The Crystal Skull (video game)

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The Crystal Skull
The Crystal Skull video game cover.jpg
Developer(s) Some Interactive [1]
Publisher(s) Maxis
Platform(s) Windows [2] ,Macintosh
ReleaseOctober 9, 1996 [3]
Genre(s) Adventure
Mode(s) Single-player

The Crystal Skull is a 1996 video game from Maxis. The Shaman in the game is played by Edward James Olmos. [2]

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Reception

Computer Gaming World in their review stated that while pretty to look at, the game offers little of substance besides the culture notes. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Numb Skull". Computer Gaming World . March 1997. p. 201,202. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "The Crystal Skull". The Tampa Tribune . November 8, 1996. p. 103. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "News". Online Gaming Review . 1997-02-27. Archived from the original on 1997-02-27. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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