Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express

Publisher: DreamCatcher

Developer: AWE Games

Category: Adventure

Release Dates

N Amer - 11/21/2006

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The Adventure Company Announces Demo for Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express
The world famous novel comes alive in this all-new exciting video game adaptation

Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express Trailer
TAC has released a new trailer for their highly anticipated second installment in the Agatha Christie series

New Website for Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express Launched
Site is Pre-Boarding Pass for Mystery Fans to Step Aboard the Next Big Agatha Christie Mystery Adventure

DreamCatcher, Inc. Signs Actor David Suchet for Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express
Suchet to be Voice of Hercule Poirot in Upcoming Mystery Adventure Video Games

DreamCatcher Announces E3 Line-Up
The company will showcase a strong line-up for 2006 and introduce 9 First Look products at the show.

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Description

The world-famous mystery novel Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, comes alive in this all-new exciting video game adaptation. Murder on the Orient Express is filled with spectacular twists-and-turns and also includes a surprise ending that is different from the original novel. Aboard the historic Orient Express, as Antoinette, a new character introduced in the game, you must help the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solve the puzzling murder of Mr. Ratchett. Is the victim really who he claimed to be? What motive would any of the passengers have that would bring them to commit this heinous crime? It’s up to YOU to find out!

Features

  • An astonishing ending different from the original novel British actor David Suchet as the voice of Hercule Poirot
  • Encounter unique twist-and-turns as you play an all new character, Antoinette Marceau
  • Experience the new and very creative built-in hint system as Hercule Poirot acts as your mentor and confidante
  • Veteran studio AWE Games and famed author Lee Sheldon pair up again to bring us the second video game in a series of adventures for the PC, based on novels by Agatha Christie
  • Shadow and interact with over 20 different characters throughout your investigation to gain insight on each suspect
  • Visually impressive graphics and weather effects immerse you deeper into the mystery without the requirement of expensive hardware
  • 20+ hours of engrossing gameplay

Hardware Requirements

  • OS: Windows® 2000/XP CPU: 1.4 GHz Pentium® 3 Processor
  • RAM: 256 MB
  • Disk Space: 1.5 GB
  • CD/DVD-ROM: 16x
  • Video Card: 64 MB DirectX® 9 Compatible Video Card
  • Sound: 16-bit DirectX® Compatible
  • Input: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers

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7.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay7
Graphics8
Sound6
DifficultyMedium
Concept6
Overall7.0

Reviewer: Anise Hollingshead

Review Date: 12/01/2006


The classic novel Murder on the Orient Express comes alive in this affectionate tribute

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GZ Preview:

Scott “M Balmer” Kuvin - 05/11/2006

Agatha Christie’s book comes to life with a few minor changes

Full Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express Preview


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