Lost Secret of the Rainforest

Sierra On-Line

Industry	Video games
Headquarters	United States
Products	Lost Secret of the Rainforest

Lost Secret of the Rainforest, also referred to as EcoQuest II, is an educational adventure title released in 1993 by Sierra On-Line for both MS-DOS and Windows platforms. Serving as the follow-up to EcoQuest: The Search for Cetus, this installment was created under the direction of Gano Haine, succeeding Jane Jensen who departed to develop the Gabriel Knight series.

Gameplay

Players assume the role of an older Adam, who now possesses the ability to communicate with animals, as he ventures through the tropical rainforest in search of a remedy for a disease impacting local Indigenous peoples of South America. His mission also involves efforts to halt the ongoing destruction of the rainforest. Central to gameplay is the "Ecorder," a device reminiscent of a tricorder, which is utilized to collect vital information. Compared to its predecessor, this game presents increased difficulty levels and places a stronger focus on environmental themes such as greed and selfishness.

Reception

Lisa Young, writing for Compute!, observed that although the game is aimed at children aged 10 and older, certain challenges might prove frustrating for younger audiences. Nonetheless, she highlighted that successfully overcoming these difficulties offers satisfying rewards that motivate players to continue their progress.