Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express review

With no way off the tracks in this ultra-linear adventure, solving the murder by numbers couldn't be blander

12DOVE Verdict

Pros

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    Rich 1930's atmosphere

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    Pack-in paperback novel

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    Intelligent plotline

Cons

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    Unnecessary backtracking

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    Excessive dialogue sequences

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    Tedious and random tasks

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GenreAdventure
DescriptionMurder on the Orient Express wants to be both an authentic adaptation of a bestselling novel and an engrossing adventure game, but ultimately fails to do either.
Platform"PC"
US censor rating"Teen"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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