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Interesting and enjoyable

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A really good game for anyone that enjoys "point and click" adventure/mystery games. The plot and story line are implemented in the software sequencing very well and follows the book very closely. The rendered graphics, computer animation and character "voice" presentation are excellent. Through a dumb mistake on my part, I was stuck for a while but, after going back over previously covered ground, found and corrected my mistake. From that point on, the gameplay resumed very smoothly to a successfull and enjoyable conclusion. In The Adventure Company game "And Then There Were None", I found a couple of software "glitches"/"bugs" but found none in this game. Tech support for this game was very responsive, patient and helpful.

Great Game, Especially For Poirot Fans

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This was a fabulous game. It has great graphics, wonderful voice-overs, and of course, the famous plot. I didn't really expect it to meet my expectations, but I was happily surprised.

David Suchet, the star of the TV series, did Poirot in the game, which gave it an air of authenticity. The young woman who played the main character did a very good job.

The many puzzles were mostly challenging, but not hair-pullingly frustrating. One does considerable walking back and forth on the train, which could be quite irritating after awhile, but the programmers gave us car links at the top of the screen. These enable one to jump from any car (once it has been opened) to any other car, saving a lot of steps.

Overall, this was a very engaging game. I missed it when I had completed it, one of the hallmarks of a great adventure game.

Great for linear gamers

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you like to play linear games or if you're just starting to play PC games and you don't want to wander around for ages, this game is PERFECT for you. In Murder on the Orient Express, you are playing as Antoinette Marceau, an employee of the eponymous train line who assists Hercule Poirot in solving a murder that takes place on the train.

Basically, the game walks you through every step and always points you to what you need to do next--for example, when you need to collect fingerprints from all the suspects, you automatically ask people for them as soon as you pick up the items you need (the first time it happened, I was startled). Sometimes I got frustrated by the illogical actions, but I never needed a walkthrough...and I am usually queen of the walkthroughs. The ending is like an interactive movie, where Poirot reveals the three solutions and prompts Antoinette (you) for her deductions.

I was somewhat disappointed in the graphics--movements were crude and I had a lot of trouble with bugs and crashes. On the other hand, David Suchet is the voice of Poirot, and that makes up for a lot.

Bottom line: the game is 1-2 stars if you like nonlinear games or really sophisticated gameplay. It's 4 stars if you like playing linear games and/or want a game that will keep you on track.

A fun game to play, requires a lot of thought

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game comes with the actual book, so you could either read along with the game, or do one or the other first. The game does require a lot of thinking, and a lot of working with what isn't obvious. It'll help you out a little bit if you have a random ability to make something out of nothing.

A great game!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It really is! I had my hopes up for this series, and this game certainly met my expectations. You play as Antoinette Marceau, a employee working for the train line who has a passion for solving crime. When one of your passengers is murdered, you turn to Poroit to solve the case . When Poroit has an accident and is unable to investigate the murder, you step in to help. This game presents the story in such a way as to make you feel as if you are participating in a movie or something which makes it all the more addictive and fun. Here is a list of the pros and cons of this game.

Pros - Graphics: The graphics in this game were truly stunning. From the grandeur of the Orient Express, to the barren snow-scape everything was just about perfect.
Dialogue: The voice acting in this game was very well done. Everything was done with appropriate emotion and feeling. The only negative thing I have to say about the voices would be Antoinette's accent. She is supposed to be French, but her accent is remarkably un-French.
Puzzles: Most of the puzzles in this game were very doable. They were all about the same level of difficulty and were all very fun. There was one puzzle or task or whatever you want to call it that I needed to consult a walk-through for, but that was all.
Music: This game had a great variety of music. From apparently original music written just for MOTOE to Chopin nocturnes, all of the music was just gorgeous.

Cons - Game play: By game play, I mean how the controls were handled, the speed of the game, and all the other things that are potentially glitchy. The cursor seemed to be very hard to control to me. One tiny bump of the mouse would send it flying across the screen. There were ridiculously long "loading" segments every time you entered or left a room. Antoinette also walked like a zombie. Here she is, trying to solve a murder in a short time, and she strolls everywhere. And we have to wait on her!

As you can see, my list of pros greatly outnumbers the list of cons, so in general I would highly recommend this game. It is rated teen for "Alcohol and tobacco reference, mild blood, and mild violence". As usual, I would like to add to and elaborate on this. There is a minimal amount of profanity to be had in this game. Nothing severe, and nothing very strong. There are a few d's and h's sprinkled throughout. The blood and violence could be upsetting to children I suppose. You have to examine a body, and the man's eyes are open and glazed etc. The blood is not really very graphic though. One more note; if you hate conversations in games, this is not the game for you. You talk, and talk, and talk for a lot of the game. The conversations are never boring, and they are essential for understanding the case, but there is a lot of dialogue. Anyway, I highly recommend this game for anyone waiting on the next Nancy Drew, or for all those mystery buffs out there! Hope I helped

Very Disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My wife and I are fans of adventure games, but MOTOE (and it's previously released sibling, ATTWN) are sorry excuses for the genre. Much of the game play is tedious, and the puzzles are illogical (although slightly less so than ATTWN). After giving this 2nd part of The Adventure Company's Agatha Christie series a chance, I don't expect we'll be wasting money or time on any future installments.

Good Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I enjoyed playing detective in this game but I didn't like the game reloading all the time. You're on a roll and now you have to wait for the game to load for the chapter. You also have to have more that whats recommended to run this game.

Murder on the Orient Express

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Murder on the Orient Express.Not having played a game like this before,I found it very inspiring.I loved the detailed graphics,and the clever way that the game was presented.It keeps you guessing to the very end.You do have to be careful to explore every little detail,so that you don't miss anything that will hold you up in the forward process of the game.The train is beautiful,and it is a great incentive to replay the game over again.
Margaret

This is a lot of fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is the second Agatha Christie game I've purchased and it was even more fun then the first. The graphics are great. The story is fast paced, but is still involved enough to keep you interested and eager to figure out the ending. I was already a fan of the book, so even knowing the ending I still enjoyed getting there. Then there is the 2nd ending which is a great twist. If you like Agatha Christie novels you are going to enjoy playing this game. I can't wait to get another.

A fun-filled Afternoon!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Actually, it was many fun-filled afternoons. This was my first exposure to Agatha Christie on PC and I enjoyed it tremendously. The graphics on the Orient Express are great! I love the interaction. The changing scenes were good. It's important to have a strategy guide or walkthrough to assist you over the "rough spots." If you get stuck ... a good walkthrough can save you hours of grief. I can't wait to try her next installment!!!

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