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Is The Travels of Marco Polo worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of historical settings who want a story-led adventure
- Families seeking a casual point-and-click game
- Players who enjoy exploration and solving riddles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for combat, action sequences, or shooter mechanics
- Players who prefer open-ended systems over a linear historical story
- Players seeking a modern-day setting rather than historical travel
Our take on The Travels of Marco Polo
The adventure is framed as Marco Polo recounting 25 years of travel from a Genoa prison cell, turning exploration across distant lands into a remembered story narrated through Rustichello.
What is The Travels of Marco Polo?
Set in Genoa in 1298, this historical point-and-click adventure follows Rustichello da Pisa as he records the stories of Marco Polo, a Venetian captain returning from 25 years of travel.
The narrative moves through locations including Venice, Acre, Jerusalem, Armenia, the Himalayas, and the court of Kublai Khan. Players explore these lands, meet historical figures, and solve varied riddles while following a story centered on love and friendship. The game presents Marco Polo’s experiences as memories shared from his prison cell. Its soundtrack includes original music by Pierre Estève, whose other work includes Atlantis and The Black Moon Chronicles.
How The Travels of Marco Polo plays
- 01Historical journey
- The story moves from Venice and Jerusalem to the Himalayas and Kublai Khan’s palace.
- 02Riddle solving
- Progress includes solving puzzles described as varied challenges.
- 03Historical encounters
- The adventure includes meetings with figures from the period.
- 04Original soundtrack
- Pierre Estève composed the music for the game.
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The Travels of Marco Polo: platforms & release
Is The Travels of Marco Polo worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of historical settings who want a story-led adventure. Skip it if: players looking for combat, action sequences, or shooter mechanics.
Where can I download The Travels of Marco Polo?
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What platforms is The Travels of Marco Polo on?
Windows and macOS.
