About This Demo

ABOUT THIS DEMO:

The House of Hikmah demo invites you to explore one of our nine beautifully designed levels set in the House of Wisdom. You play as Maya, a 14-year-old girl who is navigating her grief after her father’s passing. Meet fully voiced scholars inspired by real historical figures who offer Maya guidance on her journey.

Using The Key, you’ll solve environmental puzzles by transmuting elements like metal and ether, and disrupting the precariously maintained balance that the scholar Ibn Hayyan has worked so hard to maintain. Take your time to explore and find the hidden journal entries and curios in each level.

As you progress, you’ll uncover a deeply relatable story about grief, legacy, and hope.

THE HOUSE OF HIKMAH:

In the wake of her father’s death, Maya enters the House of Wisdom, a dreamlike sanctuary filled with centuries of knowledge. By transforming elements with a mysterious device, Maya must solve puzzles to traverse the realms of larger-than-life historical Scholars. Each door she opens uncovers the secrets of her father’s legacy, but behind them lie the shadows Maya may not be ready to face.

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Explore the awe-inspiring House of Wisdom as Maya, a curious 14-year-old girl seeking answers in the wake of her father’s passing. Navigate nine distinct and thematic worlds inspired by the discoveries and inventions of great Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age. Along the way, enjoy emotionally resonant music by award-winning composer Austin Wintory.

Wield a remarkable heirloom that Maya’s father left behind to transform matter and solve physics-inspired puzzles that reflect her journey. Glide through looping wind channels, tip scales with metal transmutation, walk through walls of immaterial ether, bend light through glass, and more, to unlock Maya’s path. Experience an underlying current of hope that will guide her as she faces the trials of healing that lie ahead.

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Experience the brilliant Scholars of the House of Wisdom brought to life by a fully-voiced cast in English and Arabic. Find wisdom and comfort in their scientific and philosophical teachings through entertaining yet meaningful conversations.