The Sacred Mirror of Kofun
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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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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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Divernet | The Sacred Mirror of Kofun
An article in Diver magazine (October 1997) which explores "the making of" the game. Includes quotes from Jean-Michel Cousteau. -
Marketing the Sacred Mirror of Kofun
by Randal J. Hujar when he was the VP of Marketing of Enteractive Inc. -
The Sacred Mirror of Kofun Walkthrough
on Adventure Games Walkthroughs
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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.