The game was released in 1996 on 4 CD-ROMs.StoryPlayers are called to Easter Island by their friend, Professor Alexander Nichols, who claims to have found a connection to the lost city of Atlantis. Upon arrival, the Professor is nowhere to be found, leaving his journal and camera behind. The player eventually uncovers a Timegate on the island that allows for travel between ancient civilizations, with the Professor trapped inside.Tasked with obtaining a Gene Pod from each of the eras to progress, the player explores three ancient civilizations that have all been recently abandoned by their people. Along the way, a being constructed out of energy known as "The Guardian" is introduced as a mysterious and knowledgeable force.There are five explorable areas in the game:Easter IslandEgyptian CivilizationMayan CivilizationAnasazi CivilizationAtlantisAfter all three Gene Pods are collected and their respective DNA analyzed, the portal to Atlantis opens. Inside, the player locates Professor Nichols and traps The Guardian in a stasis tube. Freeing the professor destroys the lost Timegate and initiates a countdown to launch Atlantis into space, leading to one of the game's multiple endings.During one possible outcome the phrase "The Adventure Continues...Timelapse 2: Homeworld" is displayed, hinting at a sequel in the works. However, shortly after the release of the game GTE Entertainment shut down and any plans for a sequel were lost.
