Gabriel Knight 1  - Sierra (Budget) œ9.99

     Reviewed by Dave Stone, PC HD version  on a P120.

NB: I played the HD version. The CD ROM is widely reported to be
even better.

An atmospheric venture into New Orleans Voodoo by a shabby but
curious bookshop owner (a common adventure hero profession). Some
of the puzzles were obscure & required help, but there was
terrific satisfaction as each day ended - indicating required
tasks had been completed.

The menacing atmosphere develops nicely throughout the Game with
help from your researcher and several other characters who can be
questioned repeatedly as new information is discovered. The plot
is full of surprises and twists (I had not predicted the
identity of the Voodoo Chief).


I was however baffled by Gabriel's death at the end - pre-ordained
according to previous reviews & the SynTax solution.  How could
Gabriel have survived to appear in the sequel? Well he can and did
- but fast reactions are needed to do it.

I have seen the six CD sequel for as little as œ14.99 - another
bargain.












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