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Film Noir at its best (well almost)
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User
BD is a perfect example of how well film noir translates in a video game. While devoid of the comic relief that we get in other film noir games like Grim Fandango, this game is great. Many of the "gorrific" cut scenes make it inappropriate for children but a must for adults. Many of the logic puzzles are quite difficult and require a lot of thought (and an occasional glance at a walkthrough) but they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The mixture of history and horror adds to the reality of the game. Who doesn't remember Hoover and the infamous "black list". This game speaks to a dark period in U.S. history, and does it well.
Definitely a must have for the serious gamer.
One of the very best
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User
I first played this game back in 1998, and recently dug it out and played it again. It is still one of the best of this type, if not the best. I could say a lot more but, just buy it. you will be glad you did. This game i believe will be timeless i think people will still be playing this as long as there are machines to run it.
Chris
Great game, but it should be rated Teen or Mature
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User
This is an awesome game but I really don't think It should be rated "E" for everyone.It needs a "Teen" or even "Mature" rating. For example: In the begining of the game you investigate, and try to catch, a psycho who chops people into pieces and wraps them up in newspapers. Don't get me wrong, the game and the puzzles are a blast to figure out, but it's the gore in the game that is not sutable for children. It has bloody and dead bodies+parts, demonic items+activity, murders, and sadistic characters. This game took me weeks to figure out. I actually tried to figure out the clues in my head at work. I looked forward into playing it every day.If you get this game make sure you write EVERYTHING down(Mapping, clues, pictures, etc). It will really be handy when you have to add up and figure out the clues later.
A superb adventure game.
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User
This is probably one of the best games I have ever bought. The reason, is because it puts together everything that should come into a good adventure game, hard puzzles, superb graphics and sound, and lots of depth. It's not for everyone, but if you like working out puzzles, and generally snooping around and investigating, you'll love this game.
Loved IT
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 5
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User
Hours of great fun...puzzles are tough, but the acting and graphics are great. Save often, it's easy to die!
Loved it! You can play on XP too!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User
Fantastically produced game all around (minus a few bugs which are easily overcome - I played it with Windows 98 se). I kept a notepad next to me - geeking out and getting into character is easy to do with this game. Be sure to make Jim spin in circles.
Jim Pearson, what a hottie!
XP? search online for black dahlia windows xp setup and you'll find links for instructions and also a game patch!
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