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Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

1993 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · DOS · Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure

86IGDB player score
74 ratings

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Quietly sitting at an 86 average. The algorithm never did this one any favors. Horror that commits — fantasy atmosphere, real dread, and scares that aren't cheap. Best experienced alone, preferably with nowhere to be. A 1993 original that still holds up — they don't make them like this anymore, literally.

About this game

The adventure of Gabriel Knight starts with gathering materials for his new book, and ends up becoming a fight for his very soul. During his investigation he discovers that he is the heir to the title of “Schattenjäger”, or “Shadow Hunter”, which has been passed down in his family from generation to generation since times long forgotten. He must now face countless dangers in New Orleans, Africa and Germany, each bringing him ever closer to unraveling the mystery behind suspicious voodoo murders. Haunted by nightmares, he won't give up until he reveals the truth.