A secret dating back to biblical times sends gamers on a journey through the countries of the Mediterranean in this classically styled point-and-click adventure. Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual mixes ancient intrigue with modern investigation as players guide the young archeologist Sylvie Leroux through the streets of Paris and the hills of Malta, among other locations. Gamers must help Slyvie gather information by solving puzzles, collecting items, and interviewing a cast of characters that include an art dealer, a linguist, a fellow inspector, and a representative of the Vatican. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide