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Another good one

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 42 / 45
Date: November 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Good. Better than the first one 'And then there are none' . David Suchet narrates text for Poirot. Recommended for both Adventure gamers and Agatha Christie fans.

The riddles are generally more logic (ATTWN had some flows in game plot as well as very short acts). Well , hmpf, there is an annoying thing as I 've found: You are supposed to eavesdrop conversations with a glass , but u do that while the conductor is watching you :)

The game offers an alternative solution so players that have read the book don't expect the famous poirot solution exposed in the book to come in.

Minor flaws: The game wants the CD even after the full installation. And I don't like the way that the inventory allows you to combine items: Most games will simply permit you to grab something and to put it on something else, allowing you to combine it. In MOTOE, you need to place all items to be combined on a specific slot (which is in a different screen than the inventory) and press the 'combine' button. And, if someone needs something and you already have it in your inventory, he will get it automatically. Yes, it saves you time, but it is a bit far of reality. Also, you have to search all the shoes in order to find out a footprint match, in order to complete the "poirot advice" . Even If you find the footprint match at once, you still have to search all other shoes only to get a comment like 'this shoe is much too small for that footprint' . Oh, and I don't like the fact that many shoes are indentical ;)

And something weird: You can search other's luggage even if they are in the same room. Weird eh?

The sound? Good. Better than in ATTWN. What I don't like in the sound is that it is much in the background and doesn't scare you to make you get off your chair. Note: That doesn't mean that the sound is bad; It is just my personal opinion.

Other good things: Saves include a snapshot, game installs completely, you can configure screen effects, subtitles included. TAC keeps the good work up.

Oh and also: Remember you are not playing as Poirot. Tricky? Even off-line, David Suchet narration rocks.

Thumbs down: A bit short. I finished it within 2 days. Yeah, perhaps I 've been playing too long ;)

Thumbs up: Book is included.
Thumbs up: You can configure screen effects, VERY useful for low cpus.
Thumbs up: 3rd finale. Exciting.

For these, I give a 5/5.

Very Cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

These types of computer games are great fun. As an adult, I don't spend much time playing, but I would definitely get sucked into this one. My daughter plays them too fast and then it's done. So that is the one downfall; it is a one game thing. Good game to do with someone you're having a hard time knowing what to do with. The graphics are good. Can be a little difficult ot manipulate.

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.

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!!!

An enjoyable romp true to Dame Agatha's Poirot

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: January 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Murder on the Orient Express is the second Agatha Christie novel to be made into a PC game by AWE Productions, with several notable improvements from their first AC outing And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians). The story centers on a murder aboard the famous Orient Express. Set in 1934 (when the novel was originally published), twelve passengers (including Belgian detective Hercule Poirot) are trapped in the snowbound train during a winter avalanche. When one of the passengers is murdered, all are suspect. Instead of playing as Poirot, a new character, Antoinette Marceau, was invented, combining two characters from the original novel: a French lieutenant and M. Bouc, director of the rail company. Antoinette does Poirot's sleuthing for him after he is injured, and does so with grace and wit.

The book deviates from the novel's original ending, adding a new dimension to the mix. The majority of the in-game dialogue is taken directly from the novel, and new dialogue fits in well with Dame Agatha's original spirit. Graphics are excellent: characters are appropriately dressed and styled for the mid-1930s, and the background details are exquisite. The in-game camera lends itself to very cinematic moments, including exterior shots of the train as Antoinette briefs Poirot. Although not perfect, I greatly enjoyed Murder on the Orient Expressn and am greatly impressed at how much thought and care was taken to make the game true to the book.

The good:
+ Graphics
+ Music
+ Plot (including "new" ending)
+ Inclusion of paperback copy of Murder on the Orient Express
+ Rating system (you earn more points for deducing solutions without Poirot's assistance)
+ Ability to jump between rail cars to cut down on backtracking
+ Superb voice acting, particularly from David Suchet, the original BBC Poirot

The bad:
- One or two extremely far-fetched puzzles that required a walkthrough (you'll never look at cake batter and orange juice the same way!)
- Certain features are not intuitive / user-friendly. The most serious of these are the inventory and fingerprinting functions.
- If you've already read the book / seen the movie, you know how this ends.
- If Antoinette is French (educated in England), why is her spoken French so horribly British???

Note: a patch is available that corrects several minor gameplay issues related to dialogue, inventory, and crashes.

caveat emptor

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: December 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The game held my interest all through, however, be warned, it is conversation-heavy. There are few puzzles, all of which are reasonably easy and integrated within the play. You play as a lady helper of Poirot who is confined to his compartment. His voice "advises" you throughout the game. Once the inconsistency of this is passed over, then the game works well. Overall the game lasted approximately 15 hours. This was without any help either from within (Poirot) or outside (walkthrough), so it is short but not ridiculously so. There is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing which is helped by a short cut system built-in to the game. Eventually Poirot gives the denouement with you providing the evidence (you need a good memory and to pay attention to conversations throughout the game). There is no way of recording conversations within the game. Check also your documents - there are fingerprint and passport listings (I only discovered this later in the game, after it was too late to be of use!). Poirot presents all 3 solutions and the choice is made automatically.

Plus points:
Sound (David Suchet's voice makes the game), graphics (natural effects are available but can be removed for lower specification computers), storey line (I guessed solutions 1 & 2 about halfway through, but solution 3 was novel), bonus book included.

Minus points:
clumsy inventory item combination, opening the safe is tricky (even when knowing the combination), you have to check all remaining shoes even after you find a match to the footprint.

Overall:
Worth playing but nothing ground-breaking.

A nice change of pace from today's standard fare

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: January 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the rich world of the game and not simply running around shooting at things. The game requires subtlety and attention to detail, which is very nicely rendered throughout the game. You play the role of an armchair detective who gets to play out her dream in real life as she investigates a murder on the Orient Express with the help of the famous detective Poirot, who happens to be on board. You interview the passengers, hunt for clues, solve puzzles and put your ingenuity to work to solve the mystery. The game interface is clean and easy to use, the world is rich in detail, and the characters are all well developed, each with secrets of their own.

I played the game on weekends over the past month, and took six pages of notes as I discovered clues and information about the suspects. I can't remember the last time I was this invested into a video game. Great fun! I am looking forward to more titles in this genre now that I have experienced this one. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a change of pace from the popular games of today which seem to all be cut from the same mold.

A Mixture of Game & "Movie"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: December 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

In "Murder on the Orient Express", you play Antoinette - an office employee of the train company - who, when asked to ensure Mr. Poirot(the famous detective) receives extra-special treatment aboard the train, finds herself in the position of detective herself.

After an avalanche forces their train to stop, it's discovered that one of the passengers has been killed. Although the name given on his paperwork is Ratchett, it becomes clear that this is not his real name. Who is this murdered man & who would want to see him dead? This is what you'll have to figure out, now that Poirot's sprained ankle has stopped him from venturing out of his cabin.

Once you realize who the victim is, it's now time to find & piece the clues together that will enable you to determine who did it & why. The answer may just surprise you...

Overall, I really liked this game! However, there are a few shortcomings - which is why I gave it 4 stars. These shortcomings include: the beginning is slow, every time you move onto another scene you must wait while the picture loads, and at times there is more "movie" than game playing. Yet, even with these downfalls, I would still highly recommend "Murder on the Orient Express" for those who enjoy mystery-type games.

I The Detective

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game is fun, but not the easiest or most straight-forward I've played. Things need to be done pretty much in the correct order to finish the game. The graphics are good, but not great. It sticks pretty close to the book so that is great. I would recommend the game. It is fun and absorbing.

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