Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective III - The Thames Murders (Won!)
Written by Morpheus KitamiWhat do you think Gregson would say about the tea at Scotland Yard that makes it worse than Mrs. Hudson's? 10 CAPs for the best answer.Inspector Gregson is here, drinking tea...
View ArticlePolice Quest: Open Season - Won!
By AlexThis is it, my friends, the last Police Quest: Open Season gameplay post. I am going to write a separate Final Rating because this one is long.We left off the last post with Carey learning about...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - The House of the Rising Sun
Written by MichaelI meant to post sooner! Sorry to leave you hanging.Welcome back to the Down Under Big Easy! Last time, I laid out my plans for the next session. Visit Grandma, do research at the...
View ArticleMissed Classic 137: Dracula Hakushaku (ドラキュラ伯爵) - Introduction
Written by Morpheus KitamiWhen paying for games for 1994 was well and truly done and I got started on finalizing the year, I then went over the games I was on for the year, and my heart kind of sank...
View ArticleGame 158: Alone in the Dark 2 (1993) - Introduction
Written by Andy PanthroThe first Alone in the Dark game has a special place in my heart, with its blend of action, adventure and Lovecraftian horror it birthed an entire genre. For the majority of...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - Now Go Do That Voodoo That You Do So Well
Written by MichaelOh, if only they knew what was coming in 30 years...I’m back to start another day in the life of Gabriel Knight, gentleman scholar. My last post ended at the close of the first full...
View ArticleSherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. III - The Spirpt is Willing...
Written by Morpheus KitamiThe cover to the original 1981 edition of the board game.This one really isn't going to make any sense if you haven't read previous entries for this particular game, I'm...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Dracula Hakushaku (ドラキュラ伯爵) - Predator and Prey
Written by Morpheus KitamiHorror of Dracula seems to be the vague vibe that this game is trying to get across, where Dracula is clearly a charming figure yet no less an obvious predator.Over the years...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Investigator
Written by MichaelTime for us to sit down together again and talk about this game.Glad to be back with you as we finish out another day in the life of Gabriel Knight, investigative author. Earlier in...
View ArticleSherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. III - Final Rating
Written by Morpheus KitamiIt's time to put the final pieces in place.I now have the unenviable job to review not only the arguable worst game in a series, but as the guy who didn't even review (or...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - It's Better Than a Stick in the Eye
Written by MichaelLast time, I had just settled into day 3, by waking up, stumbling out of my studio apartment, and behaving like a caveman in front of my amazingly dedicated employee, Grace. Now,...
View ArticleAlone in the Dark II - Shot to the Heart
Written by Andy PanthroWhat if I just left?I’m finally back! Apologies for the delay in properly starting this. After quite a long gap from the introduction post, I finally found the time and energy to...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - Dancing with Man's Best Friend
Written by MichaelCan we talk about this game for a while?It’s time for me to go back down to New Orleans again, and continue where I left off on Day 3. Last time around, I learned a few new things,...
View ArticleAlone in the Dark 2 - I Am Not Amazed
Written by Andy PanthroAll work and no play makes Carnby a dull boy.So last time I explored the start of the game, found a weird skip or alternative path, and instead chose to explore a maze. We all...
View ArticleGabriel Knight - Well, Sonny, it Looks Like the Gremlin Has Struck Again...
Written by MichaelGame over. Time to switch to my next title.Last post, I had just landed in day 4. I had a few plans for the day, such as getting the bracelet from our friendly jeweler, Sam,...
View ArticleAlone in the Dark 2 - A Barrel of Fun
By Andy PanthroA classic locked door puzzle.We return to the underground caves beneath Hell’s Kitchen, California. I’ve somehow lost my guns, and so I’m hoping the rest of this will be much more...
View ArticleMissed Classic: Dracula Hakushaku (ドラキュラ伯爵) - Flashback, Heart Attack
Written by Morpheus KitamiOne person watching another person in the darkness, we need a lot of words for this one.Welcome back to Dracula. It's been far too long. To bring everyone back up to speed,...
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