Overview and Gameplay
A vanished archaeology team, the Sun Key, and the ruins of Chichen Itza frame Tombs & Treasure, an NES adventure with light RPG systems. The player explores Mayan sites through icon commands, gathers artifacts, solves inventory puzzles, and battles demons at key moments. Progress depends on examining locations, using the right object or companion ability, revisiting ruins, and raising levels through story progress and fights.
Controls And Mechanics
- Exploration: move a cursor through menus, choose direction arrows, and travel on the overhead map.
- Commands: actions include looking, taking, using, moving, pushing, pulling, smashing, joining, washing, waiting, fighting, and changing party focus.
- Combat: demon encounters are menu driven, with level, HP, and special artifacts affecting survival.
- Progression: puzzles, passwords, time of day, and required artifacts guide advancement.
- Players: single player only.
Version Notes
This U.S. NES release is the localized version of the Famicom game Taiyou no Shinden: Asteka II. It uses the English title Tombs & Treasure and belongs to the console remake line of Falcom’s earlier Japanese computer adventure.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1991
- Developer: Compile
- Publisher: Infocom
- Original platform: PC-8801
- Alternate title: Taiyou no Shinden: Asteka II
