Azada: Ancient Magic
Encyclopedia
Azada: Ancient Magic is an adventure
and puzzle casual game
developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games
. The game is a sequel to Azada
. The studio previously developed Azada as well as Mystic Inn
and Atlantis Sky Patrol
.
puzzles. Unlike the original Azada, every puzzle is spread over multiple pages of a book. The player must flip back and forth, picking items up and locating active areas on every page, and must figure out where and how to use the various items in order to further the puzzles. The game also features over 20 different minigames. Minigames were separated from escape-the-room puzzles in Azada; they are part of the escape the room puzzles in the sequel.
, the hapless adventurer asks for help again. An ancient evil is about to break out from the library of Titus' Great-Uncle Argus. Argus was a scholar who had originally acquired the book of Azada as well as powerful magical items from all over the world. The ancient evil has brought the books from the library to life and is masquerading as one of the characters in the books. Titus needs your help to identify and defeat the evil. As you, the player, solve puzzles in the enchanted books, the story of how the ancient evil came into Argus' life is revealed.
. It features magic and books brought to life by a spell. The game features pre-rendered puzzles and characters, and an original soundtrack performed by the Deutsche Film Orchestra. Using a live orchestra is original in the casual games space; so far only Hidden Expedition: Amazon
, another Big Fish game, features one.
Graphic adventure game
A graphic adventure game is a form of adventure game. They are distinct from text adventures. Whereas a player must actively observe using commands such as "look" in a text-based adventure, graphic adventures revolutionized gameplay by making use of natural human perception...
and puzzle casual game
Casual game
A casual game is a video game targeted at or used by a mass audience of casual gamers. Casual games can have any type of gameplay, and fit in any genre. They are typically distinguished by their simple rules and lack of commitment required in contrast to more complex hardcore games...
developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games
Big Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and game services based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen , and currently employs more than 400 people...
. The game is a sequel to Azada
Azada (video game)
Azada is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games. The studio previously developed Mystic Inn and Atlantis Sky Patrol.- Story :...
. The studio previously developed Azada as well as Mystic Inn
Mystic Inn
Mystic Inn is a casual game developed by the team formerly known as Funpause, now part of Big Fish Studios, and distributed by Big Fish Games.- Story :...
and Atlantis Sky Patrol
Atlantis Sky Patrol
Atlantis Sky Patrol is a casual game developed by the team formerly known as Funpause, now part of Big Fish Studios, and distributed by Big Fish Games. The game is a sequel to 2005's Atlantis.- Story :...
.
Gameplay
Azada: Ancient Magic consists of escape the roomEscape the room
Escape the room is a subgenre of point-and-click adventure game which requires a player to escape from imprisonment by exploiting their surroundings. They are usually created as a browser game for the Adobe Flash platform. Popular examples include "Crimson Room," "Viridian Room," "MOTAS,", "Droom"...
puzzles. Unlike the original Azada, every puzzle is spread over multiple pages of a book. The player must flip back and forth, picking items up and locating active areas on every page, and must figure out where and how to use the various items in order to further the puzzles. The game also features over 20 different minigames. Minigames were separated from escape-the-room puzzles in Azada; they are part of the escape the room puzzles in the sequel.
Plot
Following the player-character's successful release of Titus in AzadaAzada (video game)
Azada is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games. The studio previously developed Mystic Inn and Atlantis Sky Patrol.- Story :...
, the hapless adventurer asks for help again. An ancient evil is about to break out from the library of Titus' Great-Uncle Argus. Argus was a scholar who had originally acquired the book of Azada as well as powerful magical items from all over the world. The ancient evil has brought the books from the library to life and is masquerading as one of the characters in the books. Titus needs your help to identify and defeat the evil. As you, the player, solve puzzles in the enchanted books, the story of how the ancient evil came into Argus' life is revealed.
Development
Azada: Ancient Magic is thematically similar to the first game in the franchise, AzadaAzada (video game)
Azada is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games. The studio previously developed Mystic Inn and Atlantis Sky Patrol.- Story :...
. It features magic and books brought to life by a spell. The game features pre-rendered puzzles and characters, and an original soundtrack performed by the Deutsche Film Orchestra. Using a live orchestra is original in the casual games space; so far only Hidden Expedition: Amazon
Hidden Expedition: Amazon
Hidden Expedition: Amazon is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios, and distributed by Big Fish Games. It is the third installment in the Hidden Expedition series.- Story :...
, another Big Fish game, features one.