Adventure Games Museum

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Gribbler

EXHIBIT #48: GRIM FANDANGO (1998)

Front and back:

Box details: A smooth, seamless interface my ass!

What's inside the box: just a manual and two CDs in a (stylized!) paper case.

Manual is very well done and has lots of additional art.

Gribbler

EXHIBIT #49: ECOQUEST: THE SEARCH FOR CETUS (1991)

Front and back cover:


Now that's what I call a proper 90s release! What's inside the box: four 5.25" disks, one bonus disk with Dynamix games advertisements, manual, Sierra catalog, "I helped save the earth" supplement, unfolded EcoNews gazette with crossword puzzle, registration card and a bunch of leaflets.

Unfolded eco crossword puzzle is really big.

You can cut out badges and stay ECO.


Did you know?
- When looking at the PC at the beginning of the game in the office, there's is a picture of King's Quest V.

Gribbler

EXHIBIT #50 : THE DIG (1995)

Front and back of the box:

Inside cover:

What's inside - not much, just a CD and reference card.


Did you know?

- The game is based on the original concept of Steven Spielberg who originally created the storyline to be an episode in his Amazing Stories tv series. It would have been too expensive to shoot, so Spielberg approached LucasArts in 1989 with an idea of making it a game.

Cassiebsg

That is just awesome Gribler! (nod)
And nice "did you know" too... I didn't knew, but really enjoyed the game. :)

This reminds me that I still have a "ton" of games on my HD to upload. :-[
There are those who believe that life here began out there...

Gribbler

EXHIBIT #51: POLICE QUEST VGA: IN PURSUIT OF THE DEATH ANGEL (1992)

Front and back cover:


Box details AKA Incredible 3-D graphics!

What's inside the box: five 3.5" disks, Lytton Gazette, manual and a bunch of papers.

Anyone actually played an adventure game with a joystick?

The Gazette.

Cassiebsg

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Anyone actually played an adventure game with a joystick?

Ahm... didn't even thought it was possible... 8-0
Then again, I don't think I ever had a joystick for the PC, and as far as I remember I've only ever player adventure games on the PC (okay, I tried some text ones on the Amiga, but those don't count as you need to write and not point&click. ;) ).
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Creamy

I always wondered why they made the game boxes so big when I was a child. When I see all your 'proper 90s releases' it's easier to understand. I love the Dig.
 

selmiak

But I played Maniac Mansion and Zak McKracken with a Joystick... on the C64. And replayed it on PC and was so glad that mouse was supported (ctrl+M !!!)

evildustmite

#148
EXHIBIT #52: SANITARIUM (1998)
Front of box

Inside cover


Back of box

3 Cd's (can't imagine how many floppy's this game was on)


one of the few adventure games that ventured into the horror genre.

evildustmite

#149
EXHIBIT #53: THE INCREDIBLE TOON MACHINE(1994)

FRONT OF BOX

REQUIREMENTS

BACK OF BOX

POSTER!

TRADING CARDS!

MANUAL

MANUAL W/ CD CASE AND TRADING CARDS

DISK CASE AND DISK


I know this isn't exactly an adventure game, but it is a rare sierra game and does have lots of puzzles!
It's a fun spin-off of the Incredible Machine series.
This was the only game I had that came with a bunch of extra stuff.
I hope you don't mind the poor quality of the pictures.

arj0n

And has a level editor included :)

Gribbler

EXHIBIT #54: POLICE QUEST 2: THE VENGEANCE (1988)

Front and back cover:

What's inside the box: three 3.5" disks, Homicide Officer's Guide (manual) and a registration card.

Lytton map

Some wonderful CGA screenshots:


Gribbler

EXHIBIT #55: POLICE QUEST III: THE KINDRED (1991)

Front and back cover:

REAL box details

What's inside the box: five 3.5" disks, Procedure and Operations Manual, Sierra catalog and a bunch of papers.

"Personalised" Sonny Bonds' handbook

Hint Book with a red glass window.

Did you know?
- The soundtrack to the game was written by Jan Hammer, the composer of the music for Miami Vice.

Cassiebsg

And now I need to find me that sound track... (roll)
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andrewjneis

Quote from: Arj0n on Fri 13/06/2014 19:21:29
EXHIBIT #28: Dick Tracy: The Crime-Solving Adventure (1991)

Box:
Media:
Copy Protection Wheel:
Quick Start Card & Manual:
Manual Inside:
Warranty Registration Card & Read Me First:
Offer Coupons:
Disney's Game Catalog '91-'92:



Dick Tracy: The Crime-Solving Adventure was developed by Distinctive Software, known for several well-known DOS titles.
Arjon, do you have a scan of the entire manual? Mine has faded over time :( Yours looks nice and crisp!

Creamy

#155
EXHIBIT #56: DRACULA RESURRECTION (2000)

Let's kick off this new season with a game about the world's most famous vampire.

A sequel to the original novel, this first-person adventure developped by obscure French company Index+ shines through gorgeous graphics and interesting puzzles, if not for its story.

Now with the box. An elegant red cover


...with a beautiful contrasting blue back cover.


Inside, we find a case with 2CDs


...another one with the OST


...and a plaster cast of the vampire's teething, which is a nice touch.


There's also a little pop-up book which serves as a reminder of the original story


...and a few other goodies : garlic cloves, a small cross.


They sure knew how to fill a box back in the 00s.
 

Gribbler

Great addition to the museum, Creamy! :) But garlic? April Fools', right? ;) It gotta be!

Creamy

#157
No no, there was even more :P
Spoiler
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Mandle

Hahahaha, nice one Creamy!

But dude, I gotta wonder what your house looks like. Are you... Van Helsing?!

Creamy

#159
Hehe I've simply been visiting my parents.
 

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