Azada (video game)
{{Short description|2007 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Azada
| image = File:Azada_Windows_Cover_Art.jpg
| developer = Big Fish Studios
| publisher = Big Fish Games
| designer = Emmanuel Marty, Jerome Grandsire
| engine = PTK
| released = {{Unbulleted list|Windows, Mac|June 2007|Nintendo 3DS|August 2012}}
| genre = Puzzle
| modes = Single player
| platforms = Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS
}}
Azada is an adventure-puzzle casual game developed by Big Fish Studios Europe, and distributed by Big Fish Games.
Plot
Hapless adventurer Titus has been trapped for years in a magical book, for a reason that is only later revealed in the game. With the last of the magical powers he acquired while trapped, Titus transports you, the player, to his study, and asks for your help to get free. The only way he can ever be released from the book is to solve the ancient puzzles of Azada. More of the story is revealed as the player solves new puzzles.
Gameplay
Azada's main mechanic consists of various puzzles within the same scene, reminiscent of Myst.{{Cite web|last=Saltzman|first=Marc|date=June 28, 2007|title=Azada Review|url=https://www.gamezebo.com/2007/06/28/azada-review/|website=Gamezebo|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} There are overall ten chapters, and each can be completed only by completing a series of actions.{{Cite web|last=Ivey|first=Ray|date=2009|title=Azada|url=http://www.justadventure.com/reviews/Azada/Azada.shtm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721175005/http://www.justadventure.com/reviews/Azada/Azada.shtm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-07-21|website=Just Adventure|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} The player must find objects hidden in the room, and then use them together or on other elements around in order to create a chain of actions that ultimately leads to solving the puzzle.{{Cite web|last=Dihel|first=Andreea|date=September 14, 2007|title=Azada|url=https://www.softpedia.com/reviews/games/pc/Azada-65693.shtml|website=Softpedia|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} For each of the stages, a time limit is given.{{Cite web|date=July 31, 2012|title=Test: Azada|url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00017411-azada-test.htm|website=Jeuxvideo.com|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} It is susceptible to penalties in cases when objects are combined wrongly or by using a hint. When it runs out, every puzzle has to be replayed from the start.{{Cite web|last=Lenting|first=Tom|date=November 26, 2013|title=Azada Review (3DS)|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/azada|website=Nintendo Life|accessdate=October 21, 2019}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| Gamezebo= PC: {{rating|4.5|5}}
| rev1 = Just Adventure
}}
Azada was nominated in the Downloadable Game of the Year category during the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.{{Cite web|title=Downloadable Game of the Year|url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2008&idGameAwardType=59|website=D.I.C.E. Awards|accessdate=October 21, 2019}}
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Sequels
Big Fish Studios released a sequel to the game, Azada: Ancient Magic in 2008.{{Cite web|last=Bell|first=Erin|date=August 29, 2008|title=Azada: Ancient Magic Review|url=https://www.gamezebo.com/2008/08/29/azada-ancient-magic-review/|website=Gamezebo|accessdate=October 21, 2019}}{{Cite web|last=Cohen|first=Peter|date=October 23, 2008|title=Azada: Ancient Magic casual game released|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1136343/azada.html|website=Macworld|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} In 2011, Azada: In Libro was released, which made few changes to the gameplay.{{Cite web|last=McGovern|first=Merlina|date=August 8, 2012|title=Azada: In Libro REVIEW|url=https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/22068|website=Adventure Gamers|accessdate=October 21, 2019}} Libro was followed up by Azada: Elementa, where the threat of Titus's uncle has to be destroyed once and for all.
References
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External links
- [http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/1689/azada/index.html/ Azada on Big Fish Games]
Category:Nintendo 3DS eShop games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games about magic