That was just a total guess. heh

Clue # 1
Across the sand, past ancient gears
beneath the puzzler, face toothy fears

Zak McKraken?

I forgot I had even guessed

I thought you were enraptured by gazing out at those beautiful ocean waves.

Dreamfall?

My sincere apologies for being gone so long! We've had some interesting stuff going on anyway and then I got very sick and pretty much forgot about the 'net while I was stuck in bed.

No it isn't Zak, but it is an older game

Clue #2
Some rooms have goodies, others are just old
Most have paintings, decorated with gold
Which jars have keys?
Which walls have doors?
Which path gives the answer to what all this was for?

Sounds like an early King's Quest sort of game - although I'm stumped as to actually which

Riddle of the Sphinx?

Wow !! That sounds a much more likely game than any I could think of, Becky

Becky, you are right. It is Riddle of the Sphinx!


Back over to you

I'm providing individual clues, each clue is a hint indicating one word in the title of the game. The game was released between 1995 and 2000. (You can always consult the Pagoda game database if necessary.)

Clue #1 for one word in the title:

A precious standard.

Clue #2 for another word in the title:

Lots of resurgence and reawakening in this Italian city.

Could it be Nostradamus - The Lost Prophecy?

No, but good guess.

Clue #3 for another word in the title:

Just for me.

Okay, I'm getting gold and mine out of this. But for clue 2, I'm not sure if we're talking about the resurgence or the city. Rome? Venice? Renaissance? Sigh. I should go look under the Pagoda.

At least, I can cross Al Emmo off the list.

Gil.

Traveler -- in the first sentence, you are correct.

I confess that the game is a trifle obscure.

Clue #4 for another word in the title:

Rhymes with hackslacker.