Game Notes:
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   The perfect mix of genres, which was one of the strongest reason for
   ANNO 1602's outstanding success will also play a major role in the
   creation and design of TechnoMage. Therefore, the story and the action
   parts of the game will be inseparably entwined
   
   ... there lived in the fantastic world of Gothos a folk, one of many.
   This civilization never ceased to develop new ways to make life easier
   for all.
   
   It was not long, however, before their insatiable thirst for knowledge
   called forth a danger which did threaten all of Gothos.
   
   Hordes of monsters suddenly made their inexorable way to the surface
   from the underworld. It was only through a last, desperate feat of
   strength that this race was able to defeat the infernal hordes and
   save Gothos from certain destruction. Shortly thereafter did they
   disappear from Gothos, their destination unknown.
   
   Today, the world of Gothos is still a place where different
   civilizations live together in peace and harmony.
   Amongst these are the Dreamers and the Steamers. They respect one
   another, but prefer to go their separate ways. The reason lies in the
   age-old commandment, unwritten yet handed down from generation to
   generation, that these two races shall never mix.
   
   Peace in Gothos comes to a sudden end, when suddenly one day, the
   earth breaks up in Steamertown and terrible hordes of monsters and
   demons destroy big parts of the town. Out of the blue, long-lost and
   almost forgotten legends again take on their threatening shape.
   
   Raised in Dreamertown the TechnoMage has the unwanted status of an
   outsider.
   His parents, his father a Steamer and his mother a Dreamer, broke the
   unwritten law forbidding the two races to join with one another.
   When Steamertown narrowly escapes destruction, the Dreamers accuse the
   TechnoMage of being the cause of this disaster.
   
   Fleeing before they can pass judgment on him, he directs his steps
   towards Steamertown to look for his father and to see the extent of
   the catastrophe for himself.
   
   This is the first time that the inexperienced TechnoMage has left
   home. Disquieting visions accompany him, and the player, upon their
   way.
   
   The Dreamers' lives center around magic. Though no strangers to hard
   work, they prefer to use magic and their supernatural abilities to
   accomplish their daily tasks.
   
   To other people in the world of Gothos they often convey the
   impression of being a tiny bit arrogant and pert. Maybe this results
   from the fact that the Dreamers' skillful use of magic gives anything
   they do an airy and easy aspect. Seemingly, they find an easy way to
   solve any problem. Even difficult tasks will be executed in a playful
   manner. While doing this, the Dreamers take any chance there is to
   fully enjoy their eagerness in experimenting. And, knowing about all
   their supernatural abilities, who would be astonished to learn that
   the Dreamers are also a tiny little bit superstitious?
   
   The Steamers rely on their technical expertise in daily life. From the
   cradle they are fascinated by all things of a mechanical nature. Magic
   is for them strange and unnatural.
   
   Two of their most loveable traits of character are their modesty and
   their patience. They will always approach difficult tasks with great
   consideration and care. If the solution to the problem won't reveal
   itself at the first glance, they will steadily and patiently tinker or
   puzzle on until they will finally come to a satisfactory result. Well,
   the Steamers are just the born mechanics. As they are by no means
   people with their heads in the clouds, it is no wonder that they are
   being considered to be well rooted in the soil they live upon.
   
   The game starts in Dreamertown. Here lives our main character:
   TechnoMage. Because of his origin he has the unwanted status of an
   outsider. When monsters of the underworld destroy Steamertown the
   Dreamers accuse him of being the cause of this disaster. But they
   allow him to stay in Dreamertown until the next day, when he will have
   to face the judgment of the Dreamers' High Council.
   Like every day TechnoMage is working for his uncle, but because of the
   disaster he is very anxious today and his uncle sends him in the
   cellar where he has to search for a special thing. This task is the
   first riddle to be solved by the player and at the same time a chance
   for him to learn and practice the control of TechnoMage.
   The uncle is very preoccupied because of TechnoMage's insecure fate
   and future in Dreamertown. He advises him to leave Dreamertown and to
   go to his father, who still lives in Steamertown. With only a few
   provisions, TechnoMage flees.
   
   When TechnoMage reaches Steamertown, the city is still burning. In the
   chaos he tries to find his father, but his house is abandoned and he
   hasn't been seen for days.
   The Steamers are desperately looking for help. The fountain has been
   destroyed and therefore there is no chance to extinguish the fire in
   the power station. An explosion seems to be inevitable. Lucky enough,
   the TechnoMage is able to repair the fountain and the Steamers are
   more than grateful. By now they are convinced of his bravery and that
   is why they ask him on their behalf to set out and look for his
   father, who is still missing.
   The TechnoMage is sure that there is a connection between the
   vanishing of his father and the appearance of the monsters. He visits
   the pit from which the monsters had entered Steamertown and by
   accident he falls into the huge hole and enters the underworld - the
   Hive.
   
   The Hive is an enormous labyrinth of numerous branched tunnels. Here,
   darkness and an ominous atmosphere prevail. While TechnoMage is still
   searching for his father and the father's companions he will have to
   deal with fierce and insidious enemies. By chance he meets an injured
   Shach, whom he is able to help. The Shachs are traders who sell and
   buy nearly everything as long as the deal will be profitable for them.
   However, now, in return for the help offered, the Shach tells
   TechnoMage where to find his first armor, which proves to be a helpful
   protection against the numerous attacks of spiders and circlars. In
   the Hive TechnoMage does not only prove his fighting skills and meets
   his father for the first time in years, but he will also learn a lot
   about the origin of the Dreamers and Steamers as well as about another
   mysterious folk that seemed to have ruled Gothos a long time ago. The
   information the father has collected proves the admonition that the
   whole world of Gothos faces destruction, unless someone take up arms
   against the still unknown enemy. Just as father and son set out
   together to do what they have to do, an explosion separates them ...
   
   In this magical part of Gothos Melvin meets a lot of fantastic and
   also weird creatures, like goblins, druids, the mistresses of the
   seasons and trolls. When dealing with these beings and especially with
   the fairies Melvin has to proof that he is a real Dreamer. Only by
   using his magical abilities and diplomacy he is able to solve riddles,
   pass tests and settle conflicts. Melvin sets out to help the
   inhabitants of the forest by protecting them against the evil. The
   most dangerous enemy he has to face is the river poisoner who poisons
   the water resources of the forest. In order to win the fight against
   this monster, the fairy princess gives Melvin a special and mighty
   crystal with some magic functions. This crystal will not only help
   him, but will also have major impact on his own life.

   Game Features:
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   - Action-adventure game with role-playing elements in a 3D world
   - Challenging quests embedded in a gripping story
   - Eight different worlds, each with its own style of graphics
   - More than 50 levels to explore
   - Brilliant cut scenes
   - The main character develops continually throughout the game
   - Sophisticated magic and weapons system
   - Weather effects and day/night changes
   - Magnificent spells
   - Uniquely detailed characters
   - Direct 3D support
   - 3D positional audio sound
   - Real-time light sourcing
   - Supports Force Feedback for PC and Dual Shock Pad for PlayStation


   For much more info: http://www.technomage.de/english/