Review: Secret Files: Tunguska

Point-and-click adventures seem to be one of two varieties: classics from the likes of Lucasfilm that blend incredible puzzles, humour and great storytelling, to the vast majority of others that use mystical or historical narratives, and are on the whole, utterly awful.

Guess which type this is?

Well, you’d be wrong, for while this game is no masterpiece, its X-Files-esque narrative and well-designed control system make for a solid and addictive game.

In case you’re unaware of Tunguska, it’s actually a factual event from 1908 when a meteor plummeted to Earth and crashed in the middle of Siberia. Conspiracy theories are rife, with aliens generally the prime suspect. This naturally works such fearsome gossip into a well-scripted tale that’s daft but extremely compelling.

The gameplay is extremely straightforward, and progression is addictive, if a little linear. The puzzles have a fair degree of logic to them and it’s simple to use your inventory to solve them. It doesn’t look spectacular, but it’s decent enough not to hamper your fun.

While it won’t garner a cult audience like Broken Sword or Grim Fandango, solid point-and-click offerings are thin on the ground, and Secret Files: Tunguska offers plenty to keep fans of this game-type happy.

Also Consider:
The Da Vinci Code 
While it’s not the worst tie-in ever, it’s also not recommended to anyone but odd types that believe Da Vinci’s works have life’s mysteries hidden in the backdrop
Rating: 3/5
Price: £35

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