Curse of Atlantis: Thorgal's Quest

Set off-course by a terrible storm, Thorgal Aegirsson, a mighty Viking warrior, meets a mysterious old man who shows him a mirror in which he can see his own future. The vision he sees is horrific: Thorgal is about to kill his own son... In the face of all elements, men and Gods, and at all costs, Thorgal must return home immediately to dispel the evil upon his family. He will confront every danger and travel through time and space to protect his loved ones and solve the mystery surrounding this vision.

An adventure beyond compare, with an original storyline and universe with well-known characters and locations from Viking mythology.

Features: - A perfect blend of adventure and action with unequaled 3D graphics and fluid animation - Explore the many graphically immersive environments - Multiple paths are integrated into the captivating storyline - Engaging and challenging quests to complete - Encounter numerous intriguing characters to interact with

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DreamCatcher Web Site

On a far-away shore, a mysterious magician shows Thorgal, a mighty Viking warrior, a mirror in which he can see his own future. The vision he sees is horrific: Thorgal raises his bow, aims at his intended target and lets fly the arrow to kill his own son...

Take on the role of Thorgal, descendant of Atlantis, and confront every danger and travel through the portals of time and space to protect your loved ones and solve the mystery surrounding the vision. Fate and destiny are in your hands.

• A pure graphical adventure, in 3rd person perspective, with unique mystical and beautifully rendered environments

• Intuitive interface with character navigated point-and-click engine

• A unique scenario, in an intriguing and captivating ancient legend storyline

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Adventure Company 2003 Product Flyer

The Adventure Company Ships Curse of Atlantis: Thorgal's Quest
Time-Traveling Viking Battles to Save Son

Toronto, Ontario, May 21, 2003 - The Adventure Company announced today that it has shipped Curse of Atlantis: Thorgal's Quest for the PC. The Adventure Company's latest release sends gamers on an epic journey where they must change the fated future of a mighty Viking warrior's family. Set in ancient times, when Vikings ruled the earth, players take on the persona of Thorgal Aegirsson, a descendant of Atlantis. After witnessing a vision of Thorgal murdering his own son, players follow an intriguing story-line as they seek to solve this magical mystery.

"Thorgal's Quest offers all the elements of a classic adventure game," said Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc*. "A rich and intriguing storyline, interesting characters and an unforgettable ending combine to make an enjoyable gaming experience." Based on the popular comic book series in Europe, Curse of Atlantis: Thorgal's Quest is set in beautiful environments where players must search multiple paths solving challenging puzzles and interact with numerous characters they meet to reverse a horrific curse.

About The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company, a division of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., is a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment devoted exclusively to releasing titles geared towards adventure gamers. The Adventure Company is committed to publishing games that deliver maximum value on multiple platforms including the PC, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, GameCube®, and Xbox’. The Adventure Company is based in Toronto, Canada. (www.AdventureCompanyGames.com.)

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Press Release

Step through a portal between worlds, and discover the path that will lead you to your final destiny.

Take on the role of Thorgal, a mighty Viking warrior and decendent of Atlantis who uncovers a magical artifact which allows him to see his own future. Caught between reality and prophetic vision, Thorgal discovers a foretold future of a horrific incident that will end the life of his beloved son. In a desperate attempt to alter the destiny of his child, Thorgal sets off on an incredible adventure where mystery, danger and magic will unfold.

Features:* A perfect blend of adventure and action with unequaled 3D graphics and fluid animation * Explore many graphically immersive environments * Engaging and challenging quests to complete * Interact with numerous intriguing characters

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An adventure rich in ancient legends

Discover worlds filled with intrigue and mystery

Authentic puzzles of varying complexity

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Back of Box - Windows (US)

THORGALLA MALEDICTION D'ODIN

Incarnez Thorgal dans la première adaptation en jeu vidéo du chef-d'œuvre de la bande dessinée signé J. Van Hamme et G. Rosinski

Thorgal Aegirsson, retenu loin de chez lui par une tempête, rencontre un mystérieux vieil homme se faisant appeler Noral. Ce dernier lui présente un miroir magique qui reflète son avenir... La vision est terrible : Thorgal s'apprête à tuer son propre fils, Jolan, en le perçant d'une flèche. Malgré les dieux et les hommes, Thorgal doit braver les dangers et voyager aux confins du temps et de l'espace pour protéger les siens. Parviendra t-il à changer le futur et à démêler les fils de ce sombre destin ?

• Découvrez le secret des origines de Thorgal et retrouvez les principaux personnages de la bande dessinée dans un scénario original, parrainé par J. Van Hamme.

• Exclusif: G. Rosinski, directeur artistique du jeu a réalisé les 7 planches inédites du journal de bord !

• Dans une aventure entièrement jouable à la souris, incarnez Thorgal en 3D temps réel.

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Back of Keep Case - Windows (France)