The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

Set in the fantasy role-playing universe of The Dark Eye, Chains of Satinav is a pure point-and-click adventure. The events start in Andergast, where King Efferdan is awaiting the visit of the Queen of Nostria in order to undertake the first steps toward a lasting peace. The young Andergastians have been called to the Oak Leaf Challenge to celebrate the occasion and to be honored by the King himself. Geron, the protagonist of the game, is a bird-catcher with ill luck and one of the participants in the challenge. Meanwhile, a plague of crows appears in the town. Some of the birds are attacking humans or bring them dark nightmares. Gwinnling, Geron's mentor, finds out that it is connected to the evil Seer, who was burned at the stake 13 years ago. People that captured and executed him are now being killed one by one, giving rise to suspicions that the Seer has returned to continue his original plan of taking over Andergast and the world. To do this, the Seer needs to find a fairy and force her to play a sacred harp. Geron's main goal is to find the fairy first, protect her, and save the world.

Most of the game Geron travels through the fantastic world of Aventuria accompanied by a fairy named Nuri, trying to get away from the Seer and his minions. This is mainly done by interacting with other objects in the environment. The type of interaction is chosen automatically and it varies based on the object. While talking to other characters, dialogue options are divided into circle sectors. It is also possible for Geron to use two spells. One of them is 'break' ability available from the game's beginning and is applicable to objects made of thin glass or clay. The other one is 'repair', which is actually Nuri's magical ability. In the first part of the game it can be used to objects if Nuri is on the same screen with Geron, and in the second part Geron can use it on himself after Nuri shares this ability with him.

There is a regular game mode and a simplified one with tips. There are unlockables such as artwork, videos and achievements. Certain achievements are based on multiple paths to solve different side quests.

Followed By Memoria
Series The Dark Eye (1)
Added March 8, 2020
Published By Daedalic Entertainment
Developed By Daedalic Entertainment
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Soundtrack (Worldwide) (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Manual (Worldwide) (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Front Cover (Poland) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Back Cover (Poland) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Media (Poland) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Media (Germany) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Other (Germany) (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Media (Germany) (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Header Image (Windows) from Steam
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Title and Main Menu (Windows) from mobygames.com
Selecting the gameplay mode (easy or hard) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Geron starts the game with his face in the mud (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking to Gwinnling (Windows) from mobygames.com
Geron close-up (Windows) from mobygames.com
The current task is stated in a diary (Windows) from mobygames.com
At the market (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with Hilda the trader (Windows) from mobygames.com
Seer burned down by a crowd in Geron's numerous flashbacks (Windows) from mobygames.com
Looking for a fairy in the forest (Windows) from mobygames.com
Meeting Nuri the fairy (Windows) from mobygames.com
Something's wrong in your housing. Blood drops on the floor. Nuri is the guest. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking to a badly injuired Gwinnling (Windows) from mobygames.com
The crowd is mad about Nuri. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Meeting the gypsy on your way to the fairy scholar (Windows) from mobygames.com
On the border (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with Raven. It seems that he wants to help. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Near the Orc shaman (Windows) from mobygames.com
The imp on the tree knows about the secret entrance. But he does not want to tell. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking to the imp (Windows) from mobygames.com
Separated from Nuri by the gap (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with Jacomo the fairy scholar (Windows) from mobygames.com
Animations show the travel between locations. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Obtaining the achievement for reaching the town (Windows) from mobygames.com
Nuri is relaxing in the bath with a young guy (Windows) from mobygames.com
Clue to the secret pirates' slang (Windows) from mobygames.com
Stealing the prism from the pirate captain (Windows) from mobygames.com
On the way to the mysterious Fanglari land (Windows) from mobygames.com
Distracting the eye that can petrify the beings. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Trying to open the gate to fairy land (Windows) from mobygames.com
Crystals and pictures may open the ways and change the seasons. (Windows) from mobygames.com
This room can be manipulated. Currently you need the apple. (Windows) from mobygames.com
In the fairy queen's chamber (Windows) from mobygames.com
Meeting the fairy queen's sister (Windows) from mobygames.com
Audience with the king Efferdan (Windows) from mobygames.com
Finding the secret entrance in the academy of magic (Windows) from mobygames.com
Dark beings are on Geron's way (Windows) from mobygames.com
Distracting the crows with meat (Windows) from mobygames.com
A dark being attacks Geron. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Geron finally finds Nuri. The Harp is controlling her. She needs to be set free. (Windows) from mobygames.com
An audience with the king. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Getting outside the town for the first time - although, a slightly different version of this view could be seen in the introduction. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Nuri's dwelling (Windows) from mobygames.com
With the fairly scholar - this kind of view is known under the, perhaps not exactly goody-good, name "scenery porn". ;) (Windows) from mobygames.com
At the mill - with Nuri's help, Geron has already managed to get outside. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Ship of the "honest merchant Harm". (Windows) from mobygames.com
The fairy realm - indeed looks dark and "frozen", we can guess why Nuri so vehemently didn't want to go back. (Windows) from mobygames.com
The gypsy camp, revisited in Geron's dream. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Coming back to Andergast - it is now winter and darkness rules over the town... (Windows) from mobygames.com
Seeing the king once again and getting permission to visit the Academy of Magic. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Official Screenshot (Windows) from Steam
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Trailer

Year of Release:
2012

Genre(s):
Traditional

Camera View:
Third-Person

Control Type:
Point and Click

Setting/Theme:
Fantasy

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