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The Shadow of Aten

Platform(s): PC, Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Developer: Silicon Garaje Arts

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'The Shadow of Aten' (X360/PC) - 32 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 27, 2006 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT

The Shadow of Aten is an action/thriller games where you embody a British ex-agent, Allam Scott, investigating the murder of a renowned British archaeologist in Cairo in the year 1936. The game is full of action and with a high cultural component developed in such an exciting time as the discovery of the pharaonic tombs.

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The Shadow of Aten is a Action/Adventure multiplatform game in which the player assumes the role of a new hero, Allan Scott, an attractive and enigmatic adventurer who will go deep into the fascinating and mysterious world of Ancient Egypt. The Shadow of Aten is based in the attractive and ambiguous environment of Egypt in the 1930s, a decade full of mysteries, precious treasures and hidden dangers. An elaborate plot based on real facts about the worship of the God Aten, the first monotheism of mankind.

The videogame will have non-stop action, suspense, mystery and provide a high degree of entertainment whilst also providing an indepth knowledge of ancient Egypt. The game passes through enigmatic and amazing scenes of the city of Cairo, exotic and attractive locations such as the valley of the Kings situated amongst the tombs of the pharaohs, the Fayum oasis with its palm tree lined forests and terrifying caves with unknown destinies.

The project is aimed at an adult public that expects something more from action videogames: an intense storyline, complex characters and a wealth of culture and history. This video-game is also created with younger generations in mind who seek intense emotions, varied game experiences, attractive characters, adventure and the opportunity to beat their own records.

Features :

  • Introducing the birth of a new hero, Allan Scott an enigmatic adventurer with a great potential for developing new titles.
  • Frantic pursuits riding camels throughout oasis and deserts from the “One Thousand and One Nights tale”.
  • Impressive locations such as the Valley of the Kings, the Fayum Oasis or the enigmatic City of Cairo.
  • Unique combination of action, humour and fantasy like the adventure movies.
  • Pursuits running through the darkest streets of Cairo, dodging people and many obstacles, where the clock is running against the player.
  • Spectacular escapes in cars and trucks where you can choose between driving or shooting your enemies.
  • Based on a true story about the ancient Egypt and the first monotheist in the history.
  • Environmental puzzles set in Egypt tombs.
  • Allan Scott will have to fight for his soul in the final judgment with Egyptian gods and he will have to face amazing mythological creatures.
  • The historical background evolves around the political context from the year 1936, previously to WWII.


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