The Ugly Prince Duckling
A beloved fairytale comes to life in this enchanted adventure!
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales are filled with fantasy, folklore, and wonder. Author of favorites including: The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, and The Princess and the Pea - The Ugly Prince Duckling will take you and your family on a whole new adventure!
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Back Cover - Windows (US/Can)
Meet the Princess. Day after day she gazes longingly out the castle window upon the fascinating world beyond. On her 15th birthday, tired of her boring and privileged life, she decides to leave the royal palace against her father's wishes in search of adventure. Along her journey she meets young Hans Christian Andersen - a poor teenager struggling to make his way in life, the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and other characters made famous in Andersen's fairytales. Meanwhile, lurking in the dark shadows, the wicked Master of Darkness begins hatching his evil plan. Without the protection of the palace walls, he kidnaps the Princess with help from the Trolls. He plans to expel the King and transform the kingdom into a Troll's realm of darkness. Playing as Hans Christian Andersen himself, you must save the Princess and the kingdom!
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Set in Copenhagen's Golden Age, explore the elaborate quarters of the city and vibrant game world visiting shops, secret tunnels, and the deserted windmill. Meet over 60 new and recognizable characters from other Anderson tales including The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, and The Swineherd.
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Inside Flaps - Windows (US/Can)
Author of classic fairytales including: The Little Mermaid, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, and The Princess and the Pea.
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tales are filled with fantasy, folklore, and wonder. The Ugly Prince Duckling takes you and your family on a new adventure playing Andersen himself.
Meet the Princess. Day after day she gazes longingly out her window upon the fascinating world below her. On her 15th birthday, tired of her boring privileged life, she decides to leave the royal palace against her father’s wishes in search of adventure. Along her journey she meets young Hans Christian Andersen – a poor teenager struggling to make his way in life, the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and other characters made famous in Andersen’s fairytales.
Meanwhile, lurking in the dark shadows, the wicked Master of Darkness begins hatching his evil plan. Without the protection of the palace walls, he kidnaps the Princess with help from the Trolls. He plans to expel the King and transform the kingdom into a Troll’s realm of darkness.
Your job is to save the Princess and the kingdom!
Features: * Meet over 60 new and recognizable characters from other Andersen tales including: The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, The Swineherd, and The Chimneysweep and the Shepherdess * Set in Copenhagen's Golden Age, explore the elaborate quarters of the city and vibrant game world visiting shops, secret tunnels, and the deserted windmill. * Easy navigation allows you to take complete control of your character in full 3D * Collect objects like the Magic Glow and Tinderbox, solve fun puzzles, and enjoy lots of game action that will keep you on your toes!
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The Adventure Company Product Page
Contributed by Jeanne.