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The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery (1995)
Great story, acceptable acting
This game has a great storyline that really draws you in. The historical background (the mysteries surrounding the German king Ludwig) and the location (Munich, Germany) add to the atmosphere and credibility of the story. The horror elements create a good tension. The actors are not always believable, but not bad enough to become really irritating.
Black Dahlia (1998)
Great, but difficult, game with a good storyline
This game is more a movie with puzzles in between than an adventure.
The story is superb, it spans almost 10 years and there are locations in the USA and Germany. The plot revolves around a black gem, the Black Dahlia, that has mystical powers, and an ancient brotherhood of knights. Throw in some Nazis and you have a true Indiana Jones type of story. The actors are ok. Darren Eliker delivers a good performance as the main character Jim Pearson, and there are cameos by Dennis Hopper and Teri Garr. The acting is sometimes a bit cheesy, but that gives the movie a real B-movie feel.
The puzzles are moderately difficult and occasionally nearly impossible, so I would recommend playing the game with a walkthrough (but don't use it too quickly!).
The game is fairly long (8 CD-ROMS!), so it will keep you occupied for quite a while. Definitely recommended, especially for the good story and atmosphere!
Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
What a waste
It could have been so good: Roberto Benigni as the son of inspector Clouseau, and veterans Herbert Lom and Claudia Cardinale as supporting cast. But Blake Edwards forgot a movie needs a decent script. Instead, he insults the audience with a completely implausible story, that's not even remotely funny. Only Benigni makes this movie a (very little) bit watchable.