Murder in the Abbey

The Adventure Company Ships Murder in the Abbey for Windows®

August 25, 2008. Toronto, Canada: The Adventure Company, a leading worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced Murder in the Abbey for Windows® has shipped to retail stores in North America. The title will sell for a suggested retail price of $19.99 USD.

“Murder in the Abbey is a fresh approach for adventure gamers,” said Brian Gladman, Product Manager at The Adventure Company. “The game offers a remarkable reproduction of a medieval abbey, with stunning architecture and works of art. Players will have 60 locations to explore in a unique cinematic presentation which combines 2D and 3D graphics.”

Storyline:

Monks, murder, and above all, suspense…

An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and only one man can put a stop to the slaughter. Former Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno are sent by the Vatican to the isolated abbey to investigate the strange goings-on surrounding a carefully guarded secret. Yet hardly have they arrived when their quest is overshadowed by an attempt on their lives…

Features:* Innovative cinematic presentation through a new method of combining 2D and 3D graphics * A faithful reproduction of a medieval abbey, its architecture, works of art, secret passageways and treasures * Music, effects, top-quality voiceovers and over 70 minutes of orchestral soundtrack recorded by the Prague Symphony Orchestra, all in Dolby Surround Sound

Murder in the Abbey is a mystery of cinematic proportions whose suspense goes far beyond that of a conventional adventure game! For more information about Murder In The Abbey, please visit Dreamcatcher Games.

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Press Release

The Abbey is a mystery story in the format of a classic point-and-click adventure game that has been penned by Emilio de Paz, who, among other games, was responsible for the highly successful "Clever & Smart". Using the mouse, the player guides Leonardo and his assistant Bruno through approx. 60 locations in the faithful reproduction of a medieval abbey. Innovative technologies enable camera angles and sequences which, until now, have only been seen in movies.

• Innovative cinematic presentation through a new method of combining 2D and 3D graphics unique in a point-and-click adventure game
• A complete reproduction of a medieval abbey, with architecture, works of art, secret passages, and treasures.
• 1,000 scenes in 60 locations promise 40 hours of gameplay
• Cinematic sound: music, effects, and top quality voice output completely in Dolby Surround Sound
• Over 70 minutes of orchestral soundtrack played by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

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GamersGate - PC (World)/MacGameStore - Mac (World)

"Thou shalt not kill!"

An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious crimes, and only one man can get to the bottom of them. Former royal advisor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno are on their way to the remote monastery unknowing of the strange goings-on surrounding a carefully guarded secret. Yet even before they arrive there, their quest is overshadowed by an attempt on their lives...

A thrilling mystery story!

Having reached the abbey, the two companions are confronted by one mystery after another, and the old walls stubbornly refuse to reveal their secrets. Piece by piece, Leonardo and Bruno uncover a plot that could shake not only the foundations of the monastery, but also those of the Church itself...

Features

"The Abbey" is a mystery story in the format of a classic point-and-click adventure game that has been penned by Emilio de Paz, who, among other games, was responsible for the highly successful "Clever & Smart". Using the mouse, the player guides Leonardo and his assistant Bruno through a faithful reproduction of a medieval abbey. Innovative technologies enable camera angles and sequences which, until now, have only been seen in movies.

Overview of features:* Innovative cinematic presentation through a new method of combining 2D and 3D graphics unique in a point-and-click adventure game * A complete reproduction of a medieval abbey, with architecture, works of art, secret passages, and treasures vast amounts of camera angles and scenes in 20 locations promise 20 hours of gameplay * Cinematic sound: music, effects, and top quality voice output completely in Dolby Surround Sound Over 70 minutes of orchestral soundtrack played by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

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GamersGate - Mac (World)