The majority of challenges are inventory-based, requiring Sam to combine items to solve environmental obstacles. For example, one sequence involves using syrup and a paintbrush to catch fast-moving ants for a biological sample.
The story begins shortly after Sam escapes a volcanic eruption on an Indonesian island. Rather than finding rest, her boss at Uncharted magazine—a scientific publication described with humor as "Playboy for scientists"—dispatches her to Africa to chase a groundbreaking story.
Sam travels to Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana, an ancient meteorite crater, to investigate reports of strange, unknown lifeforms. Secret Files Sam Peters
Secret Files: Sam Peters is a 2013 point-and-click adventure game developed by Animation Arts and published by Deep Silver . As a spin-off of the established Secret Files series, it shifts the spotlight from series protagonist Nina Kalenkow to the brash, ambitious journalist Sam Peters. The game serves as a bridge between major installments, exploring Sam’s solo adventures following her appearance in Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis .
Though shorter than its predecessors, the game expanded the franchise's reach by launching on multiple platforms. Secret Files: Sam Peters - Balmoral Software Rather than finding rest, her boss at Uncharted
Secret Files: Sam Peters adheres to traditional adventure game standards while utilizing an optimized interface.
The interface uses a "smart" cursor system; a spacebar tap highlights all "hotspots" (interactable items), and the mouse icons indicate which actions (Use, Take, Examine) are available. As a spin-off of the established Secret Files
Upon arrival, she finds an abandoned expedition camp and uncovers evidence of genetic manipulation in local fauna, potentially caused by extraterrestrial viruses brought by the original meteorite.