Italian adventure finds life in Rinascimento - Florence 1529
With news of not one but two more adventures now in production, the genre is experiencing something of a renaissance in Italy, so it's only fitting that one of the games is entitled Rinascimento - Florence 1529.
The debut adventure from independent developer DGform, Rinascimento takes players to the heart of the Renaissance, but these are troubled times for Florence, and a servant named Clara in particular. Clara is passionate about art, but falls under the mysterious spell of a cursed painting, even as the city is besieged by Imperial troops. While the armies of the Republic await a final battle, Clara begins to investigate the painting, but it's stolen before she can find the answers she needs. Meanwhile, a man has just been accused of devilry and burnt at the stake, and his identity may just provide the clues for solving the mystery.
A third-person point-and-click adventure, Rinascimento should appeal to those who enjoy other art-themed thrillers like Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, while further offering players an authentic glimpse into 16th century Italy. The game's cultural significance is highlighted by the fact that production is being supported by the Biennale of Modern Art and the Institute of Art and Restoration of Florence
Unlike many international titles created in their native languages, the good news for English gamers is that DGform is developing Rinascimento in English, and localized versions will follow. The developers have no firm release date at this stage, but they are currently targeting late 2009 for the game's completion.
For more information about Rinascimento - Florence 1529, head on over to the game's official website, which includes a couple of trailers in the Media section.
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