Eye of the Kraken

The Good
Eye of the Kraken was developed by an independent game company using the AGAST system. Passage: Path of Betrayal also was designed using that engine, and although it was very entertaining, it was still a bit crude. So, I was mighty surprised to be so thrilled with EOTK.

The graphics are smooth and yet clear for both the surroundings and the characters. The music, reminiscent of the old "talkie" movies, adds a nostalgic feel to the game. The point and click interface is simple to use. In fact, once installed, the CD can be stored away because it is not needed while playing the game. Inventory is displayed at the bottom of the screen at all times and some things can be combined. And .. there are some very usual items to be found! Saving and loading games is a breeze.

But the best part of Eye of the Kraken is the story. The interaction between the characters is so very amusing and creative. You'll find yourself laughing quite often!

The Bad
I missed voices, although I didn't mind reading all of the dialog on-screen. It's not as polished as games by larger development houses and contains no extraordinary visual effects or movie clips.

The Bottom Line
In my opinion Eye of the Kraken is an excellent first attempt by Absurdus, and I look forward to future releases by them. In fact, the ending of this game lead me to believe that there will be a sequel. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure games.