The Crystal Skull is a 1996 video game from Maxis. The Shaman in the game is played by Edward James Olmos.
The Crystal Skull is an RPG set within a stylized Aztec setting. Players take on the role of Quetzal, a young bird keeper chosenâÂÂsomewhat mysteriouslyâÂÂas the hero who must retrieve the titular artifact to thwart the looming arrival of white invaders. The adventure spans three CD-ROMs, promising roughly 40 hours of gameplay, though much of that time is spent in exploration and dialogue-heavy exchanges. Rather than urgent quests or intense battles, the gameplay focuses on a prolonged sequence of errands and interactions. Players guide Quetzal through a web of tasksâÂÂsuch as trading a medallion for feathers to get beans to pay for a boat rideâÂÂbuilding toward the central goal. Puzzle-solving is central but deliberately non-frustrating, with actor Edward James Olmos appearing in character to offer tiered hints ranging from subtle nudges to outright solutions.
Computer Gaming World in their review stated that while pretty to look at, the game offers little of substance besides the culture notes.