Destination: Treasure Island
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Destination: Treasure Island, The Secrets of Da Vinci, Return to Mysterious Island, Voyage |
Destination: Treasure Island is an adventure game created by Kheops Studio and released by Nobilis. This title comes from the team behind The Secrets of Da Vinci, Return to Mysterious Island, and Voyage.
Characters
Jim Hawkins has matured into a young adult four years following the storyline of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 classic Treasure Island. With his portion of the treasure, Jim purchased a modest estate for his mother and later acquired a boat to navigate the West Indies, motivated by his passion for adventure.
Captain Flint is a parrot who remains faithful to his deceased owner. He supports Jim by providing crucial information across the island, often accompanied by witty or ironic remarks.
Long John Silver is known to Jim and infamous in reputation. After betraying his pirate comrades, he fled from the Royal Guard and concealed himself on a hidden island along with some of the treasure.
The Pirates, including Morgan, Dick, and Yellow Dog, harbor deep resentment toward Long John Silver for his treachery. Having been rescued years later by a passing vessel, their primary objective is to locate and eliminate him.
Synopsis
Set four years after the events of the original novel, Jim Hawkins receives intelligence from Captain Flint’s parrot indicating that Long John Silver has concealed treasure on Emerald Island. With pirates in pursuit, Jim must swiftly secure the hidden fortune.
Reception
The PC edition garnered generally favorable critiques on Metacritic. Brett Todd of GameSpot described the game as logical and enjoyable, albeit lacking in innovation. Jason Flick from Game Chronicles commended its distinctive "invention" mechanic.
The PC version earned a nomination for GameSpot's "Best Adventure Game" award in 2007 but was ultimately surpassed by Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure.