Product Description

How does a millionaire wind up with a phony diamond? Can Hercule Poirot solve a murder on an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous when everyone has an alibi? One of Agatha Christie's most famous characters is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday. Taking on the role of detective Hercule Poirot, players can scour a stunning tropical island for clues and delve deeper into the mysterious relationships between over 20 unique characters to search out the killer. Additional storyline appended to that of the original novel providing a new ending Exceptionally rendered exotic environments with painstaking detail 20+ hours of gameplay ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4390 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Dreamcatcher
• Model: PCO54350MB
• Released on: 2007-10-16
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Dimensions: .75 pounds

Features

• Play as world renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot
• Over 20 unique characters to interact with each with their own motives
• Cinematic camera perspectives emphasizing character facial emotions
• Shadowing ability allows Poirot to stealthily follow suspects from a discreet distance
• Advanced in-game hint system including automatic journal recording

Customer Reviews

My favorite so far...
First off, let me say that I had absolutely no technical issues with this game. It ran flawlessly. Second of all, I loved it. Out of the three Agatha Christie games that I've played, this one was my favorite. The scenery was great, and there was a lot to explore. There were many character interactions as well. I almost thought twice about getting it because of the somewhat negative reviews on this site, but I am glad that I did anyway. Lots of fun!

Evil Under the Sun
I have played other games in the Agatha Christie line and this one was hard to play. I would like to have known a little more about the way to move about in the game and how to find clues without constant going back and forth and running into dead ends. I guess I like the hidden objects format of Death on the Nile and Peril at End House.

not a good game
I am a point and click gamer and I love Agatha Christie unfortunately this game doesn't provide much enjoyment.
The plot is there, the graphics are OK and if you love clicking over the place in many areas to find what Poirot is supposed to do next then fine. But if you are looking for a good mix of plot with some puzzles thrown in to break the tedium then you are in for a disappointment.

There are only 2 puzzles - one piece together a letter and once a puzzle box. the rest is all find the items and use them but that doesn't really rescue the game as there is so much dialogue. If you haven't read the book and wish it to be like a more interactive book then this game might be for you but for gamers looking for some puzzles etc then keep on looking.

You don't even get the book with this game. the 1st game in the series was the best (and then there were none) the second one is more like this game, long dialogue so if you liked that one you might like this one.