i had this game in 1993 and played it all the way through then (w/ the help of a hint book). i recently replayed the game by doing everything i could think of each day and then using a walkthru to see if i missed anything. i wish i had not done this because it prevented me from experiencing the game naturally. i should have just bumbled along on my own and then referenced a walkthru when i got stuck. regardless, i can’t see anyone beating this game without some kind of outside help. i’d say that about 85% of the game’s puzzles are solvable if you’re perceptive and paying attention. however, the remaining 15% i consider to be very difficult because they make you feel like how would i ever know that i needed to do that? maybe they’re there to help sell hint books.

i finished with 336 out of 342. i probably missed a few minor things. i remember when i was younger that i had a lot of trouble with the africa segment. this time i didn’t so much because i vaguely remembered what to do. i don’t think anyone will get through that segment without dying a few times even with a walkthru.

i really love this game. based on nostalgia alone i’d rate it 5/5 but that aside i would realistically rate it 4.5/5. the set up of a struggling author playing detective seems really cliche but that doesn’t really detract from the overall great story. voodoo topic…research, forboding, etc.

score breakdown: http://www.the-spoiler.com/ADVENTURE/Sierra/gabriel.knight.5.html

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