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Ween: The Prophecy is a point and click adventure game released in 1993 for MS-DOS. Developed by Coktel Vision and published by Sierra On-Line, Inc., the game presents a fantasy narrative from a first person perspective. Players assume the role of a wizard tasked with confronting an antagonist within a constrained timeframe.

The player controls the wizard, who must complete three quests over the course of three in game days to fulfill a prophecy. The primary objective is to solve a sequence of puzzles during these quests; solving each puzzle rewards the player with a grain of sand. These three grains must then be placed into an hourglass to defeat the evil wizard. Interaction is handled through a cursor that highlights interactive objects on each screen, clarifying the available actions and puzzles. The game structure requires puzzles to be solved in a generally linear order to progress through the story.

The gameplay emphasizes self contained puzzle solving, a design approach similar to the developer's Gobliiins series, with a simplified interface compared to some contemporary adventures. The visual presentation employs a sepia toned palette for exterior environments and brighter colors for interior scenes, creating a distinct shift in atmosphere between locations. Progression is tied directly to puzzle resolution as the player navigates through the various screens that constitute each quest.