Inspired by the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Become Sherlock Holmes as you embark on a remarkable adventure. Investigate a mysterious case, full of suspense, of the disappearance of a famous archaeologist and a valuable Egyptian Mummy, in turn-of-the-century England. What begins as a simple case quickly becomes a web of intrigue, robbery, priceless artifacts, and potentially, a murder. Prepare yourself for a great adventure. Elementary... I think not.

Features: - Inspired by the writings and characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - An involving storyline in true Sherlock Holmes style - Wonderfully appointed, atmospheric and graphically detailed mansion - 5 different levels of gameplay - Many rooms to search, all uniquely decorated and furnished - Numerous interesting objects to search for, collect and use during gameplay - Exceptional puzzles of differing complexity - Interesting characters to interact with

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The Adventure Company (DreamCatcher) web site

**Prepare Yourself For a Great Adventure.

Elementary... I Think Not!**

Become Sherlock Holmes as you embark on a remarkable adventure. Investigate the mysterious case of a missing archaeologist and a valuable Egyptian mummy, in turn-of-the-century England. What begins as a simple case quickly becomes a web of intrigue, robbery, priceless artifacts, and murder.

Your skills as an investigative sleuth will be tested as you attempt to uncover the truth behind the mystery, exploring the many rooms of a large Victorian mansion, solving the many puzzles and riddles that you will encounter. Uncertain leads, an illusive saboteur, the disappearance of an ancient mummy, a strange murder... the plot thickens.

• Inspired by the writings and characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle- An involving storyline in true Sherlock Holmes style

• A wonderfully appointed, atmospheric and graphically detailed mansion

• Numerous interesting objects to search for, collect and use during gameplay

Many rooms to search, all uniquely decorated and furnished

An evolving and intriguing storyline

Exceptional puzzles of differing complexity

Interesting characters to interact with

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Back of Box

Intrigue and danger surround you on your quest to uncover the truth.

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Inside Flaps

The Adventure Company Ships The Mystery of the Mummy for the PC
Sherlock Holmes gives gamers a lesson in sleuthing

Toronto, Ontario, January 22, 2003 - The Adventure Company today announced it has shipped The Mystery of the Mummy for the PC in North America. Inspired by the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this intriguing tale takes gamers on a timeless adventure.

As Sherlock Holmes, gamers explore a 1920s Victorian mansion in England, investigating a suspicious case while searching for a missing archeologist and a valuable Egyptian Mummy. Beautifully detailed rooms each feature challenging puzzles and intriguing twists and turns that unfold into a good old-fashioned mystery.

“The Mystery of the Mummy is a great Adventure title for us to start off 2003 with,“ said Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher. “Adventure gamers are looking for a great mystery and who is a better investigator than Sherlock Holmes?”

The Mystery of the Mummy was developed by frogwares and holds an MSRP of $19.99 USD. Wanadoo will release this game in Europe later this year. For more information on this title, visit http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/games/sherlock/index.html.

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. Visit the company web site at www.AdventureCompanyGames.com.

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Press Release

You find yourself in a puzzling universe full of interesting twists: an isolated mansion, where a mysterious mummy seems to live - and that's not all you have to watch out for. Your skills as an investigative sleuth will be tested as you attempt to uncover the truth, exploring the cursed rooms, solving the many puzzles and riddles. A strange murder, uncertain leads, an illusive enemy, and the disappearance of the famous ancient mummy… the plot is thick with the wonders of Ancient Egypt.

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Frogwares site - www.frogwares.com

"Шерлок Холмс: 5 египетских статуэток" - совместное издание фирмы "1С" и компании Nival Interactive приключенческой игры от Wanadoo.

Загадочный и таинственный мир произведений Артура Конан-Дойля. Совершено очередное загадочное преступление. Только великому сыщику Шерлоку Холмсу под силу расстроить планы преступников и предотвратить угрозу.

Странное убийство, отсутствие прямых улик, большое количество подозреваемых - все это ждет вас в игре "Шерлок Холмс: 5 египетских статуэток".

Особенности игры

• Высоко детализированная трехмерная графика
• Запутанный сюжет и захватывающая детективная интрига
• Огромный таинственный старинный особняк, в котором более 35 уникальных комнат
• Более 30 головоломок и задач разной сложности

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http://games.1c.ru/sherlock_holmes_the_mystery_of_the_mummy/

Über dieses Spiel

Inspiriert durch Die Abenteuer des Sherlock Holmes von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Nach Lord Montcalfes Ableben wendet sich seine Tochter Elisabeth an den berühmten Detektiv Sherlock Holmes, um die offenen Fragen über den Tod ihres Vaters zu klären. Da sein treuer Assistent Doktor Watson zurzeit einen wohlverdienten Urlaub mit seiner Familie verbringt, entscheidet sich Holmes allein zum Anwesen zu reisen. Dort muss er seine beachtlichen Fähigkeiten einzusetzen um alle Geheimnisse des Herrenhauses zu lüften. Erst dann wird er herausfinden können, dass dieser seltsame Fall ein grausames Geheimnis verbirgt.

In Das Geheimnis der Mumie, werden Sie in ein unglaubliches Abenteuer voller Rätsel und starker Handlung eintauchen. Übernehmen Sie die Rolle des berühmten Detektivs Sherlock Holmes und versuchen sie unzähligen Fallen zu entkommen und Rätsel zu lösen. Ein mysteriöser Mord, unzählige Verdächtige und eine bekannte Mumie in einem Fall, der nicht sehr einfach zu Lösen scheint...

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store.steampowered.com (German)