DESCRIPTION

Riddle of the Tomb takes adventure gamers back to a turbulent time in ancient Egypt when a civil war pitted supporters of Cleopatra against those of her brother and husband, Ptolemy. Players step into the role of Thomas, a young apprentice with eyes for the daughter of his master, Cleopatra's astrologist Akkad. But when his young love and her father are kidnapped, Thomas heads out on an investigation that will take him to legendary sites like Alexandria's famed library and lighthouse. Along the way he will encounter a variety of mysterious characters, including Cleopatra herself. The Queen promises to rescue Akkad and his daughter if Thomas can recover two lost divination tablets that will help reunite the country. From the specialists at The Adventure Company, Riddle of the Tomb is a classic point-and-click adventure that features a number of puzzles based on historical research and ancient Egyptian culture. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide