ECHO: Secrets of the Lost Cavern
Encyclopedia
Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern is a computer adventure game
released in 2005. It was developed by Kheops Studio
and published by The Adventure Company
. It is very similar to previous Kheops Studio games; the interface and gameplay are almost identical to Return to Mysterious Island
. The player takes the role of Arok, a 15 year old European Homo sapiens
from the Paleolithic
period.
period in prehistoric time, 15000 BC. At this time, our ancestors where able to communicate with one another, create fire, cook meat, cut flint, and make spears for hunting.
During this Stone Age
adventure, the life of a young hunter
, Arok, is revealed. While on a fruitless hunt, Arok discovers a cave
rn marked with a strange symbol. It reminds him of a charismatic traveler, Klem, who ventured through the lands of his clan a few years before. Klem is a painter
and sorcerer
with the gift of speaking with the spirits of the world through the gorgeous paintings he creates on the walls of the caverns he passes. Arok spent many days with this shaman
artist, fascinated by his creations and his stories. After noticing the painter's talent in the cavern, Arok decides not to return to his clan, but rather follow the path of his mentor...
Klem is a genius painter, the Michelangelo of his time. Possessing shamanistic powers and knowledge of sorcery, he enjoys an outstanding presence and charisma. He inspired Arok with a deep appreciation for art and adventure.
Tika is Klem's daughter. She lives in a troglodyte
shelter by a river, next to the Lascaux cave where her father works. She guides the novice along with other talented painters to the famous lair. In spite of her young age, she has already acquired great knowledge of painting and tests Arok's ability with the tablet's riddle.
The Flintnapper is a straightforward and cheerful man who exudes a quiet strength. He gives Arok invaluable advice on how best to choose and cut flint. Through him, Arok also learns more about the lifestyle of Klem and his people.
Adventure game
An adventure game is a video game in which the player assumes the role of protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle-solving instead of physical challenge. The genre's focus on story allows it to draw heavily from other narrative-based media such as literature and film,...
released in 2005. It was developed by Kheops Studio
Kheops Studio
Kheops Studio is an independent video game development studio created in September 2003. The company was co-founded by Benoît Hozjan , who also serves as the Creative Director for the studio and Stéphane Petit , who serves as Technical Director...
and published by The Adventure Company
The Adventure Company
The Adventure Company, is a publishing label of Nordic Games. It is formally a division of DreamCatcher Interactive but was sold to Nordic Games in 2011 following DreamCatcher's parent JoWooD Entertainment being sold after entering administration.-History:...
. It is very similar to previous Kheops Studio games; the interface and gameplay are almost identical to Return to Mysterious Island
Return to Mysterious Island
Return to Mysterious Island is an adventure game for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh based on Jules Verne's novel The Mysterious Island. The game was released in 2004 for Microsoft Windows and updated and released for Mac OSX in 2008. It was developed by Kheops Studio and published by The...
. The player takes the role of Arok, a 15 year old European Homo sapiens
Human
Humans are the only living species in the Homo genus...
from the Paleolithic
Paleolithic
The Paleolithic Age, Era or Period, is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone tools discovered , and covers roughly 99% of human technological prehistory...
period.
Story
Secret of the Lost Cavern takes the player back into the PalaeolithicPaleolithic
The Paleolithic Age, Era or Period, is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone tools discovered , and covers roughly 99% of human technological prehistory...
period in prehistoric time, 15000 BC. At this time, our ancestors where able to communicate with one another, create fire, cook meat, cut flint, and make spears for hunting.
During this Stone Age
Stone Age
The Stone Age is a broad prehistoric period, lasting about 2.5 million years , during which humans and their predecessor species in the genus Homo, as well as the earlier partly contemporary genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus, widely used exclusively stone as their hard material in the...
adventure, the life of a young hunter
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...
, Arok, is revealed. While on a fruitless hunt, Arok discovers a cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
rn marked with a strange symbol. It reminds him of a charismatic traveler, Klem, who ventured through the lands of his clan a few years before. Klem is a painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
and sorcerer
Magician (fantasy)
A magician, mage, sorcerer, sorceress, wizard, enchanter, enchantress, thaumaturge or a person known under one of many other possible terms is someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources...
with the gift of speaking with the spirits of the world through the gorgeous paintings he creates on the walls of the caverns he passes. Arok spent many days with this shaman
Shamanism
Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. To quote Eliade: "A first definition of this complex phenomenon, and perhaps the least hazardous, will be: shamanism = technique of ecstasy." Shamanism encompasses the...
artist, fascinated by his creations and his stories. After noticing the painter's talent in the cavern, Arok decides not to return to his clan, but rather follow the path of his mentor...
Gameplay
During this adventure, Arok will need to collect many items and survive the wilderness that lies ahead of him. He must learn how to build a spear thrower, lure a ferocious bear away from his lair, harpoon salmon, traverse raging rivers, and overcome many more obstacles.Characters
Arok is a 15 year old European homo sapien from the Paleolithic period. This young hunter became an adventurer after his chance meeting with a charismatic traveler back in his childhood.Klem is a genius painter, the Michelangelo of his time. Possessing shamanistic powers and knowledge of sorcery, he enjoys an outstanding presence and charisma. He inspired Arok with a deep appreciation for art and adventure.
Tika is Klem's daughter. She lives in a troglodyte
Caveman
A caveman or troglodyte is a stock character based upon widespread concepts of the way in which early prehistoric humans may have looked and behaved...
shelter by a river, next to the Lascaux cave where her father works. She guides the novice along with other talented painters to the famous lair. In spite of her young age, she has already acquired great knowledge of painting and tests Arok's ability with the tablet's riddle.
The Flintnapper is a straightforward and cheerful man who exudes a quiet strength. He gives Arok invaluable advice on how best to choose and cut flint. Through him, Arok also learns more about the lifestyle of Klem and his people.
Features
- Puzzles - innovative inventory system allows you to combine and create new tools and items necessary to solve an array of thought provoking puzzles.
- Exploration - photo-realistic environments of pristine landscapes and rugged wilderness.
- Survival - hunt, fish, and fend off predators that threaten your quest.
- Create Masterful Works of Art - they will come to life and their stories will help you along your journey.
- In-game Encyclopaedia - filled with historically accurate data on the Palaeolithic period.
External links
- Homepage
- Secret of the Lost Cavern Macintosh and iPhone versions by Coladia
- Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern at MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...
- obsolete: Echo: Secrets of the Lost Cavern at The Adventure Company
- Technical Support at Kheops StudioKheops StudioKheops Studio is an independent video game development studio created in September 2003. The company was co-founded by Benoît Hozjan , who also serves as the Creative Director for the studio and Stéphane Petit , who serves as Technical Director...