Mata Hari steals quietly into stores

Written by Jack Allin — July 22, 2009 at 23:29

As befits a game about a historically-renowned spy, Mata Hari has quietly begun sneaking into North American stores.

Mata Hari marks the long-awaited return of designers Hal Barwood and Noah Falstein (of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis fame), casting players in the titular role of the exotic dancer-turned-spy. As the spectre of World War I looms ever closer, the Dutch seductress uncovers some highly sensitive military secrets and finds herself in the center of a vast conspiracy, playing a pivotal role on Europe’s political landscape at a particularly crucial time.

Along with the traditional adventure conventions, Mata Hari features a variety of key minigames and introduces a three-tiered inventory system that includes objects, conversation topics, and ideas that need to be realized before use. For more information about the game, check out the official website (click the flag in the upper right-hand corner for the English version).

Mata Hari (not to be confused with the Frogwares' casual adventure Secret Missions: Mata Hari and the Kaiser's Submarines) is available now at most major retailers for a cost of $19.99.