Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray
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Developer(s) | Artematica |
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Platform(s) | Windows |
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Genre(s) | Adventure game |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray (known as Crime Stories: From the Files of Martin Mystere in North America) is the only video game adaptation of the Italian sci-fi detective comic-book franchise called Martin Mystère, starring a detective and his assistant, Java. It is a point-and-click adventure game, published in 2005 by The Adventure Company in North America and GMX Media in Europe. A Macintosh version was planned, but was cancelled in the evaluation stage.[1] Versions for PlayStation 2 and Xbox were also planned, but were also cancelled.[2]
Plot
The player takes on the role of Martin Mystere, a young private eye who is looking into the brutal killing of Professor Eulemberg, a renowned scientist.
Gameplay
The gameplay is standard for graphic adventure games: search for items in order to solve logic puzzles.[3]
Development
Development for the game began around 2002. Most of the time was invested on the storyboard, which was heavily based on the original comic strips of Martin Mystère.[4] The models for the graphics started as layouts on paper. The models were output in Realtime 3D with octagonal views and pre-rendered backgrounds (similar to Druuna: Morbus Gravis and Syberia)[2] and animated with 3DS Max. The game uses Direct3D retained mode that has been discontinued by Microsoft.
Critical reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 45%[8] |
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Adventure Gamers | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GameSpot | 4.1/10[6] |
IGN | 5.2/10[7] |
The game has a Metascore of 45% based on 20 critics.[8]
Computer Gaming Magazine gave a scathing review describing the game as "tragic", adding that it was too over-enthusiastic.[8] IGN deemed it "generic"[7] and GameSpot called it "archaic".[6] Game Chronicles thought the puzzles were illogical and the story didn't make sense.[3]
References
- ^ "Martin Mystère - Interview English". September 10, 2003. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Matthew Patterson. "Martin Mystère Interview - Gamer's Hell". Gamer's Hell. Archived from the original on October 9, 2003. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b "Game Chronicles - Review".
- ^ Rosemary Young (March 2005). "Martin Mystère - Interview with Artematica Entertainment". Archived from the original on March 23, 2005. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Tom King (August 23, 2005). "Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray Review". Adventure Gamers. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Alex Navarro (April 14, 2006). "Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray - GameSpot". GameSpot. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Staci Krause (April 10, 2006). "Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray - IGN". IGN. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Crime Stories: From the Files of Martin Mystere (PC) reviews at Metacritic.com". Metacritic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.