Google has a cute top-down Zelda-like game that educates you on ancient Mesoamerica Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Google has a cute top-down Zelda-like game that educates you on ancient Mesoamerica Maya word it's adorable. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 23 Sep 2022 1 comment Google's Arts and Culture team has created a cute Zelda-like adventure for those looking to further their education on ancient Mesoamerica. Known as The Descent of the Serpent, this game was made in collaboration with Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology (thanks, The Verge). It starts off with the player visiting a museum. However, out of nowhere, the Lord of the Smoking Mirror, Tezcatlipoca, rushes in and steals an artefact on display. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: How damaging are video game leaks? This clearly can't be good news, and soon a talking statue, which is also on display at the museum, asks for your help returning the artefact before the equinox happens. Of course, you are more than happy to offer your services on this quest as you do "love exploring". The talking statue then swiftly transports you back in time to ancient Mesoamerica where you need to find 20 icons to return to the city of Chichen Itza. Mesoamerica needs our help. Before you can set out on your exploration of this world, however, you must of course don the proper disguise. There are four of these to choose from: Huitzilopochtli the wolf, Xolotl the dog, Xbalanque the jaguar, and Mictlantecuhtli the owl. I went with the dog, because, well, it's a dog and he kind of looks like a cartoon version of my own dog, The Captain. They are all pretty adorable. Once you are disguised, your adventure begins in the jungle, at the foot of Chichen Itza's El Castillo or The Temple of Kukulcan. By interacting with a nearby 'signpost' you will learn more about El Castillo and the titular Descent of the Serpant. In this area, you will also meet a bird named Quetz who will share information about this world with you. The adventure begins. I won't go into any more details here, and allow you to explore the rest of the game at your leisure if you so wish. It is certainly adorable, and a fun way to learn more about Mesoamerica's history. I will certainly be letting my kids have a spot of time exploring this world once they are home from school. Avian aids. If you are interested in having a go for yourself, you can do so now via your browser (as I did), or through the Google Arts & Culture iOS and Android apps. Happy adventuring! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store