NiBiRu Age of Secrets
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| Developers | |
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| Future Games[1] | |
| Unknown Identity[1][2] | |
| Publishers | |
| The Adventure Company | |
| Russia | Noviy Disk |
| Engines | |
| AGDS2 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 11, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 66 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery |
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NiBiRu: Age of Secrets is a 2003 point-and-click adventure game developed by Future Games and published by The Adventure Company. The game is set in Germany during the 1920s and follows the story of a young archaeologist named Anna Schmidt, who is on a quest to uncover the secrets of the ancient Sumerian civilization.
Players control Anna as she explores various locations, such as an archaeological dig site, a museum, and a secret underground chamber, in search of clues and artifacts related to the Sumerian culture. The game features a mix of puzzle-solving, inventory management, and exploration elements, as well as a story that is filled with twists and turns.
The game received mixed reviews upon its release, with some praising its challenging puzzles and intriguing story, while others criticized its outdated graphics and slow pacing. Despite this, it has a cult following of fans who appreciate the game's unique atmosphere, story, and puzzles.
Overall, NiBiRu: Age of Secrets is a classic point-and-click adventure game that offers an engaging story and challenging puzzles for players who enjoy this genre.
The game received mixed reviews upon release, with some praising the game's story and atmosphere, while others criticized its slow pacing and lack of direction. Despite this, it has since gained a cult following and has been praised for its unique setting and the attention to detail in its depiction of the Sumerian civilization.
It is no longer available on major distribution platforms such as Steam or GOG.
Availability
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
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| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
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| No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
Input
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| Remapping | ||
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| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
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| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Russian |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 JeuxVideoPC.com - Interview with Kevin from Micro Application about Nibiru - last accessed on 2023-07-15
- ↑ Giant Bomb - Unknown Identity (company) - last accessed on 2023-07-15
- "A group of independent Czech contractors that partnered with Future Games for a brief stint before joining the team officially."