Blue Heat

The Good
It's a very good game in which real actors have worked on a different story line.

The Game is more attractive to the Adult male gamers due to some strong sexual contents and language.

It has good graphics and soundtrack with a very good introductory video.

The Bad
Poor Distribution channel making it impossible to get into the hands of the Gamers.

The Bottom Line
Blue Heat Case of Cover Girls Murder is pretty rare to find now a days, due to poorly distribution channel used in the early days.

This game is shot simultaneously with a B-Grade film “Cover – Me”. The whole game is shot is FMV sequences, which was in the introductory stage at that time. This game is targeted towards Mature Audience as it contains some strong Sexual Scenes.

The entire game comes on 4 CDs and the installation process is also pretty simple and easy. An Autorun menu is also provided for guidance. The game is compatible with Windows 3.1, 95 and 98 but thanks to some 3rd party mods the game is now can be playable on Windows XP as well.

The main story revolves around Holly Jacobson a detective, who investigates the serial killings of L.A. Erotica Magazine Front Cover Models.

The game takes you to many different locations and also interactions with many different characters. The navigation in the game is also pretty simple and does not require very expert user. The main idea behind this game is to search different locations and collect various objects which can later be used during the game.

A PDA is provided for the assistance all the time where information about the finding can be stored and reviewed any time. After finding some clues and information the data is been checked for Suspects and his / her motivation and if done right it is accepted otherwise been declined.

Over all it is a good game but due to poor distribution it is not in access to everyone.

The Good
First and foremost, the most attractive part about this game is that it’s sexy. It’s content is provocative but not explicit so it’s an ideal game for those who want adult entertainment without the typical hard core elements of an X-rated movie. So, it’s a good game for couples, and my husband and I enjoyed playing this game together.

The beautiful covergirls of LA Erotica magazine are the targets of a serial killer. To lure out the murderer, LAPD officer Holly Jacobson goes undercover and assumes the role of a model. The steamy red-headed Holly begins the investigation posing nude in an elaborate photo shoot and is then featured on the cover of the magazine. There are numerous suspects including the editor of the magazine itself and his strange wife, the other gorgeous models, and the owners of the strip dance club where many of the girls work. If you’ve always wanted to venture inside a strip club but never had the nerve, you’ll get your chance in this game.

The whole feeling of the game reminded me of Spycraft: The Great Game. Not just a walk through an interactive movie, Blue Heat is a real mystery adventure. Even if you have seen Cover Me, the R-rated movie on which it was based, and already know the ending, the game is still challenging. There are suspects to interrogate, motives to be established and evidence (inventory items) to be found and analyzed. You can make mistakes during conversations too, which can result in a different path or even death.

The cast of characters includes some very familiar faces including M.A.S.H.’s Elliott Gould and L.A. Law’s Corbin Bernsen. Their scripts were very well written, and the dialog is believable and realistic. The graphics and music are nicely done as well. The suspenseful and dramatic ending leaves you with a great feeling of accomplishment when you finally catch the killer and survive the ordeal.

The Bad
In order to solve the game, you must immediately communicate motives and alibis for all of the suspects as you find them. Also, evidence must be sent to the lab for analysis in a timely manner. If you fail to do something on a certain day, you may miss it altogether and never be able to finish.

A couple of game bugs reared their ugly heads when I did something that the developers had not anticipated. Luckily I was able to get around them by restoring and choosing another action or conversation option. You won’t find any support for this game since the developer company was sold.

The Bottom Line
Blue Heat is definitely for adults because of its nudity, violence, language and overall sexual content. The mix of sexy models along with mystery, intrigue, and suspense makes it an entertaining adventure game as well as an aphrodisiac.