Twilight Software presents
                     The Sydney Mystery

       http://www.twilightsoftware.com/sydneymystery/

                  A mystery computer game
                        for Windows
          Created on location in Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Mystery :: Story

Uncle Fred is a retired Private Investigator.  You're his niece.
You have just returned to Sydney, and discover a message on your
answering machine.  It's Uncle Fred, asking you to visit him as
soon as possible!

But at Uncle Fred's house, you discover that he has been
kidnapped, and that the police have already cordoned off the
house.  Talking to his next door neighbor, you discover this bad
news and more.

Entering his house anyway, you begin the hunt for clues and items
that might be useful.  You will discover the names of some of your
uncle's old friends, and so the trail of clues continues.

Through the course of the game, you will travel to all of the most
popular spots of the city of Sydney, including the harbour, the
Opera House, the city and bushland.  You will also visit the
stately homes of various characters, a restaurant, and a corporate
headquarters near to the harbour.

Ten different characters inhabit the various locations.  You will
talk to them in full-motion-video interactive conversations.
These characters are all somehow connected to your uncle, and each
of them helps to unravel the mystery.

As the game progresses, you will discover a series of bombings
that have rocked the city of Sydney.  Your uncle was apparently
investigating these bombings, but the questions remain:

Why has your uncle been kidnapped?

Why are the bombings happening?

Who is responsible?

You will control the progress of the game, it will be up to you to
solve this mystery, by talking, exploring and using the items
around you to solve the story's challenges.

Some of the credits:

AGE Adventure Game Engine... Programmed by Brendan Reville

AGE is the underlying engine that delivers the adventure game
experience.  Old information on licensing the engine is available
at www.twilightsoftware.com/age.  Brendan wrote the engine while
enjoying his summer holidays during a computer science degree.

The Sydney Mystery... Designed, written, photographed, filmed and
produced by Brendan Reville

Brendan had wanted to do a mystery adventure game set in Sydney
for many years, and with the world's interest focusing on the city
in the year 2000, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to begin.
Brendan set about creating a game from scratch, requiring a great
deal of work and perseverance.  It took until 2003 for him to
release it!

The Performers

Narrator... Liz Bourke

Liz contributes her Aussie accent to the narration of the main
character - the niece of Uncle Fred.

Uncle Fred... Justin Downey

Justin Downey lives next door to Twilight Software headquarters,
in the suburbs north of Sydney.  After playing a great part in the
forthcoming title The Millennium Adventure, Justin brought his
enthusiasm to the new part of the kidnapped uncle.

Reg... Ray Kearney, PhD

With a doctor in philosophy from Oxford, Ray is probably
overqualified to play our uncle's loyal friend Reg.  At any rate,
he delivered an excellent performance, just as he did in the
forthcoming title the Millennium Adventure too.

Sharlene... Moira Hutchinson

Playing the part of our uncle's next-door neighbour is Brendan's
aunt Moira.  While new to acting, she did a great job playing the
neighbour, who appears to be warm and friendly.

Dame Gertrude... Eileen Shannon

Brendan's Nana plays the part of the wealthy and well- connected
Dame Gertrude.  With experience in art and debating, as well as a
bit-part in The Millennium Adventure, Mrs. Shannon delivers a
well-controlled performance.

The Secretary... Catherine Cooper

Catherine is an old school-friend of Brendan's friend Susan Choy,
and her bubbly personality made her the perfect choice for a
pleasant and helpful secretary.  Catherine is studying to be an
actuary, which means she's smart, too!

Michael Idon... Mike Igguldon

Mike's charisma and professional appearance made him the obvious
choice to play Mr. Idon, the chairman of the Exa Corporation.
Amongst other things, Mike works as a motivational speaker.

The Waiters... Michael and Karina Chin

In real life, Michael and Karina Chin are indeed waiters at their
family restaurant The Jalan Sehala, in inner-city Enmore.  Michael
works as a teacher, while Karina for the government; their parents
run this popular restaurant.

Beachman... Peter Howie

Peter is an old school-friend of Brendan's, and works as a senior
graphic designer at an advertising company.  His bravery - wearing
a koala suit on a popular Sydney beach on a weekend morning - is
notable!

Snakey... Gwydion Elderwyn

Gwydion delivered a stellar performance as the small-time crook
Snakey, bringing new levels of sliminess and evil to the computer
screen.  Gwydion has a significant interest in film- making and
animation.  Gwydion will also appear in The Millennium Adventure.

Jessica Doe... Nicolette Armansin

With significant experience in theatre, Nicolette brought
professionalism and style to the part of Jessica Doe, a
policewoman on assignment in bushland overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Nicolette studies commerce and also played a major part in The
Millennium Adventure.  We filmed Nicolette on a very windy day -
it was a major struggle to even stay standing!














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