Art of Murder is a point-and-click adventure game developed by City Interactive.
Art of Murder: FBI Confidential is an amazing "point-and-click" adventure game for Windows-based PCs, developed by City Interactive and distributed by iWin.
The concept of three-dimensional modeled characters placed in 2D pre-rendered scenarios made me think of an impressive and attractive result - however, it is a bit far from what can be expected nowadays. The scenarios are nicely done and there is a large number of objects on screen, all sharp and recognizable. Unfortunately, scenarios are somehow empty and not only because there is only one or two objects to interact with at each stage, but also because they are extremely static.
Regarding the sound section, I can say that it is fitting and decent. The background music is present throughout the adventure and can be heard at all locations, and although it is a bit repetitive it does not obstruct the gaming experience. Sound effects are not outstanding but they appear at the right moments, and they realistically reflect the action to which they are associated.
Gameplay-wise, the choice made by the developing team is possibly one of the most successful of the genre, because it brings comfort to the user improving the gaming experience. To keep up with the adventure we will only use two mouse buttons: the primary button to perform actions and the secondary button to access objects' and characters' descriptions. We also have the option to run and thus not be bothered by Nicole's slow walking.
Summing it all up, I can say that the detective essence of this adventure game can be a lot of fun for the fans of the genre.
Pros
- Pre-rendered 2D scenarios
- Nice story
Cons
- Rather stiff characters