Adelantado Trilogy. Book one

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"Adelantado Trilogy: Book One" is a strategy and adventure game set in the era of great discoveries. Players, as the appointed Adelantado, must lead a settlement, explore the tropics of South America, and find the missing expedition while collecting gold for the Spanish Treasury. Along the way, artifacts of American Indians and brave travelers are to be saved in this mysterious jungle setting.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, making it visually pleasing and relaxing to play.
It combines elements of puzzle-solving and time management, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
The game offers a unique exploration aspect, allowing players to uncover secrets and resources while completing tasks.

The inability to save mid-level is frustrating, especially since some levels can take up to 40-60 minutes to complete.
Players cannot demolish buildings, which can lead to inefficient layouts and block access to collectibles.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and linear, with a lack of strategic depth and freedom for player choice.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging yet simplistic, often feeling like an interactive narrative with straightforward missions. While some players appreciate the intriguing plot and graphics, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall storytelling experience.
- “Brilliant game, story line, graphics brilliant well worth the money.”
- “Pro's: great story line, it's always hoping you find something nice underneath the fog (of war), either build space or resources, plays really nice.”
- “Book two solves many of these issues and there the story continues...”
- “But it's just an interactive story, exploring and advancing the plot, so to speak.”
- “In fact, you can play the game just by clicking on the next mission prompt and then immediately going the shortest distance to the requisite item.”
- “The story is basic and the gameplay is repetitive; sometimes some of us like these features.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Time Waste is described as beautiful and calming, enhancing the relaxing experience of the game, particularly for puzzle-solving and "clicky" gameplay. However, some users find the repetitive nature of the music annoying, though it can be turned off to allow players to listen to their own preferred tracks.
- “Time Waste combines puzzle-solving games and 'clicky' games with beautiful, calming music. The game is great for passing time while you are at work or in a place to wait, calming you down and relaxing. Yes, it has a relaxation system, but we need other music options.”
- “The repeating music can be easily turned off, allowing you to play your own music that you enjoy.”
- “The repeating music can be easily turned off, allowing you to play your own music that you enjoy.”
- “The music gets annoying after a while.”
- “The repeating music can be easily turned off, allowing you to play your own music that you prefer to hear.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their brilliance and unique art style, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some players appreciate the visual presentation and its integration with the storyline, others feel that the gameplay structure detracts from the potential of the graphics. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, though they are somewhat overshadowed by gameplay concerns.
- “Brilliant game, storyline, graphics brilliant well worth the money.”
- “Nice art style.”
- “I like the graphics, I like that the first chapter shows you how to do things, I like the settings, and I like the bit of South American history that's slyly inserted, even if there are some fantasy elements in later chapters.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is seen as flawed yet intriguing, with potential for improvement in future installments. While the graphic style is appreciated, many players find the tasks and missions lackluster, leading to a dull and unfulfilling experience.
- “Overall, many flaws, but interesting gameplay with the promise the next installment will do better.”
- “I still enjoyed the graphic style of the game; however, the structure of the gameplay is just very dull and unfulfilling.”