A Vampyre Story

"It isn’t quite a triumphant cartoon adventure achievement, but it’s a promising debut adventure that is wonderful to look at and worth playing for most genre fans."

A Vampyre Story is the brain-baby of game-art guru Bill Tiller. It stars Mona de Laffite ("after the loading dock in the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland," explains Tiller), an unwilling vampiress who finds herself sharing an adventure with Froderick, her friendly bat companion. Expect pointing-and-clicking on a classic LucasArts level, with vampiric abilities such as shape-shifting playing a part in the game's puzzles.

"Even though A Vampyre Story may be too corny for its own good at times, it packs enough character into the moments between the puns that you can't be upset with it for very long. Just about anyone with fond memories of being a cartoon-watching kid will enjoy what this slice of gothic goofiness brings to the embalming table. "

"Flits between nostalgic brilliance and crushing mediocrity. It's worth it for the characters alone; just don't expect to come out of it feeling entirely satisfied. "

"Chapter 2 in the series will be on its way, but have I even really recommended Chapter 1? It doesn't really sound like it, but to be honest, it's one of the more interesting adventure games around. Most important is how much cheesy writing you are willing to put up with. The cast is quirky and the scenarios are quirky; forgive me for still not being over the constipated raven. My personal cup of game A Vampyre Story is not, but you may enjoy a sip if only to experience its unique, Halloweeny flavor."