The Adventure Company has announced that it has shipped its latest adventure, Crystal Key II (sometimes subtitled The Far Realm. Oddly, TAC's own site still lists the game as available for pre-order only, but according to the following press release, it should be available shortly.

Toronto, Ontario, March 17, 2004 – The Adventure Company today announced that it has shipped Crystal Key II on PC.

Crystal Key II is the sequel to the best-selling, Crystal Key, which has sold upwards of 500,000 units in North America. A sci-fi fantasy adventure, players embark on a new journey of discovery and attempt to uncover the whereabouts of a mythical key. Legend tells of the Crystal Key’s magical powers and its ability to bring peace to those who unlock its secrets. A simple quest becomes an odyssey, revealing the true nature of good and evil...

Surrounded by beautiful pre-rendered graphics, players are absorbed into a universe of captivating species and empires, each with individual and unique histories. Cleverly placed puzzles will provide important clues and exotic inventory items needed to complete the quest. Co-developed by Earthlight Productions and Kheops Studios, Crystal Key II has an SRP of $19.99US and has received an "E" rating from the ESRB. For more information, visit http://adventurecompanygames.com/crystal_key2/index.html.

-- Jason Strautman