The story of Deadfall Adventures follows James Lee Quatermain, an archaeologist adventurer, as he searches for the artifact Heart of Atlantis. Along with his cheeky female sidekick, Quatermain visits various locations around the world, battling evil Nazis and Russians in the process. The tale is filled with tongue-in-cheek humor and B-movie clichés.
The gameplay in Deadfall Adventures alternates between action sequences and puzzle-solving challenges. As James Lee Quatermain, players engage in typical first-person shooter gameplay, where they must navigate through environments and shoot enemies to progress. The game also features puzzles that require the use of interactive elements in a specific order or finding the correct element to trigger a sequence.
The puzzles in Deadfall Adventures are of the usual variety, including switch puzzles and light beam challenges. Players can also unlock hidden treasures to buy upgrades such as increased health or faster reload times. The game's difficulty level is adjustable, with an option to reveal more information from Allan's old notebook.
The multiplayer mode in Deadfall Adventures offers various competitive modes, including deathmatch and capture-the-flag. Players can also participate in a co-op surviving mode, where they must work together to fend off mummy attacks. The game features classes and level unlocks, adding depth to the multiplayer experience.
Deadfall Adventures was released on the Xbox 360 console on November 15th, 2013.