Alicia Quatermain 4: Da Vinci and the Time Machine

About

Alicia Quatermain 4 throws you into a race against time with Leonardo Da Vinci. As the titular adventurer, you team up with the Renaissance genius to fix a broken timeline after his miscalculations strand Cecilia in the past and send him hurtling to the future. The game blends point-and-click puzzle solving with resource management and turn-based strategy. You’ll navigate iconic locations like the Louvre, ancient Egypt, and submerged Atlantis while balancing inventory items, timing actions, and planning moves carefully. Combat and exploration require tactical thinking, often forcing you to weigh risks against limited tools. The game stands out for its tight mix of brainy puzzles and strategic depth. While the story leans into familiar time-travel tropes, the execution keeps things brisk and engaging. With a 72% Metacritic score and a runtime averaging 8, 10 hours, it’s a solid pick for fans of methodical adventures. The hand-drawn visuals and period details add charm, even if some mechanics feel dated by today’s standards. Released in 2019, it remains a niche title that rewards patience and clever problem-solving.

Storyline

Turns out that Da Vinci has invented the time machine! However, things didn’t go as planned with the new invention. Due to an error in calculations, Da Vinci’s loved one - Cecilia - was sent back in time! In an attempt to rescue the woman he loves, Da Vinci decided to follow her, but accidentally travelled to the future. It’s not too late to undo the damage, but the great scientist will need help from Alicia Quatermain! The duo will travel across time and space and visit mythical places! Can Alicia and Leonardo Da Vinci save Cecilia and prevent the time travel disaster?