Laura E. HallJan 31, 2023

Are there any predecessors for the style of input/progress gating found in Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol?

In each, you have blanks requiring info about a given scene that you must fill in correctly, through deduction and other puzzle solving, in order to progress. (See pics for screenshots from each)

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Show threadAdam Cafolla

@lauraehall

I've not played either game, but what you are describing and the screenshots sounds kind of reminiscent of Discworld Noir. You didn't have to fill in blanks, but everything you learned went in a notebook and then you could use it to ask anyone questions (and possibly even to interact with the environment, I can't remember as it's been years since I played it).

Unfortunately it's not available any more so you'd have a heard time finding a copy...

Jan 31, 2023 at 6:22pmWeb
Show threadLaura E. HallJan 31, 2023
@adaliabooks hmm, I wonder if it's possible to find it in an emulator version? I'll look into it, thank you!!
Show threadAdam CafollaJan 31, 2023

@lauraehall

That's probably the best chance of playing it, it's well worth it, it's an excellent game.