Puzzle enthusiasts and narrative adventurers have a new mystery to solve. Buenos Aires-based studio Kronos Interactive has officially announced its debut title, Echoes From Ciudadela, a first-person adventure game that blends historical ingenuity with breathtaking Patagonian landscapes.
A Legacy of Secrets
Players step into the boots of Katari, an ambitious explorer driven by his father’s final journal entries. This trail leads to the sealed mountain of Ciudadela, a place forgotten by time. To fulfill his father’s dying wish, Katari must navigate vast underground sci-fi caverns and lush vistas, awakening ancient technologies that have slept for centuries.
Mastery of the Balearic Sling
The core of the gameplay revolves around the Balearic Sling, a multifunctional tool designed for more than just defense. Players must aim, charge, and ricochet projectiles to break fragile seals and trigger distant mechanisms. As the journey progresses, upgrades to the sling allow for deeper interaction with the mountain's increasingly complex puzzles.
These challenges are inspired by real-world history, requiring players to reactivate legendary artifacts forged by the world’s greatest minds, including Archimedes’ Drill, Da Vinci’s Crossbow, and Galileo’s Observation of the Moons.
An Immersive Narrative Experience
Echoes From Ciudadela is designed to be as atmospheric as it is challenging. Key features include:
Intricate Puzzles: Tests of spatial awareness and timing inspired by historic inventions.
Dynamic Environments: From sweeping mountain views to moody, glowing caverns.
Guided Discovery: Professional voice acting and a "hint" system integrated into Katari’s father's journal ensure the story remains accessible without breaking immersion.
Pristine Sound Design: Meticulous foley and spatialized audio bring the mechanical hum of ancient machines to life.
As you uncover the logs left behind by Katari’s father, you’ll piece together the history of a civilization that evolved beyond the constraints of time.
