingers against his sarcophagus while waiting for you) to the eunuch guards who do a little jig as they get out of your way. You even find humor in the puzzles. Getting up the tower steps involves playing a game with a monkey.
The voice acting, with one glaring exception, is done very, very well. Unfortunately, that character is you and you have to listen to a beautiful accent delivered without any expression at all. Everyone else, though, is better than the average game. The music was also better than average, although repetitious.
The graphics were lovely and nicely detailed, with good use of color. Cut scenes were nicely done and were not skimpy. I loved the carving coming to life. My 3 year old laptop had no trouble running the program, however I think the graphics might have been sharper had it been on a better machine. Options are easy to access and use.
As a parent, I appreciate comments that alert me to questionable content, so here's a few notes for those of you with younger kids and who would rather not be surprised when a guard gets his throat cut. There is violence from knives and guns. There is also a character, a thief, who encounters 3 very, very scantily clad women- think Janet and her pasties. There are 2 swear words- nothing worse that what most kids hear on TV.
Overall, Beyong Atlantis 2 is short, fun, easy to look at and will make for a pleasant weekend.
Description of Beyond Atlantis 2
Assume the role of an archaeologist as you search for the existence of a metropolis built, according to myth and legend, by the ancient Egyptians. Plunge into the most mysterious, intriguing and dangerous of adventures - the quest for Atlantis. New Worlds Await You.Action Games
Computer and Video Games
Bestsellers in Action Games
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith LordsLucas Arts; LucasArts Entertainment; Release date: 2005-02-08; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $12.55
Price in other shops:
CrysisElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2007-11-13; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $32.99
Price in other shops:
Brothers in Arms: Hell's HighwayUBI Soft; Ubisoft; Release date: 2008-10-07; Windows; Video Games
Best price: $39.00
Price in other shops:
The Orange BoxValve; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2007-10-09; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $27.19
Price in other shops:
The Witcher EnhancedAtari; Atari; Release date: 2008-09-16; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $35.99
Price in other shops:
Dead SpaceElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2008-10-20; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $40.01
Price in other shops:
Crysis WarheadElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2008-09-16; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $23.99
Price in other shops:
Fallout 3 Collector's EditionBethesda; Bethesda; Release date: 2008-10-28; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $69.99
Far Cry 2UBI Soft; Ubisoft; Release date: 2008-10-21; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $49.99
Fallout 3Bethesda; Bethesda Softworks; Release date: 2008-10-28; Windows Vista; Video Games
Best price: $49.99
Similar Video and PC Games
Beyond AtlantisDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2000-07-14; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $1.89
Price in other shops:
Forever WorldsDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2004-03-30; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $17.76
Price in other shops:
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Jewel Case)Viva Media; Viva Media; Release date: 2004-10-21; Windows NT; Software
Best price: $2.13
Price in other shops:
Echo: Secrets of the Lost CavernThe Adventure Company; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2005-06-21; Windows XP; Video Games
Best price: $13.95
Price in other shops:
Beyond Atlantis (Jewel Case)Dreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2003-08-20; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $0.99
Price in other shops:
Realms of IllusionDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2005-06-28; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops:
Aura: Fate of the AgesDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2004-06-30; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $15.48
Price in other shops:
The Crystal Key 2: The Far RealmDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2004-03-17; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $3.49
Price in other shops:
Mysterious Journey 2: ChameleonDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2003-11-28; Windows 98; Video Games
Best price: $5.71
Price in other shops:
Atlantis EvolutionDreamcatcher; Dreamcatcher Interactive; Release date: 2004-10-19; Windows 2000; Video Games
Best price: $0.94
Price in other shops: