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Addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: November 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game was addictived from the word start. There are several hard puzzles but the outcome is worth the work. I had to use tips from the internet on occasion but it did not take away the thril of the game. It is set back in the 4o's and it like watching a movie unravel before your eyes. The graphics were great and very quick to go from one play to another. A very good "who done it" with a unbelievable ending.

Great Film Noir atmosphere

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: February 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Black Dahlia is a lot of fun to play.You can really immerse yourself in the mysterious-40's atmosphere. I have always been partial to film noir, and BD captures the feeling nicely. The puzzles are medium to difficult, but not so frustrating that you tear your hair out before you solve them.And they are not pointless puzzles, either, which is appreciated. The entire ambience is dark, brooding, and at times, frightening.This kind of game is my favorite...good story,good puzzles,logical progression. The graphics are properly moody,as well.I think you will have a lot of fun playing BD.

Incredible!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: February 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This was a fantastic computer game! I'd been bored for quite a while, and this was exactly what I needed to pick me up. "Black Dahlia" was an amazing mystery thriller with fantastic graphics. The actors were actually quite good, a rarity in most computer games. I was so addicted to this game that I spent my whole day on it instead of an essay I should have been working on! Some of the puzzles are difficult (I'll confess to using the cheat sheet on most of it), but it was all so beautifully done that I really didn't mind. You must try this game, it's incredible!

Absolutely mysterious

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: December 08, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Finally a adventure game with true story of crime and intrigue behind it taking place in the early 40's. Wonderful graphics and story compose a perfect adventure game for quite everybody as the mazority of the puzzles are really challenging. Despite all the dangers and the people chasing you you have to find the "torso killer" after all this incredible and unbelieveable things that happen to you. Now better switch off the lights , turn the speakers on and enjoy....!

Great and super creepy game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is super creepy! I totally loved it! There are only a few problems. 1. It was kind of not understandable. I totally didn't understand the end. I mean, aren't ends supposed to be happy? The end was really freaky, too, but I liked it. 2.Bugs. Maybe it was just my game, but especially on disc six, it would shut down withan error message every 20 seconds! I'm not exagerrating either. 3. Um, why is this game rated everyone? Ages 6 and up, I mean, this is a scary game with dead bodies and parts of bodies, swearing, lots of violence, blood and gore, ext. It should be at least rated teen. 4. Hard puzzles. I used the walkthrough a lot, probably because I am stupic. Advice: Use a walkthrough. Or hints! Other then that, this game is fantastic! It has a great storyline, terrific acting, fabulous graphics, and lots of other great stuff too! Yeah, this game is sort of depressing, but there are lot of things you could do to get a laugh, like spin around really fast and you will get a funny video clip, or click on yourself when you are on the phone at the sunset arms hotel, or click shift and leave the santini house. My advice: definitly buy this game!!!!

Pilgrim-A Perfect and True Adventure Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Well here goes. I have never written a review before. Black Dahlia is a must for Adventure gamers. It takes place during the second world war. Our hero is trying to find clues to what is happening in the game. It is very linear, but not difficult to follow. I did, however, need a walkthrough. The first puzzle of difficulty is a stained glass window that has been broken. It is one of the best in the game. I loved it. As you go through the game it will prove very intriguing to you and it is also very scarry. The game is six discs of pure adventure gaming with puzzles that are very original and very satisfying when you complete them. Towards the end you find yourself in a tomb underground looking for the Black Dahlia, which I am told, was a real object in the second world war. The game moves very quickly and I found that the dialogue was not overly done. For the most part, situations are presented to you and you must use your knowledge and basic intelligence to get to the end. I believe it deserves five stars and I must admit that it was the first adventure game I played when I got my new computer. Since then I have another computer with the highest possible attributes. So for what it is worth, the game will play on almost any system and it is very good exerience for adventure game lovers to get in so deep, you will not want to come out even for you dinner. Everyone is looking for a good adventure game that will play on their new machines. Black Dahlia could be the ticket. If you have not had the pleasure of playing the game, try to get your hands on it. You will not be sorry for one minute.

Jimbo!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Minor bugs... Won't work in XP.

But Jimbo is such a lovable character. :D

I have that entire game memorized to a T.

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.

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.

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

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