The Amazon Trail

The Amazon Trail is a video game in the simulation genre developed by MECC and published by MECC originally released in 1993. It is currently playable on DOS, Mac, Windows.

The protagonist of the game has a strange dream: a black jaguar appears and introduces himself as a servant of the Inca king. He explains to him that the Inca people are dying of malaria and are in danger from European explorers. The jaguar is willing to transport the hero to the past, where he will have to look for the cinchona plant and deliver it to the Inca king.

Belonging to the Trail series of educational games, The Amazon Trail presents a game system similar to that of the other installments, with elements of adventure and simulation. The player will have to choose travel guides, make travel plans, manage supplies, navigate a boat on the Amazon River, encounter many native animal species, take photos and fish to survive the dangers of the journey. At some points in the game, time travel is also possible, and the player can meet historical characters. Once the main mission is completed, players are graded according to their style of play, taking into account personal activities, the number of animals identified, additional gifts brought to the Inca king, etc.

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