Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment have announced that "UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun" has begun shipping to retail stores in North America and Europe.

"The highly anticipated Windows® game on PC CD-ROM will be available at major retailers including: Wal-mart®, Fry’s Electronics®, CompUSA® and Amazon®.

Lighthouse CEO Erik Schreuder said, "We are extremely proud to announce that UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun will soon be hitting store shelves. This is the first time players will have the opportunity to experience an Adventure game entirely set in World War 2 – a theme popular in other video game genres, but yet to be explored so deeply in an Adventure game.” Schreuder went on to say, “This is a great game that allows players to go undercover to prevent the Nazi regime from building the World’s first nuclear bomb. We are sure gamers around the World will enjoy the experience.”

This third person perspective game with beautifully created 2D environments is no commonplace Adventure. It is best described as an enthralling point & click Adventure requiring stealth, cunning and puzzle solving skills, all set in Hitler’s Germany. UNDERCOVER features a powerful spy-thriller theme with suspenseful situations. Although the story is purely fictitious, historical World War 2 facts remain highly authentic, establishing a compelling gameplay experience.

GAME SUMMARY:

In 1943, Hitler’s Germany is performing scientific research on nuclear fission intending to produce nuclear energy, as well as devastating nuclear weaponry… Slip into the role of Dr. John Russell, a renowned British nuclear physicist who is hired by Britain’s Secret Service MI6 to become an undercover agent. Your mission: prevent the Third Reich from building the World’s first nuclear bomb. Embark on a dangerous and enthralling adventure that will have you looking over your shoulder and questioning who you can trust. Explore the heart of historic war-torn locations including: London, Berlin and Stalingrad, as you work with other Allied operatives to serve your country, the Crown, and defend the World from destruction.

FEATURES:

• Explore incredible vistas populated with ambient animations, dynamic weather effects, plus advanced lighting and shadows
• A variety of mini-games requiring quick wit and stealth adds depth to your gameplay experience
• Interact with plenty of characters integral to the elaborate character-driven plot
• Use your sharp observation skills to solve a multitude of challenging puzzles
• Highly realistic graphics combine with astonishing cinematics to create an immersive experience
• Mouse driven 3D real-time characters makes it simple to navigate

To find out more about UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun and to keep up with the latest news on the game visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.undercover-game.com."