Are You Afraid of the Dark?--The Tale of
Orpheo's Curse
(Viacom New Media; 1994)
NEWSWEEK EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD--PARENT'S GUIDE TO
CHILDREN'S SOFTWARE '96
--NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
PARENTS
CHOICE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
--PARENTS CHOICE FOUNDATION<
"ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?--THE TALE OF ORPHEO'S
CURSE is a title of substantial quality... The puzzles
are perfectly balanced between hard and soft and
many of them are inventive. It looks good. It plays
good. It's great!"
--COMPUTER GAME REVIEW
"...Despite
targeting younger kids, ORPHEO'S CURSE will likely
appeal to adults as well as it follows Nickelodeon's
tradition of not talking down to kids in an insulting
manner. As a game, though, don't be tricked into
thinking this is a walk in the park. It is even
likely that seasoned adventurers will find some
challenge in the game. . . ORPHEO'S CURSE is a pleasant
surprise: an entertaining and enjoyable adventure
for all ages."
--STRATEGY PLUS
"Cross
Myst with Phantom of the Opera and you'd get something
like this extraordinary interactive fiction based
on the same-name Nickelodeon children's TV show.
This is suspenseful storytelling that gives players
control over what happens next. . . Plot possibilities
are rich; 3-D animations and live-action video combine
into spectacular graphics and compelling drama."
--FAST FORWARD
"ORPHEO'S
CURSE provides seemingly limitless possibilities,
and it's sure to keep the whole family occupied
past the witching hour. Rating: * * * * * "
--ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT
