The Abbey

a.k.a. Murder in the Abbey

published by Crimson Cow / Akella in 2008-05, developed by Alcachofa Soft, running on Windows

type: adventure
genre: Cartoon, Historical
setting: Medieval
perspective: 3rd person
player options: single player

languages: eng rus

2.5/5

Official description

"The Abbey" is a mystery story in the format of a classic point-and-click adventure game that has been penned by Emilio de Paz, who, among other games, was responsible for the highly successful "Clever & Smart". Using the mouse, the player guides Leonardo and his assistant Bruno through approx. 60 locations in the faithful reproduction of a medieval abbey. Innovative technologies enable camera angles and sequences which, until now, have only been seen in movies.

Overview of features:

* Innovative cinematic presentation through a new method of combining 2D and 3D graphics unique in a point-and-click adventure game
* A complete reproduction of a medieval abbey, with architecture, works of art, secret passages, and treasures.
* 1,000 scenes in 60 locations promise 40 hours of gameplay
* Cinematic sound: music, effects, and top quality voice output completely in Dolby Surround Sound
* Over 70 minutes of orchestral soundtrack played by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra