It appears that a comeback of sorts for the classic point-and-click adventure genre lies on the horizon, at least if the upcoming revivals of Monkey Island and Simon the Sorcerer indicate anything. Another possible sign of this comeback has arrived in the form of Voodoo Detective, a new point-and-click made by developer Short Sleeve Studio. According to a press release, this title specifically takes inspiration from Monkey Island, King’s Quest, and other games like those. It even has Peter McConnell, the original Monkey Island composer, on board. If you desperately need to scratch that classic point-and-click itch, you can try out Voodoo Detective today and see what you think.
Set in 1934, the story of Voodoo Detective takes place in “New Ginen, an island paradise swimming in Voodoo culture, drowning in tourists.” Players take control of the titular Voodoo Detective, a cheeky private investigator with a client named Mary Fontule. This mysterious client holds …
