Underplayed Gems

The Spectre Files: Deathstalker (2020)

The Spectre Files: Deathstalker cover
Developer
Game Refuge, Galloping Ghost Productions
Publisher
Galloping Ghost Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a campy, low-budget detective mystery where you click through live-action scenes with a wink and a nudge.

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What players say

Players praise the restoration of this lost arcade FMV game, calling it a unique and funny choose-your-own-adventure. The port is criticized for missing a pause button and other quality-of-life features, and some find the trial-and-error gameplay frustrating with unpredictable deaths.

Screenshots

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