And Then There Were None

Koch/PC (£19.99)

Her work has inspired countless films and TV series, but Agatha Christie has never been adapted for a video game. Until now. This unusual caper, based on the crime writer’s 1939 bestseller, is a quirky point-and-click murder mystery. Ten strangers are brought together by an unseen host on a remote island. The guests then start dropping like flies, until just two remain.

For gaming purposes, the developers have introduced a new character, Patrick Narracott. He soon finds himself in the thick of the action and, with the aid of a notebook, starts to uncover the identity of the murderer. Although the adventure is fairly linear, an added twist provides several possible endings to the saga — though the murderer is the same.

The game’s visuals are atmospheric, kicking off with a first-rate FMV sequence. The voice characterisations are solid and the music is used well to add suspense. Despite the different endings, the game does not have enormous replay values, but the original Christie novel is included for good measure.