Pros: Impressive presentation. Gorgeous backgrounds, special and sound effects. Introduction of hidden object scenes into match-three genre. Historic facts about every location.
Cons: No original power-ups or barriers. Item fragments are tiny and almost lost among the game pieces.
With how many great match-three games that are available now, it is especially noticeable when a game with released with no new flourishes. Expectations are rightfully high. While Call of Atlantisbrings nothing new to the table in terms of mechanics, but it pleases greatly in terms of graphics, sound, special effects and gameplay.
The story is set in the legendary, ancient kingdom of Atlantis, under the rule of powerful Poseidon. People of this glorious land had everything they needed, but they didn’t pay tribute to their Almighty God. Neglected, Poseidon showed his resentment and removed the magical crystals out of the Altar of Atlantis, which is deep under the ocean, and scattered them in seven different locations around the world. Now it is up to you to restore the altar and bring peace back to Atlantis. You’ll travel to seven beautiful locales like Rome, Greece, Babylon and others along the way.
Call of Atlantis is a mixture of different games that blend into one title. While playing the game, it will definitely remind you Around the World in 80 Days by its spectacular special effects of the backdrops, or Rise of Atlantis by its story, 4 Elements by its way of presentation and plot as well, and, of cause many other match-three games like Cradle of Rome or Fishdom by its mechanics. A nice selection!
I suppose it is not necessary to dwell on Call of Atlantis’match-three gameplay as it is incredibly typical. On each level you are presented with a board of different shape and size. You make matches of three or more identical tiles to release the fragments of a level item by dropping them down to the bottom of the board.
If you don’t move tile for a couple of seconds the game highlights possible moves to you. You have some power-ups at your disposal and some barriers for additional challenge. Some of the barriers and obstacles you will have to get through are locks and double locks, frozen and deep-frozen tiles. It usually requires two or three moves to set the tile free. Locked tiles can fall down, while frozen tiles don’t move, leaving empty space below. Brick tiles cannot be destroyed or moved at all and sometimes it gets rather tricky to beat the level. At times the shape of the board itself performs a real barrier. But in general the game is not extremely difficult and has useful power-ups.
Power-ups are placed on the board and should be released just like the fragments. Bombs blow up a radius of tile. Lightning bolts burn all identical tiles on the board. Hourglasses give you extra time to beat the level. Swap power-up can change two board tiles except the fragment pieces. From time to time you can see a heart which can grant you an additional life. Don’t forget about the Amulet of Poseidon which will help you throughout the game. Make matches of four or more tiles and it will be recharged with magic power which will randomly destroy pretty many pieces on the board.
In between the levels you get some historic facts about the ancient country or city, about its way of life, customs and traditions.
But the real invention of Call of Atlantis game is the introduction of hidden object scenes into match-three mechanics. I should admit that it is done wisely and makes the gameplay more entertaining and provides a break from the normal match-three play. No time limits, no penalties for wrong or random clicking!
All the pieces that you unlock make sense in hidden object scenes. There is a certain set of objects to unlock in each country. Some of them come in hidden object games while others are released from puzzle boards. The final screen of any land requires you to put all the items you found in its proper place.
Call of Atlantis has impressive narration and presentation. It has gorgeous backgrounds animated with lightning and whispering sounds of rain. Each country has its set of tiles and specific tune which reminds the folklore of the given land and beautifully rendered and animated screensavers. The only thing which may disappoint is that fragments of items are so tiny that they are almost lost on the board among other game pieces.
Nevertheless, Call of Atlantis is definitely a worthy game, which combines the best qualities of the well known and most popular games of the genre.
It is a very charming game! I like to play it. It is never to hard to give it up. I have played many like Fishdom, Cradle of Rome and Around the World in 80 Days. These are all hits including Call of Atlantis!!!!
I had some troubles with clicks but as for the rest… everything is perfect. The game features a wide set of puzzles, hidden objects levels. I especially liked geographical facts. In general Call of Atlantis is an ok game.
I haven't ever thought that match-three puzzles can absorb me . Especially sea-themed games. I choose two ones of the kind. They are Call of Atlantis and Sea Journey. Try them, you’ll not regret!
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but as for the rest… everything is perfect. The game features a wide set of puzzles, hidden objects levels. I especially liked geographical facts. In general Call of Atlantis is an ok game. 
. Especially sea-themed games. I choose two ones of the kind. They are Call of Atlantis and 
Pros: wonderful story line
Cons: similar to others
Comment: I really liked the tiles set and the background of the levels!