Published by
Developed by
Released

Platforms
MobyRank MobyScore
Windows
81
3.9
Xbox
71
3.8

Description

Two separate murder cases, in two separate lifetimes -- so alike .. so similar in the smallest of details that one could believe they were performed by the same person. Impossible! One of the crimes took place 75 years ago, while the other just happened! Is someone copying an old serial killer .. or is it remotely possible that the same murderer is still alive and committing more crimes?

Victoria McPherson is an FBI agent investigator based in Chicago. While visiting her father and talking about their family, they discuss her grandfather, former P.I. Gustav McPherson (from Post Mortem). Finding Gus' diary in an old attic trunk, she picks it up and begins to read ...

In this point and click mystery adventure, you'll play both Victoria in modern Chicago as well as her grandfather, Gus, in Prague in the 1920s. Meet and talk with over 20 characters, explore Chicago and Prague and solve puzzles while investigating in two time periods.


Part of the Following Groups


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Still Life Windows $4.50  
Still Life Xbox $5.77  
ebay.com
Still Life    
Not an American user?

User Reviews

Good story, OK game. Xbox Parf (4547)
A great horror/drama!! Windows Twilightseer (252)
Nice adventure/horror game... but leaves many things unsolved Windows Christian Munive (6)

The Press Says

2404.org PC Gaming Windows Apr 29, 2005 9.1 out of 10 91
PGNx Media Xbox Jul 01, 2005 8.5 out of 10 85
Kombo.com Xbox Jun 13, 2005 8 out of 10 80
Game Chronicles Xbox Jun 19, 2005 8 out of 10 80
Digital Entertainment News (den) Windows Aug 12, 2005 8 out of 10 80
Jeuxvideo.com Xbox Apr 12, 2005 15 out of 20 75
TeamXbox Xbox Jun 15, 2005 6.8 out of 10 68
Eurogamer.net (UK) Windows Jan 08, 2005 5 out of 10 50
GamersHell.com Xbox Jun, 2005 5 out of 10 50
HonestGamers Xbox Jul 12, 2005 3 out of 10 30

Forums

There are currently no topics for this game.


Trivia

According to one of the ex-developers a considerable part of the game has been cut due to financial troubles during the development, which explains the rather abrupt ending. A quote from AdventureGamers forum (warning, may contain mild spoilers):

"There was the entire part in LA 1954 and 2005 and Chicago 1932 and 2005. We played Gus again but in Chicago of the 30s; Gus chasing Mark. This part would introduce LA 54. The LA 54 part would explain the link between the murderers. Look closely at the painting “The Pupil”. In the original script, there were two endings. It was more of a choice really. The player could choose between arresting the killer or putting a clip into him. Now that’s closure. The player decided the fate of the killer. I really liked that idea simply because I thought it could be fun to empower the player with how he or she wanted Vic to end her story."


This entry was contributed by Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (58317)
 

Errors and omissions on this page may be reported to the MobyGames approvers.

MobyGames™ Copyright © 1999-2009, MobyGames.
All rights reserved. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form.
moby sites | about us | advertise | disclaimer | privacy statement | become an approver | RSS