Markus Ritter - Ghosts Of The Past (2023)

Developer

Flimmersoft

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Rating

4.6 of 5, 54 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.0 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A campy, over-the-top FMV point-and-click adventure with exaggerated acting and puzzles, blending cheesy 90s charm with a detective mystery and queer themes.

cheesyover the topatmosphericpuzzle-focusedcampyfemale protagonistdetective mysterynarrative-driven

What players say

Players see this as an affectionate fan tribute to Gabriel Knight, full of heart despite low production polish. The FMV charms and occult Vienna setting appeal to adventure fans, but many complain about vague puzzles, unclear objectives, and a weak ending.

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