20 January, 2008 | 3 comments

pure wisdom from the master

Sherlock Holmes: Another Bow is my favorite game–ever. If you haven’t tried it, you simply must (click here to download). It’s a text-based adventure (with pictures) and an amazing plot. 6 mini-mysteries that all tie into the larger, 7th mystery. Wicked.

Sherlock Holmes: In Another Bow

This game taught us so much–not only did it naturally inspire our desire to learn about famous historic characters (although this is NOT an educational title, everyone from Houdini to famous presidents are in this game and when you’re young, you do believe that knowing about the characters helps solve the mystery), but it opened up our thinking to outside possibilities. Where are you going to find a world where you can “punch” anyone!? Awesome. I’ve always loved the power of thinking outside of the box, and this game first opened up that possibility to me (followed shortly thereafter by ZORK I).

Much love goes out to this title, one of the greatest games ever (greatest, in my humble opinion).