9: The Last Resort
by Tribeca Interactive Released 30 Sep 1996 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Tribeca Interactive
- Publisher
- GT Interactive Software
- Released
- 30 Sep 1996
- Platforms
- Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Genres
- Adventure, Point-and-click
- Game modes
- Single player
- Age rating
- ESRB: E
6.4/10
Our verdict
9: The Last Resort is an odd, artistic adventure that's worth seeing, even if it isn't always fun to play.
9: The Last Resort is a surreal point-and-click adventure from Tribeca Interactive. You’ve inherited a large mansion, the Last Resort, and must rid it of nine evil muses who have taken it over.
Gameplay
The game is driven by exploration and puzzles:
- A surreal mansion: Explore a strange, dreamlike building full of odd characters.
- Puzzles: Solve puzzles to defeat the muses and restore the resort.
- Celebrity voices: A notable voice cast, including well-known actors and musicians.
Its striking, surreal art style is the game’s biggest strength.
Verdict
9: The Last Resort is a visually striking adventure with a unique, surreal style. Its puzzles can be obscure and its pacing slow, but its look and atmosphere make it memorable.
The Good
- Striking, surreal art direction
- Notable celebrity voice cast
- Unusual, imaginative setting
The Bad
- Obscure puzzles
- Slow pacing
- Story is thin beyond the premise