The Travels of Marco Polo

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The Travels of Marco Polo is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Totem Studio and was released on May 6, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An Historical Point & Click Casual Adventure. Discover the extraordinary story of Marco Polo. Back from 25 years of traveling, the Venetian explorer began recounting his adventures.

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story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a gentle, story-driven experience that blends education and entertainment, making it accessible for a broad audience.
Visually, it features a stylized, illustrative art direction that enhances the narrative and creates an immersive atmosphere.
The pacing encourages players to absorb the environments and story, providing a relaxing gameplay experience without pressure or fail states.

The gameplay is simplistic, with undemanding puzzles and limited interactivity, which may disappoint players seeking depth and challenge.
The game is relatively short, often leaving players wanting more content and variety in gameplay.
Technical issues, such as small click zones and sluggish mechanics, can lead to frustration during gameplay.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Travels of Marco Polo" is a gentle, narrative-driven experience that prioritizes atmosphere and historical curiosity over gameplay complexity. While it offers a pleasant and immersive journey through beautifully illustrated environments, the narrative is short and linear, with limited player choices that do not significantly alter the story's progression. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate slow-paced storytelling, though some players may find it lacking in depth and engagement.
- “The travels of Marco Polo is a gentle, story-driven adventure game that places narrative, atmosphere, and historical curiosity above mechanical complexity or challenge.”
- “The story is remarkably loyal to the book (actually called 'Book of the Marvels of the World') and the narrative and dialogue are surprisingly immersive, enhanced by wonderfully drawn graphics, all well researched and educational.”
- “For those who enjoy slow-paced storytelling, illustrated worlds, and light adventure mechanics, it offers a pleasant and thoughtful experience that feels closer to an interactive book than a conventional game.”
- “Choices rarely alter the story’s direction, and interactions tend to serve the narrative rather than expand it.”
- “Half hidden object / half adventure, this game adds up to less than the sum of its parts as the story cannot keep up with the gameplay and each feels at odds with the other.”
- “Way too short, easy puzzles, and a silly storyline.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game are described as modest and somewhat static, yet they effectively support the storybook aesthetic and immersive narrative. While some users appreciate the artistic quality and educational value of the visuals, others feel that the technical execution could have been improved. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's historical adventure theme, despite not being cutting-edge.
- “The story is remarkably loyal to the book (actually called 'Book of the Marvels of the World') and the narrative and dialogue are surprisingly immersive, enhanced by wonderfully drawn graphics, all well researched and educational.”
- “In 'Marco Polo', the edutainment component is kept at a minimum, as well as the story, but they both are still present, and combined with some pretty visuals, it makes a nice little historical adventure.”
- “While the visuals are modest by modern standards and largely static, they complement the game’s storybook presentation.”
- “Don't let the MS-DOS era graphics fool you; this will challenge you like no other.”
- “Could have and should have been better technically, graphically, and in terms of story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Travels of Marco Polo" is characterized by its traditional point-and-click mechanics, prioritizing narrative and atmosphere over complexity. While it offers a gentle, story-driven experience that appeals to fans of slow-paced storytelling, some players feel that the integration of hidden object elements detracts from the overall coherence of the game. Overall, it provides a thoughtful, interactive experience, though its brevity may not satisfy those seeking extensive gameplay.
- “The Travels of Marco Polo is a gentle, story-driven adventure game that places narrative, atmosphere, and historical curiosity above mechanical complexity or challenge.”
- “For those who enjoy slow-paced storytelling, illustrated worlds, and light adventure mechanics, it offers a pleasant and thoughtful experience that feels closer to an interactive book than a conventional game.”
- “The simplicity of the mechanics, however, is a double-edged sword.”
- “Half hidden object / half adventure, this game adds up to less than the sum of its parts as the story cannot keep up with the gameplay and each feels at odds with the other.”
- “Gameplay follows traditional point-and-click adventure conventions.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "The Travels of Marco Polo" is characterized by its gentle, story-driven narrative that prioritizes historical curiosity and exploration. The evocative musical score complements this ambiance, enhancing the sense of travel and discovery while maintaining a captivating and immersive experience.
- “The Travels of Marco Polo is a gentle, story-driven adventure game that places narrative, atmosphere, and historical curiosity above mechanical complexity or challenge.”
- “The travels of Marco Polo is a gentle, story-driven adventure game that places narrative, atmosphere, and historical curiosity above mechanical complexity or challenge.”
- “The accompanying musical score further enhances this atmosphere, using gentle, evocative compositions that underscore the sense of travel and discovery without overwhelming the experience.”
- “Captivating atmosphere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is praised for its gentle and evocative compositions that enhance the atmosphere of travel and discovery, creating a soothing experience that complements gameplay without being intrusive. Players find the score both relaxing and immersive, contributing significantly to the overall emotional impact of the game.
- “The accompanying musical score further enhances this atmosphere, using gentle, evocative compositions that underscore the sense of travel and discovery without overwhelming the experience.”
- “As I booted it up, and its graceful music greeted my ears with a solemn symphony, I had found that not only was I a direct descendant of Marco 'the GOAT' Polo - I was a reincarnation.”
- “As I booted it up, its graceful music greeted my ears with a solemn symphony; I had found that not only was I a direct descendant of Marco 'the goat' Polo, I was a reincarnation.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features touch-optimized puzzles that enhance gameplay by allowing players to interact with elements like handles and levers through intuitive swiping gestures.
- “The game's optimization allows for smooth gameplay, ensuring that even the most complex puzzles run seamlessly.”
- “I appreciate how the optimization enhances the user experience, making every interaction feel intuitive and responsive.”
- “The touch-optimized puzzles have you using physics to navigate by swiping open handles and turning levers.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, as the frame rate drops significantly during intense moments.”

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The Travels of Marco Polo is a casual puzzle game.

The Travels of Marco Polo is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 30 hours playing The Travels of Marco Polo.

The Travels of Marco Polo was released on May 6, 2015.

The Travels of Marco Polo was developed by Totem Studio.

The Travels of Marco Polo has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

The Travels of Marco Polo is a single player game.

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