Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders Demo

Mysteries are always intriguing to watch or investigate, especially when they seem to be leading from one clue to the next. The thrill of the hunt is quite exciting if you enjoy puzzles, but real-life mysteries rarely lead you to treasures or hidden ruins. On the other hand, crimes can be pretty interesting as well, at least if you don’t mind being around dead bodies all the time.

Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders is a point & click adventure game in which you play the role of Hercule Poirot, the incredible detective who’s always ready to tackle the most perplexing mysteries. The game plays a lot like a classic of the genre, but there are some new elements as well, although not all of them are great additions to the gameplay. Even so, you can have a lot of fun with the mechanics if you give them a chance.

As for the story, it all starts with a murder and a suspect that warns Poirot about his upcoming spree. The killer calls himself ABC, and he unleashes a series of gruesome murders all around the city, practically daring the detective to come looking for him. Many other characters make an appearance along the way, and it’s worth noting that the plot is taken directly from an Agatha Christie novel.

You can interact with the environment using the mouse, which is only natural in a point & click adventure game. However, there are some mini-games as well every now and again, such as observing a particular object for clues, or even interrogating suspects to extract information from them. You definitely won’t be bored, but you won’t be dazzled either, especially since it’s almost impossible to fail or miss something.

As for the graphics, the game certainly looks great, especially since it’s designed in a fully 3D environment. The camera angles can be a tad annoying sometimes, especially when you are indoors, but it’s not as bad as in other games. The atmosphere is completed by the nice music and the decent voice acting that inspires some life into the characters.

Although it’s not a very good adventure game, Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders tells a very interesting tale and it’s simple enough for everyone to handle the mechanics. Hence, if you want something light to occupy your spare time with, this might do the trick.