Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold PS1 box art

PlayStation · Adventure

Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold

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SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreAdventure
DeveloperWanadoo
PublisherCryo Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the PlayStation in 2001, Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold is an adventure game developed by Wanadoo and published by Cryo Interactive.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold 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.

Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold cheats & codes

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Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold walkthroughs & guides

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Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold FAQ

When did Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold come out on the PS1?

Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold?

It was developed by Wanadoo and published by Cryo Interactive.

Is Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold multiplayer?

No. Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold is a single-player game.

How long does Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold take to play?

As an adventure game, Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold 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 Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold 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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