Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript Now Available in North American Retail
For Immediate Release
June 7th 2006 - The Secrets of Da Vinci: The
Forbidden Manuscript is the first ever game created about the
life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci. Players come to discover
and delve inside the mysteries surrounding the hidden enigmas
of the works of the great genius. "The Secrets of Da Vinci:
The Forbidden Manuscript" is a major investigation and
adventure game, a thrilling mystical quest into the heart of
the Renaissance. It is now available in retail stores across
North America.
Valdo, an ambitious young apprentice working for Da Vinci's
disciple Francesco Melzi, is extremely disappointed when the
scholar suddenly dismisses him. However, shortly afterwards,
he receives a letter from a mysterious patron, asking him to
locate one of the great master's missing codices. To access
Da Vinci's last residence, the Manoir du Cloux near Ambroise,
Valdo tells its new occupant, a courtesan by the name of
Babou de la Bourdaisière, that he is Francesco Melzi's
apprentice and that he wishes to examine the inventions that
still remain on the estate.
Under this cover, he starts to scour the estate: Babou's
bedroom, Leonardo's workshop, the grounds, and dovecot,
leaving no stone unturned. In the course of his
investigations, he encounters a wide array of intriguing
characters: Babou herself, Saturnin, a suspicious looking
guardian, and the King of France himself. To accomplish his
mission, he has to solve a series of enigmas devised by the
great master himself if Da Vinci's inventions are to function
again. On the trail of the genius, Valdo is no more aware of
the secrets he is about to unveil as of the danger lurking in
the dark.
FEATURES
· Total immersion guaranteed, through atmosphere, soundtrack
and perfect modelisation of historic locations, such as the
Manoir du Cloux, Leonardo da Vinci's workshop and the Château
d'Amboise.
· A gripping, non-linear and complex plot, based on
historical facts and extensive research.
· Meticulously detailed graphics with a total respect for
history. Perfect reproductions of works, decors and clothing,
recreated in collaboration with experts, including the
management of the Château du Clos Lucé.
· Complex characters with distinct personalities and hidden
dimensions: Valdo, Saturnin, François I, Babou de la
Bourdaisière, Hector and Leonardo da Vinci
himself.
· The game's 14 chapters lead deep into the heart of the
Great Master's Secret.
· Dozens of puzzles, based on Da Vinci's own work, requiring
logical deduction and scientific knowledge.
· An interactive inventory system for collectables ensure a
game that is easy to pick up.
· A Good and Evil gauge system: the player develops
throughout the game adopting a positive or negative stance.
According to the choices they make, players discover one of
four possible endings.
· The portfolio, a game within a game, used by players to
store manuscripts found along the way for printing, giving
access to puzzles and clues.
· The player also has a journal to keep track of objectives,
sketch the characters encountered and note down impressions
about them.
· The developers' renowned savoir-faire. Their list of
previous productions includes Return to Mysterious Island,
Journey to the Moon, Secret of the Lost Cavern.
· The Secrets of Da Vinci: the Forbidden Manuscript is a
quest back through time in search of jealously protected
manuscripts.
The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript was
developed in exclusive partnership with the Château du Clos
Lucé (formerly the Manoir du Cloux), Leonardo Da Vinci's last
residence. The Clos Lucé is today listed among France's most
famous monuments. The involvement of the estate's owners
guarantees the utmost historical respect of the game, and has
enabled perfect modelisation of the estate and Da Vinci's
work.
For additional information visit the website at http://www.secrets-of-da-vinci.com/
About Tri Synergy, Inc.
Founded in Dallas, TX in 1996, Tri Synergy is an independent
computer software and video game publisher and distributor
offering developers a more profitable alternative to
traditional affiliate label and licensing deals. Contact
Shane Nestler for additional info: shanen@trisynergy.com
About Nobilis
Nobilis Group, founded in Lyon in 2001, specializes in the
publication and distribution of video games and video game
accessories. Nobilis produces multi-platform games for PC,
XboxTM, PlayStation®2, PSPTM, GameCubeTM, Nintendo DSTM and
Game Boy®Advance.
Nobilis has distribution subsidiaries in France (Nobilis
France in Lyon), Spain and Portugal (Nobilis Iberica in
Madrid), Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg (Nobilis
Benelux).
Some of the most prominent partners that feature in Nobilis'
catalogue feature Agetec, Aspyr, Buka, Capcom, Cenega,
Davilex, Enlight Software, Focus, Frogwares, GMX Media, IA
Vision, Ignition, JoWood, Lago, Midway, Monte Cristo,
LightHouse and Ubisoft. Nobilis' own games include The
Secrets of Da Vinci, Atlantis V, Mountain Bike Adrenaline
featuring Salomon, and Moto Racer 3 Gold Edition...
Nobilis France is the world's second representative of Radica
accessory and Gamester brand.
Official site: www.nobilis-france.com
About Elektrogames
Founded in 2003, ElektroGames is the first independent
videogame producer in France
ElektroGames initiates new projects with the most well known
development studio, gathers several investors into a co
production funding, follows up the development life cycle,
identifies the best commercial partners and support the title
through special operations.
Elektrogames also uses to invest on external productions with
co publishing partners.
Official web site : www.elektrogames.com
About Kheops Studio:
Kheops Studio is an independent video games
developer, created in 2003. Kheops Studio is specialized in
adventure games on PC and has developed more particularly:
The Egyptian Prophecy, Return to Mysterious Island, Echo:
Secrets of the Lost Cavern, Voyage: Inspired by Jules
Verne.
Official Web Site: www.kheops-studio.com
About Mzone Studio:
Founded in 2001 at Pornic, France, Mzone
Studio is a company specialized in CGI production for the
video game industry. The team of Mzone Studio worked on
various titles, more particularly on: The Egyptian Prophecy,
Return to Mysterious Island, Echo: Secrets of the Lost
Cavern, Voyage: Inspired by Jules Verne.
Official Web site: www.mzonestudio.com/
About TOTM Studio:
Founded in May 2005, TOTM Studio is a company
specialized in the conception and the production of adventure
games. Learning on the experience of our team in this domain,
we propose and explore themes (Echo, Leonardo da Vinci) with
strong gameplay and historic potential.
Official Web Site: www.Totm-Studio.fr
About The Castle of The Clos Luce:
This is in the Chateau du Clos Lucé, on the
invitation of King Francis I that Leonardo da Vinci lived the
last years of his life, working in its thousand of passions.
Today, the Chateau du Clos Lucé, dedicated to the restoration
of the universes of Leonardo de Vinci in all its truths,
invites the visitor to enter its everyday life and to
discover forty of its fabulous inventions. In the Park, 16
gigantic machines, 32 translucent paintings and 8 sound
points allow to understand Leonardo as a painter, engineer,
architect, botanist, and brilliant inventor.
Official Web Site: www.vinci-closluce.com
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For Evaluation Copies or Screenshots Contact: Joseph
Lieberman at JoeL@TriSynergy.com
Game Press Contact:
Joseph Lieberman
JoeL@TriSynergy.com
(352) 281-8271
Clos Luce Press Contact:
Catherine Simon Marion
+33 2 47 57 55 78 - +33 6 60 65 15 31 - csimonmarion@wanadoo.fr
Arnaud Glize
+33 2 47 57 55 78 - a.glize@vinci-closluce.com