Atlantis: The Lost Tales PS1 box art

PlayStation · Adventure

Atlantis: The Lost Tales

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAdventure
DeveloperCryo Interactive Entertainment
PublisherCryo Interactive Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesAtlantis
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Atlantis: The Lost Tales is an adventure game developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Atlantis series. Cryo Interactive Entertainment also made Versailles 1685, Egypt 2 and Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Atlantis: The Lost Tales is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Atlantis: The Lost Tales gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Atlantis: The Lost Tales walkthroughs & guides

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Atlantis: The Lost Tales FAQ

When did Atlantis: The Lost Tales come out on the PS1?

Atlantis: The Lost Tales was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Atlantis: The Lost Tales?

It was developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment.

Is Atlantis: The Lost Tales multiplayer?

No. Atlantis: The Lost Tales is a single-player game.

How long does Atlantis: The Lost Tales take to play?

As an adventure game, Atlantis: The Lost Tales typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Atlantis: The Lost Tales on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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