Paris in the 20's. A retired American private detective, MacPherson, is hired by a mysterious yet sensuous lady, Sophia Blake, to find out who murdered her sister and her brother-in-law, the Whytes. The beheaded couple were killed in a mysterious ritual way in one of Paris most luxurious hotel.

In this rich and intriguing adventure, MacPherson will soon discover a world where bloody murders are committed according to ancestral mystic beliefs. It will be his most mysterious case yet.

A film noir atmosphere - Dark, moody and paranormal atmosphere faithfully reproducing Paris during the 20's (café's, bistros, hotels, abandoned metro stations, houses and flats

• True to its film noir roots, the mood of the game is filled with nuances, enigmatic characters, bloody murders, and the entire action-taking place at night…

Rich and mysterious scenario- A script worthy of a real thriller

• 20 different characters each with individual personalities, all involved with the investigation.

Increased realism for non-linear gameplay- A flexible dialogue engine allowing the player to vary the emotional content of a question affecting the story and how the player interacts with the characters.

• This system, combined with a lip-synch sub-system and cut scenes, will bring an unprecedented level of realism to the game.

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Microids' Post Mortem Page

THE STORY

Paris, 1920s...A horrific ritualistic murder has taken place in an upscale hotel. Enter Gus MacPherson, a former American private detective, now hired by a mysterious and sensuous woman, Sophia Blake, to find out who murdered her beloved sister and brother-in-law, the well-to-do Whytes. The police are not handling the case to her satisfaction, causing her to seek out MacPherson's help.

Take on the role of MacPherson, a no-nonsense detective, with a clairvoyant gift, and investigate this thrilling and suspenseful case, interact with over 20 characters, and immerse yourself in the dark, moody and paranormal atmosphere.

Features - 1st person perspective gameplay in beautiful prerendered environments - Natural conversation engine - A strikingly visual adventure: Dark, moody and paranormal atmosphere faithfully reproducing Paris during the 20's - non-linear gameplay with multiple endings - 20 different characters each with unique personalities, all essential to the investigation - A thriller 'film noir' storyline, sets the mood perfectly: dimly lit environments, magic and the occult, visual and tactile hints and nuances, ritualistic murder investigation, immersive ambient sounds and music

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Dreamcatcher's Post Mortem Page

STEP INTO A PURE THRILLER IN WHICH NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS!

After retiring to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus MacPherson could not escape his true art…

The former New York detective finds himself walking the beat once again, when hired by a sensuous woman to investigate the gruesome beheadings of her sister and brother-in-law. In the dark and mysterious streets of Paris, and plagued by his clairvoyant sixth sense; Gus will uncover a conspiracy written in blood, with rituals and artifacts as old as time itself!

• Stunningly beautiful 360-degree panoramic views
• Rich and intriguing characters with detailed and realistic 3D environment
• Multiple game paths integrated into the storyline
• Original and creative puzzles

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Back Cover - Canadian release

From The Developers of The Award Winning Adventure Game Syberia

Take on the role of Gus MacPherson, a no-nonsense detective, with a clairvoyant gift, and investigate a thrilling and suspenseful murder case. Immerse yourself in a moody and paranormal atmosphere, where bloody murders are committed according to ancestral mystic beliefs, as old as time itself.

• A graphically striking, murder mystery investigative adventure, with a combination of magic and the occult with visual and tactile hints
• A built-in 'Conversation Engine' for multiple endings and replayability
• 20+ different characters to interact with
• A immersive and ambient soundtrack

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Adventure Company 2003 Product Flyer

THE ADVENTURE COMPANY AND MICROÏDS

JOIN FORCES AGAIN

POST MORTEM to be distributed in the US by The Adventure Company

For Immediate Release

(Montreal, November 13, 2002) - The Adventure Company and Microïds are pleased to announce their partnership for the co-publishing of Post Mortem. Based on this agreement, The Adventure Company will hold the exclusive publishing and distribution rights for Post Mortem for the US market.

Post Mortem is Microïds' latest adventure title, developed in the company's Montreal-based studios, and is due to release in the US in February 2003.

"With The Adventure Company, we have found an extraordinary dance partner," stated Elliot Grassiano, CEO of Microïds. "This is a top-quality title, so it was a natural choice to partner with The Adventure Company to bring this title to the US."

Added Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.: "Both companies worked exceptionally well on Syberia and we are thrilled to continue this working relationship. Post Mortem is already receiving kudos in Europe and Canada making it one of the most anticipated adventure titles in the US. We're very excited about Post Mortem."

Storyline

After retiring to Paris to pursue a quiet life of painting, Gus Macpherson cannot escape his true art... The former New York detective finds himself walking the beat once again, when hired by an intriguing and beautiful woman to investigate the gruesome beheadings of her sister and brother-in-law. In mysterious 1920's Paris, plagued by his clairvoyant sixth sense; Gus will uncover a conspiracy written in blood, with rituals and artifacts as old as time itself!

Game Features Stunningly beautiful 360-degree panoramic views Rich and intriguing characters with detailed and realistic 3D environments Multiple game paths integrated into the storyline allows for replayablility A unique 'natural conversation' engine* Original and creative puzzles

About Microids

Founded in 1985 in France, Microïds develops, publishes and distributes PC and Console video game software throughout the world. With R&D studios in Paris and Montreal, and distribution entities in Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, Microids currently employs over 200 people, 105 of which are based in Montreal. (www.microids.com)

About The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company, a division of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., is a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment devoted exclusively to releasing titles geared towards adventure gamers. The Adventure Company is committed to publishing games that deliver maximum value on multiple platforms including the PC, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, GameCube®, and Xbox’. The Adventure Company is based in Toronto, Canada. (www.AdventureCompanyGames.com.)

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Press Release

IN DIESEM PACKENDEN THRILLER IST NICHTS SO, WIE ES SCHEINT!

Der ehemalige New Yorker Privatdetektiv Gus McPherson wird von einer schönen, rätselhaften Frau angeheuert, den Mörder ihrer Schwester und ihres Schwagers zu finden. In den dunklen und geheimnisvollen Straßen von Paris deckt Gus, geplagt von schrecklichen Vorhersehungen, eine in Blut geschriebene Verschwörung auf, bei der es um uralte Rien und Artefakte geht.

Täuschungen, Verrat und Erpressungen sorgen für so manche Überraschung bei seien Ermittlungen!

• 360-Grad Panorama-Ansicht
• Treffen Sie facettenreiche, mysteriöse Charaktere in einer wunderschön detaillierten 3D-Umgebung
• Anspruchsvoller Spielspaß durch eine nicht-lineare Storyline
• Lösen Sie spannende, aufregende Rätsel
• Erleben Sie eine genial düstere Stimmung - Gänsehaut garantiert!
• Cineastisches Adventure mit "Film Noir"-Atmosphäre

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Back of Case - Windows (Germany)

Париж тридцатых годов прошлого столетия. Темноволосая красавица с томным взглядом и чувственными губами просит Гаса Макферсона, отошедшего от дел частного сыщика из Нью-Йорка, взяться за расследование трагической гибели своей сестры и ес мужа: тела несчастных были найдены в одном из фешенебельных отелей обезглавленными. Девушка не верит в компетентность полиции и слезно умоляет бывалого детектива не отказать ей в просьбе.

Что делать? С одной стороны - спокойная жизнь парижского художника, с другой - тоска по прошлым делам, весьма приличный гонорар и заманчивая возможность поближе познакомиться с красавицей-брюнеткойЕ Повод для раздумий есть, но выбор, тем не менее, очевиден.

Особенности игры

• Новая приключенческая игра от создателей квеста "Сибирь".
• Отличная высокодетализированная графика и высококачественный звук.
• Запутанный детективный сюжет: игрок буквально погружается в круговерть жестоких убийств, лжи и обмана, и только самый тщательный анализ происходящего может помочь ему остаться в живых.

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games.1c.ru (Publisher's website)