The Sacred Mirror of Kofun

aka: Le Miroir sacré du Kofun
Moby ID: 30006
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Chris Young, a top racecar driver and marine technology specialist, is summoned by the Worldwide Heritage Foundation to retrieve the sacred mirror of Kofun, a mysterious Japanese artifact that offers magical protection against enemies. The Sacred Mirror of Kofun is a first-person adventure game, another of the many attempts in the nineties to copy Myst and its financial success. It features a blend of Quicktime VR 360º panoramic views with the more traditional slide-show style associated with this type of game. A computer called E.D.W.A.R.D provides a database and a map. Both items are automatically filled as the plot progresses.

Most of the gameplay consists of scuba diving and taking photos under the sea (the game was co-produced by the famous marine biologist Jean-Michel Cousteau) and talking to the crew of the ship Antares for clues. The underwater sections use real documentary footage instead of pre-rendered environments.

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The Sacred Mirror of Kofun is presented to you by
Co-Produced by
  • Future Concept
  • Jean-Michel Cousteau Productions
  • with the cooperation of
  • Centre National de la Cinematographie
  • and
  • Ministere de l'Industrie Français
An I.D.P. Production published by
  • EMME Interactive
Original Concept and Screenplay
Expedition Director
Science Editor
Product Manager
American Adaptation
Design
Art Direction
3D Art Director
Computer Graphics
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French version bonus

The original French release of this game includes a bonus 21 minute long VHS video tape which contains a trailer, exclusive submarine footage, and 'making-of' .

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Game added by Macs Black.

Additional contributors: Jeanne, jean-louis, Barbarian_bros.

Game added September 1, 2007. Last modified December 16, 2023.