"Typical adventure game = meh"

Graphics = 6/10 - Nothing ground breaking in this game, but I guess the graphics are acceptable. The resolution is fixed, and has some options. Anti-aliasing being one. But to be honest, I didnt notice the difference when it was on or off. Character models are acceptable, but the lip syncing is pretty crappy. Environmental graphics are pretty standard for an adventure game.

Audio - 6/10 - Again, nothing to write home about here. Voice overs are average, sound effects I cant really remember, so I dont even know if there are any. Background music is also forgettable, so I dont know if thats considered good or bad.

Gameplay - 6/10 - If youve played one adventure game, youve played them all, and that describes this game. Typical mouse movements and clicking to use items, although there are certain points in the game in which the mouse icon does NOT change when you hover it over an item that can be used. But this feature is not used enough unfortunately.

Story - 7/10 - "Based" off the same novel by Agatha Christie, the storyline is quite interesting. Even for readers familiar with the plot, some twists are thrown in to keep still you interested.

Misc. - 3/10 - Just some miscellaneous comments about the game. Some of the puzzles are just totally whack, and the average user might have to refer to a walkthrough to figure them out. It also seems parts of the game have been removed that were supposed to work with parts in the game that were left intact. (if this even makes sense). Even though I never experienced them, there are supposedly some pretty nasty desktop-crashing bugs in this game, and some logic bugs as well (including one point in which one character is both dead and alive!). There are some "side quests" in which you can do which dont affect the main story line.

Replayablility - 0.5/10 - There are several different endings, unfortunately, they are all based upon a choice that is made late in the game, so the previous 99% of the game is always the same. There are a few side quests you can do which dont involve the main plot, but they are so few, it really doesnt add to the replayability.

Overall, an average adventure game of the PC. Indigo Prophecy blows this one away, but seeing as adventure games are so rare on the PC now, I would recommend at least giving this one a try. Plus you get a free copy of Agathas book, which in itself is probably worth the price of the game.

Reviewer's Score: 6/10, Originally Posted: 01/05/06