Aura: Fate of the Ages "Fact Sheet"

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Aura: Fate of the Ages

Title: Aura: Fate of the Ages
Publisher: The Adventure Company
Developer: Streko-Graphics
Ship: Summer 2004
Platform: Windows(r)
Genre: Fantasy Adventure/Puzzle

Immortality is within your reach...
Aura is a challenging and undeniably beautiful game where concealed artifacts must be discovered and new worlds explored on the quest for ultimate power and immortality.

Storyline
Since ancient times, a clan of "Keepers" has guarded a collection of sacred rings. Legend proclaims that with these rings one can travel to, and create new worlds. The one who unites these rings with several hidden artifacts will be granted infinite power and immortality.

The clan elder has chosen his prize student, Umang, to travel to Ademika to complete his training with Grifit, the old master. Upon Umang's arrival, he learns of the evil Durad's plot to steal the rings for his own sinister purpose. Umang must protect the rings as he searches for artifacts that he must deliver to Grifit.

Aura Features:
* Four vast worlds to explore: The Ademika Valley, Dragast, Na-Tiexu, and the Island of Unity
* Easy to navigate mouse-driven, point and click interface
* Inventive cerebral puzzles and challenges throughout
* Proprietary engine blends together beautiful pre-rendered graphics and environmental interaction with immersive special effects.

Gameplay:
Players interact with numerous characters while exploring vast 3D environments across four worlds. A variety of puzzles and challenges are placed throughout to help players along their journey, providing valuable clues and inventory items.