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Cradle of Persia

Build the mysterious heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging puzzle game! The original capital of the Achaemenid Empire was adorned with luxurious metals, gems and stone carvings, sure to have impressed…

6 January 2010

Cradle of Persia is a puzzle developed by iWin, released 6 January 2010 on Nintendo DS and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Cradle of Persia is

Cradle of Persia is a puzzle game developed by iWin and released in 2010. It was published by Awem Studio. It is available on Nintendo DS and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Build the mysterious heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging puzzle game! The original capital of the Achaemenid Empire was adorned with luxurious metals, gems and stone carvings, sure to have impressed peasants and visiting nobles alike. Sadly, the exotic gardens and impressive architecture that once filled this land have vanished into the passing sands. Now you’ve got the chance to seek out the riddles of these ruins, as you travel through the land of a-thousand-and-one nights. To do this, you will need skill and a keen wit, but the result - if you survive - will unlock a mystery never before seen by man, here in the Cradle of Persia.
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How it plays

It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Cradle of Persia launched on 6 January 2010, within three weeks of Mass Effect 2, Gothic II: Gold Edition, Darksiders and Final Fantasy XIII.

Released around the same time: Mass Effect 2, Gothic II: Gold Edition, Darksiders, Final Fantasy XIII.

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When did Cradle of Persia come out?
Cradle of Persia was released on 6 January 2010 for Nintendo DS and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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