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May 21, 2004

E3 2004: Missing

One of the best surprises we saw at E3 was a French game called Missing, to be released in the US by Dreamcatcher. Similar in some ways to Majestic, the “great concept, lousy execution” pseudo-game that sent you e-mails, faxes and voicemails with clues to solving a mystery, Missing has you on the trail of two kidnapped reporters.

The game presents you with a variety of puzzles, some of which require you to search out clues on real websites, to find the mysterious killer known as The Phoenix. Scratchy FMV video clips are included as well, and we liked one section where you had to pause a video and digitally enhance a sign in the background to figure out where it was shot.

Another interesting catch is the real-life support team who will answer questions and send you personalized threatening e-mails from the killer. Kinda creepy.

For such an original title, with good production values and a lot of potential, we’re almost sorry to see it being dumped on the US market at a budget title price.

Posted by gamegal at May 21, 2004 05:54 PM