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Don't Miss "Missing"--A Different And Innovative Breed Of Adventure Gaming

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: December 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I don't typically review video games, but the other overall reviewer scores did not do justice to this innovative game. I do love adventure gaming--particularly if it's a dark and disturbing journey. The more wicked, the more macabre--the better. I have enjoyed the traditional point-and-click type of game ("The Beast Within" was my first foray into computer games and will always hold a special place in my heart as one of the absolute best!) They can be a bit corny, they can be a bit repetitive and most of them follow the same formula--but I lean toward this convention because they are the most "movie-like" of games. "Missing" uses some of the same storytelling devices, but provides a new twist (which is rare in this day).

This unique game sets you up as an investigator looking into the disappearance of two reporters and tracking a serial killer. Unlike a point-and-click adventure, however, you are not navigating a character through the action. You and your computer are the action. You receive messages, clues, and puzzles that you must decipher to get the story to unfold and follow the murderer's trail. The video segments used are jaggedly cut and reminiscent of the film "Seven" in motif. You actually communicate with the killer, he taunts you. You receive email from him and other interested parties--it is a fully immersive environment. But it is a smart game, too. You use the Internet to research clues, you need to be logical, you need to think--"Missing" is not a kid's game (rated 17+).

The game also challenges your manual dexterity. Some of the puzzles require you to play rather arbitrary games--some of which are very difficult. While not my favorite part of the game, I always got a huge sense of accomplishment when I finished a particularly nasty challenge. Every time you solve something (physically or mentally), you are treated to more video images. These are exceedingly well done, well acted, and increasingly scary.

This game won many awards for good cause. It's innovative, different and without question one of the most intriguing games in recent years. Challenge you intellect, for once, and stop a madman in the process. KGHarris, 12/06.

Missing Is the Most Inventive Interactive Game Ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: December 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If you are looking for a true adventure that requires problem solving skills, this is the game for you. It is so interactive, you feel like you are actually part of the game as you research on the web for clues hidden on websites and you get taunting email from the "serial killer" as well as other characters within the game. It was so immersive and realistic, it was just great! I highly recommend this as it blows other games away. I've not found any other games that come close to this one.

Not worth it

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 15
Date: December 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is not working at all. I have been constantly trying to install it since Christmas, and it wouldn't work until this morning. When it finally did install, it said the server was down. I called the helpline and they told me to install a patch, which I told them I already installed. He told me more junk about re-installing it, which I had already tried many times. This game is not worth the trouble

Doesn't Work

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 13
Date: March 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Game installs fine, initial video plays, but then during registration it can't connect to the server. Support is non-existant. The webpage doesn't even list this game under it's support section.

Supposedly there's a patch, but I can't find one...

I'd review the actual game for you, but, well...

MISSING takes you for a wild ride!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

i play all types of games... fps, rts, mmo, puzzle/adventure; and few games have captured my imagination more than Missing. its fantastic fun that will at times frustrate, scare, titilate, shock, and enlighten you. overall, the quality is onpar with the Myst series. i bought the game but didnt start playing it until one night i threw a party at my house and 2 curious friends installed the game and started playing.... it was a pretty rocking party but no later than 10 minutes had gone by before half of us were crowding around the computer to play Missing. its a wonderful blend of interactive play, puzzle solving, and historical research. in the end id estimate it took us about 40 hours to resolve this first installment of the game. my wife just bought me the expansion "Evidence: The LAst Ritual" so im waiting for a free weekend to lock myself away in our study with a pot of coffee hehehe. most people arent aware of it but---BE HAPPY THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE THE ADVENTURE COMPANY MAKING THESE WONDERFUL GAMES!

Disappointed

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 10
Date: February 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I read other reviews on this game before buying it. I was excited by the internet element. However, I was disappointed when I got the game because it wasnt like a traditional adventure game that I play. I thought I would get to be the character and actually be able to go around places in the game and solve a mystery. This game is all puzzles, and they are relatively difficult puzzles. I stopped playing in the second session of puzzles because it was so frustrating. If these puzzles had been incorporated more into the game than just puzzles and movie clips I would have been more interested.

issues

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

i think this game has a great concept and would be fun to play...if it would work properly. fist of all i had the issue of it not connecting to the internet but then i installed the patch and it worked out. but then if i play the game for more than 5 minutes it completely shuts my computer off. my computer meets all the requirements and i couldnt find anything on the internet about this problem to fix it. i tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it but it didnt work. so now i can play the game in 5 minute intervals and lose everything i was working on when it shuts off or i could try to exchange it and see if its just that cd. so if you buy this game i hope it works out for you!

No email support for this game.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This was a really fun, different game to play. But don't count on getting the "supposed" emails that they say you will be getting. And those emails have a lot of information that help solve some of the puzzles. Thank goodness I found a sight that someone had all of the emails on. A lot of the websites created for the game are still up. You need to download a couple of patches. One being to be able to connect to the proper website address, and another to be able to complete a game in the last stage.
Other than that, I enjoyed the game immensely. It's creepy, and the puzzles are challenging and fun.

Internet mayhem

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Lots of puzzles to solve. Its kind of like you are disecting the killer's
mental faculties in order to read his mind. On the downside, this game is
very unforgiving if you mess up with setting up your e-mail for the game
use. This has happened to me and I am currently trying to undo the damage.
If you can put up with a little bit of instability you can have a lot of
fun with this game.

Thomas Silva

Game does not work

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this game with great anticipation. It sounded like so much fun. I recieved the game and it does not work at all. It goes runs for a few minutes but just as you enter the game itself it stops. I even had a pc geek check my computer and he said I have more than enough requirements for it to run. I did not bother to send it back as it only wastes more time and money. Too bad, great concept. Do not buy this game. It is a waste of money.

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