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China: The Forbidden City

by Cryo Interactive·published by Cryo Interactive, Canal+ Multimédia

199822
PCWindowsPlayStationPS1Mac

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The events of this game take place in the historical China, in the Forbidden City - the Emperor's palaces located in Beijing.

The year is 1775. A murder has been just committed. The Emperor Qianlong wants you to find the assassin. During your investigation, you'll meet typical Chinese characters of the epoch, and uncover a net of intrigues.

This is one of Cryo's educational games, similar to Egypt. The world of ancient China is reconstructed with historical accuracy.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

16 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 5

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

8X (1.2 MB/s)

Min. Video Memory Required

2 MB

Video Modes Supported

Full screen

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480

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Also known as

China — European PlayStation title

China: Crimen en la Ciudad Prohibida — Spanish title

China: Intriges in de verboden stad — Dutch title

China: Intrigue in The Forbidden City — Re-release title

China: Verrat in der verbotenen Stadt — German title

Chine: Intrigue dans la cité interdite — French title

Chine: Verrat in der verbotenen Stadt — German Dice Multimedia release title

Cina: Crimini nella Città Proibita — Italian title

Kina: Mysteriet I Den Förbjudna Staden — Swedish title

Verrat in der Verbotenen Stadt — German PlayStation title

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Released

1998

Platforms

PCWindowsPlayStationPS1Mac

Age ratings

USK12ELSPA3+SELLTP

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