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

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: December 16, 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.

Save your money

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: October 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Wow, until I played "Missing" I had no idea you could make an entire game from Flash.

Why aren't there _more_ games like this on the market?? Oh yeah, because the only thing you can do with Flash is drag-n-drop, chase balls around on the screen, and watch videos.

To add insult to injury, as one reviewer noted -- this game is indeed demonic. That reviewer might have sounded like a crazy crackpot, but one must only go ten minutes into the game before agreeing with him. Because of the email bug, I was forced to watch the 40-second preview video over (of a women running around terrified and screaming from the supposed serial killer) about five times before I figured out that I needed to download and install some patch. Here's a great example of boring and offensive: an early puzzle involves you watching a video that shows (at the end) someone being kicked and shot in the head. You are then given 10 or more stills from the film to put in order. To solve this, you end up watching the video about 20 times, every time from the very beginning and every time making two clicks to go from frame-ordering to the film. Your reward is yet another screen with floating balls you must chase with your mouse. Having fun yet?

To put my review in perspective: I liked playing Grand Theft Auto and Silent Hill.

***Caution**** Missing Since January

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The game was fair at best.... the problem is, when I finally completed the game and tried to uninstall it, the uninstall program deleted ALL OF MY PERSONAL DATA AND SETTINGS! I am an experienced computer user and I dont' know if it was some crazy glitch or a bad joke, but none the less, it ate half of my computer!!! USE CAUTION with this game.

Makes you think

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Ok, alot of you out there are upset because you're thinking the game doesn't work. WHile you are being frustrating, check out the games website, there are patches that need to be downloaded in order for the game to work. I enjoyed the puzzles this game had to offer. ALthough some were difficult/pointless, they nonetheless did what they were supposed to and that was kill time, and make you think. there is an excellent website out there that will help guide you in the right direction if you get lost. If you would like this website, please email me at jaraivy@yahoo

Realistic Fun, if your patient.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

It took me about ten months to finish this game. I had a love/hate relationship with it. I loved it when I solved the puzzles and hated it when the puzzles didn't make any sense or I was 99.9% sure I had the puzzle solved and it wouldn't let me pass. When this happened, I stopped playing it for a while and then eventually tried again. I also had to download a couple fixes to get the game do what it was supposed to.

The thing that brought me back was the realism. I had no problem getting the emails to keep the game going, the movie sequences were interesting and the killer, The Phoenix, would tease you if you took too long on one puzzle. Granted some of the stages were poorly drawn out games that made Pac-Man look modern but I couldn't stop playing until I beat it.

This game isn't for everyone and I understand why some people gave this game only one star. But I'm hoping they make more realistic games like this.

...no way jose

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: January 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The funny thing is.. I can't even tell you if the game is good or not because you have to register online (otherwise it won't work at all!!) and every time I tried doing that I got the error message "server is unavailable right now - please try again later" hahaha... so every time I tried "again later" I had to start the game from the beginning and watch the intro again and there was no way to skip that. And as far as I read in the description you even have to be online most of the time you are playing to receive hints and emails... bla bla bla.. long story short.. I wouldn't want this game if you would give to me for free... save your money.

Horrible, HORRIBLE execution

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game would have been awesome if the email function worked. As it stands now, you'll have to wait upwards of a day or two to receive emails with clues vital to continuing in the game.

This is complete madness, the absolute epitome of horrendous game design, especially since this email function was the only selling point of this rather dull and poorly produced game in the first place.

Do yourself a favor: put away your credit card, click the back button on your browser, and search for one of the many online riddle sites that offer the same sort of arbitrary puzzles for free, without the awful acting and the crippling dependence upon an a faulty email system.

Boo, Dreamcatcher. Boo.

Demon Possessed

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 23
Date: November 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is absolutely demonic. Throughout the game are signs of witchcraft and demonic activity. A sick and twisted indivudual came up with the concept for the game. The images are highly disturbing. No one should buy or play this game.

It is just not fun.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: October 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I realized I did not like this game after spending 20 minutes pulling a target around on a string for no discernible reason. It may be pretty, but there is no fun. I play games for fun, and if there is no fun, it would be better to take a second job and make money doing something not fun. If you really want to get into this kind of game, search for alternate reality games.

Deeply involving

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Do you like instructions to be precise and obvious when you play a game? If so, stay away from this! This program is designed to get the user to expand their thought process. Work almost as a real spy in trying to break down ways to find answers to questions that are buried so deep that it will take time for anyone to find it. Very little instruction included. But, that's the fun. You discover/uncover the many different paths you will use to find out the truth. Clever video. Very good writing. Above average acting. I enjoyed this program immensely. Well worth the relatively small price tag. Have fun! Well, if you have an internet connection. Wait...you're here right now.... i guess that means that you do!

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