Hercule Poirot is Back!
Everyone's favorite Belgian inspector, Hercule Poirot, is back for yet another thrilling adventure in Agatha Christie's Peril at End House. The year is 1927. Poirot, now retired, was taking a nice little vacation on the Cornwall Coast of England. Unfortunately for our inspector, trouble seems to find him no matter where he goes. He meets a lovely young lady named Magdala "Nick" Buckley after an a bothersome bee spooked her and caused her to take a tumble. After telling Poirot of all her recent accidents, including the brakes going out on her car, the clever Hercule suspects that foul play is afoot. And if you know Poirot, he's rarely ever wrong.
And so begins another fantastic Agatha Christie tale, this one taking place at a ratty old mansion known as End Manor. Hercule Poirot has come out of retirement and it's up to you to help the old badger solve yet another intriguing mystery. Is someone out to get poor Miss Buckley? It's up to you to find out!
Hidden Objects Fun
The Agatha Christie games have always featured fun hidden objects gameplay and Peril at End House is absolutely no exception. You'll explore the vast manor and find hidden objects in every nook and cranny, all of which will help you uncover the truth behind Miss Buckley's recent multiple misfortunes. The missing items will range from simple things like animals and household appliances to more complex objectives like finding letters to spell a certain word or finding keys and putting them back into the slots that they go again. The gameplay is anything but stale and will keep you entertained throughout the entire game.
Another fantastic thing about the game's mechanics are the special puzzles. After clearing certain levels, you'll have to complete a special bonus stage. This might be something like filling in the blanks on a letter or reconstructing a torn apart newspaper.
One of the best things about this product is its actual detective work. Along with Poirot, you'll discover hints and clues and you'll actually get to use your own judgement to come up with your own theories. For someone who's always taken an interest in detective work, it can be a lot of fun.
A Treat for the Eye
Peril at End House features some gorgeous visuals. The settings and objects all look strikingly realistic and each stage has a few animations that help it simply come to life. Some of the items that you're looking for may even move around on, so make sure you keep an eye open!
The story is told in wonderfully drawn comic panels that do an excellent job of moving the narrative forward without getting too wordy and boring. I don't know about you, but I feel like reading giant blocks of text can sometimes be a chore.
A Worthy Entry
Agatha Christie's Peril at End House is a great game with an engaging story, well worthy of the Christie name. Those who like a riveting mystery to go along with their hidden objects gameplay will find a lot to love here.
