Batteries Included: 0
Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Viva Media
EAN: 0838639004225
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Format: DVD-ROM
Height: 1.25 inches
Length: 7.5 inches
Weight: 35 hundredths-pounds
Width: 5.25 inches
Label: Viva Media
Manufacturer: Viva Media
Model: 422
Packaged Height: 130 hundredths-inches
Packaged Length: 750 hundredths-inches
Packaged Weight: 30 hundredths-pounds
Packaged Width: 540 hundredths-inches
Platform: Windows Vista
Platform: Windows XP
Platform: Windows 2000
Publisher: Viva Media
Release Date: 2008-07-07
Studio: Viva Media
Feature:
- As immortal Perry Rhodan, you will embark on an intergalactic quest for the truth
- Astonishing 3D graphics and cinematic action sequences
- Stunning planets in a vast universe to explore
- A galaxy of alien life forms and interactive characters
- An unforgettable adventure of passion, mystery and suspense
Product Description:
The Immortals of Terra is a classically styled point-and-click adventure game with contemporary graphics, starring the German pulp-fiction hero Perry Rhodan. Expanding upon the character's original story lines, the game is set nearly 3,000 years in the future, when the people of Earth have joined together to take their place among the citizens of the cosmos. Perry's longtime love interest, Mondra Diamond, has disappeared, and he sets out to find her as the adventure begins. As the story progresses, the plot thickens and the stakes become higher, leading the space-faring hero across the galaxy, to strange alien worlds where the unknown poses great danger and enlightening discovery.
Customer Reviews:
 Puzzles (and more puzzles) in space!, 2008-10-02
"The Immortals of Terra" is actually a pretty good game. Unfortunately, it's not the game I thought I was buying.
Most adventure games tend to fall into one of two categories: story-driven, or puzzle-driven. This game is definitely geared more towards the puzzles. The storyline actually had quite a bit of potential, but it never really goes anywhere. You play as Perry Rhodan, who must try to rescue his friend after she's kidnapped by mysterious agents. Unfortunately, you won't solve this mystery by learning more about Mondra, or the titular immortals that she was researching when she disappeared. No, you find Mondra's diary early on in the game, and that...is pretty much all the exposition you'll get. There are entire sections of the game which have almost no relationship to the plot - seriously, Perry, if you're that worried about your missing girlfriend, maybe you shouldn't waste all that time trying to steal museum exhibits for no particular reason. (Yes, I know they come in handy later on, but...) And maybe I was just beaten down by the end of the game, but I can honestly say that I have no idea what happened there, except that it involved one of the most irritating game characters I've come across in a good long while. All I know is that he finally shut up, so I guess I must have won.
So why am I giving this game a good score? Well, if you're into puzzle-intensive games and don't mind the story so much, this is actually a pretty good game. Most of the puzzles are medium-to-difficult, and they're generally pretty logical. There is a fair amount of pixel-hunting to this game, but there's a snazzy scan function which highlights all the hotspots on the screen. That feature is becoming more common with these games, but "The Immortals of Terra" actually incorporated it into the sci-fi setting, and I liked that a lot.
Technically, this game is impressive. The backgrounds are absolutely beautiful, especially later in the game. Voice acting is also very good, particularly for Perry. I'll admit, having never heard of the "Perryverse" before, I was worried that Perry would be some kind of smug twerp, but darned if I didn't end up liking the guy. It almost makes me want to check out some of the books. The game also played without a single hitch, crash, or freeze-frame, which I really appreciate.
Bottom line: if you go into "The Immortals of Terra" expecting a science-fiction epic, you'll likely be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you're looking for intelligent puzzles with a bit of sci-fi sheen, this game is definitely worth picking up.
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