Walkthrough Information
About the game:Boy, oh boy, where do I start? You play Akuru who faces many evil obstacles and battles. She has a best friend named Guro (you meet him in the second level). Don't expect these two heroes to be of much help to you.
There are hints in the game, but not in your usual fashion. The hints are written on what are called guide stones. There are also some hints when selecting an item or when interacting with an inhabitant. There are no time limits in the game; however taking too much time could have a couple of detrimental effects...i.e. loosing a battle or getting a lower grade at the end of the game. Yes, there's a grade card. There are also 3 ending variations...which one will you chose?
Well, let's just say it's an adventure/hidden object/strategy game. See, I couldn't decide...and neither could the developers at Enkord. They did a great job on this game and their customer support thus far has been outstanding. Initially there were a few glitches in the game, they quickly resolved them and came up with two updated versions, the latest being 1.03. You can receive an updated version from their website even if you purchased the game elsewhere; just shoot them an email to their customer service along with a copy of your receipt. They will generally contact you the next business day with a coupon code.
Also, due to many requests they have maps showing locations of some of the hidden object items. Many of the items in the game are hidden randomly so they give you solutions to all the places the items could be hidden. And you can also download a utility program (you may have to register first) that tells you what gems you're missing in your treasure box/Rainbow Road and on which island/s they can be found. Now on with the show...
NOTE: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A PERFECT SCORE OR REACH SOME ISLANDS WITH THE EARLIER VERSIONS OF THE GAME DUE TO A GEM GLITCH. Some 1.02 versions (supposedly from Big Fish) do not have a gem glitch and some do; depending on which portal the game came from.
GENERAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
BATTLE TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
Hidden & Treasure Chest Objects: Some of them almost made me bald from pulling my hair out! My monitor also took a few lickings.
1) Exit the game.
2) You will see all the items, make sure you make a copy of each item BEFORE you modify them and put them in a separate folder.
3) Use paint or another paint program to change the color of item you want to modify and save it. I used the spray can in paint and painted the outside edge of the item.
4) After you go back in the game, the item/s you altered in the folder will be modified in the game.
Gems:
Coins - YOU NEED ALL 7 COINS TO PURCHASE THE MARKET ON YETI ISLAND
1. Monkey Island -southwest corner by the crystal sphere
2. Seagull Island -behind a tree and under boards slightly northwest of the workshop that needs repair
3. Red Rock Island - Central north of the island on the beach
4. Witch Island - you'll need to return to Witch island. You can choose to go after you receive the fire tower and melt the ice blocks, or after your shaman's can melt ice, or after your scouts can swim.
5. Skull Island - Central south of the island on another island. Build a tower to see it or return after your scouts can swim.
6. Frozen Vale Island - Southwest corner of the island near the shore.
7. Yeti Island - Southeast corner on a small island. Build a tower (yes a building can build itself if you have enough patience)
Shaman Masks - YOU NEED ALL 5 SHAMAN MASKS TO ACQUIRE HALL OF MYSTERIES:
1. Cradle of the North - Kill the in the sharks of the northwest coast for the hermit to receive this gift.
2. Scorched Island - Destroy the Wolf's Tribe buildings on the northern island; it will be in the rubble.
3. Volcano Island - Solve the light puzzles (3 puzzles total) to receive 3 pieces of scroll. Give the scrolls to the scholar at the Hall of Mysteries.
4. Shark Archipelago - Open chest behind gate. Put collected water run in gate to open.
5. Island of Worship - it's in a treasure chest.
Other Items (in alphabetical order-Sorry forgot to document what benefits each item gives):
Buildings with Units (in order of progression through game):
Other Buildings, Upgrades and Research:
Buildings can be demolished by selecting the building icon, then select the building icon with an X on it on the lower left of the building icon pop up menu. A flame will appear on your curser, place the curser on the building you want demolished. The research upgrades from the building will stay on the island even after demolition. However, if you demolish the Archery or Sky Hall you will no longer be able to build other towers of that nature. I like to build the Market Place and Wiseman's house in later levels, and then demolish to have more room for troops.
Buildings can build themselves from the heavenly energy source, it just takes longer.
Up to 3 construction orders can be given at one time. Workers will tend to the last ordered construction, the second ordered construction and then the first ordered construction unless you select the resume task option above the building.
Upgrades: 3 upgrades each to weapons and armor
ABOUT THE WALKTHROUGH: I tried to cover most of the steps to get you through the islands with perfect or close to a perfect grade. The steps given are not the only way to accomplish the objectives. I didn't concentrate on many of the hidden objects as they are random. HAVE FUN!