WP reports:
''If Nostradamus had been alive today, he'd probably be featured in late-night infomercials complete with his own toll-free number to tell you who to fall in love with, when fortune might strike, and where to be when the world ends. In reality, he was a practicing physician during the 16th century who led a life filled with service to ordinary folks (and the royal family), someone who was trained in science and would probably be the last person you'd expect to begin spouting predictions of the future. The reputed seer has been subject to the whims of history and fiction ever since his words have been interpreted in predicting the death of kings and the starts of wars. Whether or not you believe that Nostradamus had the gift of foresight, Microids' upcoming adventure Nostradamus: The Lost Prophecy takes a few liberties with history to introduce his world to players who are eager for a little puzzle-solving.
Nostradamus takes place in 1566 as Nostradamus' health is worsening when Catherine de Medici, the Queen Mother to King Charles IX of France, unexpectedly visits his home during a royal tour of the country. Concerned that one of his prophecies may be coming true and wishing to change its outcome, she requests his help. Unable to attend to the challenge himself, Nostradamus promises to send his son, Cesar, in his stead. What Catherine doesn't know, however, is that Cesar is away on a trip so the seer instead turns to his daughter, Madeleine, whose keen mind is a match for his own.''
Nostradamus - his name is synonymous with great prophecies thanks to his famous series of quatrains written in the 1500s. Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a classic adventure that takes us into the world of Nostradamus in 1566 during his last few months of his life. A murderer is killing people in the court of Queen Catherine de Medici as per one of Nostradamus' prophecies, and you, as his daughter, must find them before it is too late.
The game takes place in Nostradamus's home, Salon de Provence during the period of the French Renaissance. Queen Catharine de Medici comes to consult with Nostradamus about a prophetic quatrain he wrote about her that seems to be coming true, but unfortunately Nostradamus is too frail to leave his home and offers sends his son Cesar, who is really his daughter, Madeleine in a disguise.
GameOver: "Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a point-and-click adventure from French developer Kheops Studio. It was released last year in Europe (amazingly, using the same name) but is only now making its way to North America. In the game, you play as Nostradamus' daughter Madeleine, and after the Queen of France arrives at your house bearing an odd prophecy that seems to be coming true, you have to come to her aid and determine whether the prophecy is real or if somebody is maybe helping it along."
Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a solid game that fits well in its niche amongst the adventure gaming fraternity. The graphics, music, and sound effects are excellent, but the storyline and gameplay are weak and can use a little more tweaking. Nonetheless, ACG thoroughly enjoyed playing this game and can recommend it to other gamers without hesitation or reservation. As a budget title, it is a game that offers good value and many hours of enjoyable play.
