Archaica: The Path Of Light


Link to Archaica: The Path of Light – 2016 trailer: Here

Archaica: The Path of Light is an atmospheric puzzler with lasers and mirrors, that introduces a mystical and ancient world, full of challenging puzzles.

Story

“Many of the Light Bearers have faced The Initiation Ring, although not all were worthy it must be said.”

In this game we become the chosen one who is sent on a quest to walk the legendary Path of Light and save the world from impending disaster. We revive mysterious artifacts, explore secrets of an alien civilization, and discover the true destiny of The Path along the way through extraordinary realms.

Mechanics

The main objective of the game is to maneuver all available devices in a way allowing for a beam of light to illuminate every visible crystal at the same time. There are many type of devices available to the player that can be discovered by progressing the game.Thanks to this, each of the six realms introduced in the game have not only a distinctive look, but also very unique puzzles. New mechanics and devices are being introduced throughout the game.

An additional and optional mechanics. Player learns about the game’s world by finding hidden slates with hieroglyphs. Search, especially on advanced levels, requires an observation skill. Also in order to activate a hint, particular powering cells need to be found.

World

The game consists of 42 levels (plus additional few secret levels) containing 65 puzzle boards divided into 6 thematic realms.

Hills: the tutorial ring. Each map introduces some very basic game mechanic: a new basic device, hint system, collecting story fragments or activating stone keys (needed for unlocking secret levels).
Desert City: Ancient library and complex underground labyrinth awaiting exploration. Colour mixing mechanic is introduced as well.
Islands: Colorful realm consisting of islands scattered on water and mysterious wetlands. Your task is to activate an ancient watermill at the end.
Crystal Mines: A Place where the Ancients mined the crystals. Mine’s corridors go deep and reach inside the volcano. The realm is full of teleports that move the laser beam into further sections.
Jungle: The remains of ancient settlements and dark catacombs.
Temples: The realm floating in clouds with the Great Temple of Light at the end.
Portal: or Archaica’s World Map is the place where you start the game and from where you can travel throughout Archaica’s World. At the beginning you have access to the tutorial ring only. Once solved it activates a full map giving access to five different realms.
Totem is a mysterious device which represents Player’s achievements. Legends say that no one before has fully activated it, and whoever does this will learn the knowledge of the Ancients.

Key Features

  • Beautiful aesthetic and an extraordinary atmosphere of an ancient and unknown civilization.
  • Interesting and unique puzzles.
  • Many eye-catching devices.
  • Intriguing narrative.
  • Unique hints’ system.
  • Dynamic boards.
  • Secrets.

More information

For more detailed information about the game please visit: Archaica: The Path of Light press pack


Screenshots & Arts

 

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