KGB
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It is August 1991, the USSR has only a few days left before its tremendous collapse and KGB officer Maksim Rukov has been moved, without explanation, to the newly formed Department P which investigates KGB corruption and roots out possible double-agents and traitors.
The game's interface and engine is based heavily on Cryo's previous game, Dune, using the same point-and-click system, and a pseudo first-person perspective. The game also allowed players to rewind to the beginning of chapters to correct mistakes they had made.
KGB was later re-released in an "enhanced" CD-ROM version featuring new video sections of actor Donald Sutherland as Rukov's father, giving hints and clues whenever needed. The game was also re-titled Conspiracy for this re-release.
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Critics
Average score: 72% (based on 24 ratings)
Players
Average score: 3.8 out of 5 (based on 44 ratings with 7 reviews)
A game like this comes only once in a lifetime...
The Good
KGB is an old game, but it stands as a better game than most out on the market today. The gameplay is thick and refreshing, the music is well designed, and the storyline is intruiging and deep.
First of all, the graphics may not be all that, but KGB's colorful animation really makes you want to keep going, just to see what new places you can go to. Characters look good, in the fact that they each have their different looks comaparing to their personality. Everyone in this book has their own characteristics and traits.
The plot is deep, and is almost like a movie. You always have to keep playing because you always want to find out what happens next.
The music is great, and will probably have you turning up the volume. There arent any sfx, but the music is enough.
The Bad
However, the game is increasingly difficult. Some missions require yopu to be at a certain place at a certain time, or do a certain thing first, and if you do something else first that was required to do later, you blew your chance. Frustrating retries are what made up the bad part of this game.
The Bottom Line
Nevertheless, KGB was a well designed, plotted game, that deserves a solid 5 / 5.
DOS · by ThE oNe (5) · 2002
Very complex game, a real brain melter
The Good
I still have the original copy of this game that my older brother bought in 1992 and to this day I still think it's an outstanding game. The storyline is somewhat dark and gives you a sense of the shady underhandedness of the KGB. The music is incredible, the plot is amazingly intricate and in-depth, and if you're looking for a challenge, by god you've found it. This is one of those games from your childhood, perhaps, as in my case, something that belonged to an older sibling, that sticks in your mind, even though back then you had no idea how to play it.
The Bad
To be honest, I don't think it would be unduly unfair to say that KGB maybe a bit too difficult. I've never completed it without a walkthrough guide, and my older brother who first bought it gave up on it during the first assignment.
The Bottom Line
Very complex, dark, a rather convoluted storyline. Good brain food for a real genius.
DOS · by Jonathan Jones (2) · 2006
Proof that it's not just LucasArts who could do great graphic adventures
The Good
The setting was an unusual choice, and extremely effective, giving the game a rich political and social backdrop as well as allowing for some great subtle humour and satire.
The control system was well-designed, and a good substitute for SCUMM.
Well designed puzzles, great characterisations and sparkling dialogue all combined to make this a real treat.
The Bad
At times things were a little too linear, and it wasn't always clear that you had to be in a particular location.
It took me ages to get it to run form hard drive, and it was awkward on floppies. What's more, the copy protection was one of the most annoying to get past that I can remember.
The Bottom Line
An adventure game set in the dying days of USSR Communism, as the attempted coup weakened Gorbachev's power. You play an agent investigating the suspicious death of your father, and have many puzzles to solve. The game is very time-critical in places, requiring you to know the maps and plan your time well.
Amiga · by Martin Smith (81664) · 2004
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KGB uses the same adventure system that drove Dune, Cryo's previous and most famous game, but without the strategy elements.
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Game added by Blackie.
Amiga added by POMAH. Windows added by Plok.
Additional contributors: xroox, ududy, Patrick Bregger, Maniac Mansion Fan.
Game added January 2, 2001. Last modified January 28, 2024.