Hide behind your mask so they won’t discover your true identity, and grab your sword to face the tyranny of the nobility in the days before the French Revolution in this funny point-and-click adventure, following the path of the classics of the 90s… thirty years later!
Developers have meticulously recreated the look, feel, and gameplay mechanics of 1990s point-and-click adventure classics. From the 9-verb user interface to the manual copy protection, every element transports players into a nostalgic retro experience. This faithful homage to genre staples like the Monkey Island series and Indiana Jones will delight veteran fans.
The game's well-designed puzzles challenge players to thoroughly examine their environments, creatively combine inventory items, and engage in clever conversations to progress. Reviewers praise these challenges as both difficult and logical, with solutions that feel immensely satisfying to uncover. This focus on thoughtful puzzle-solving lies at the heart of the classic point-and-click formula.
Players can switch between the two identities of the protagonist - the noble aristocrat Jean Pierre de Saint-Cove, and his masked vigilante alter-ego, The Black Hawk. This dual persona opens up a variety of gameplay scenarios, as players must strategically navigate different situations and solve problems using each identity's unique abilities. Reviewers enjoy the flexibility and added depth this provides.
In keeping with its retro inspirations, the experience urges players to thoroughly scour environments and interact with every object and character. Scanning locations for hotspots and exhausting dialogue options is essential for uncovering clues and advancing the narrative. This sense of discovery and interaction is a hallmark of classic point-and-click adventures.