Adventure The Dagger Of Amon Ra 1

The year is 1926. Laura Bow, whom we first met in The Colonel's Bequest, recently graduated from university and moved to New York, where she managed to land a job. Starting as journalist at a big New York newspaper, she takes over a case about Egyptian artifacts that were stolen from the Leyendecker museum.

As with other games made in Sierra's SCI engine, you can use a few icons to perform several actions with the environment (walking, talking, using, inventory, etc.). In The Dagger of Amon Ra, there is an additional option to question people. This will open up Laura's notebook, where she can select a topic (places, people, miscellaneous options), and then ask the question by exiting the notebook.

The game is divided into several acts.

ACT I - A nose for news
Laura finds her way into the papers' office and is assigned to her first story. You can question the people already interviewed by trhe colleague previously on the case, and find that the police have very little to go on. At the same time, you are expected to prepare for the gala party at the museum in the evening by finding an appropriate outfit.

ACT 2 - Suspects on parade
Having made her way to the museum, Laura has an opportunity to meet a number of people who could have something to do with the stealing of the dagger. She is able to eavesdrop on a number of conversations, that will teach her more about the charachters to these people.

While exploring the exhibition, she discovers the body of Dr. Carter.

ACT 3 - On the cutting edge
The museum is closed, and everyone inside is forced to stay while detective O'Riley attempts to find the murderer. Laura continues discovering various intrigues by exploring and listening in on conversations. She also comes across more bodies as the night progresses, meaning someone might be attempting to cover up their crime.

Act 4 - Museum of the dead
Laura runs into Steve who is being distracted by the various women in the museum. Shortly after, more bodies show up.

Act 5 - Rex takes a bite out of crime
Chased by the killer, Laura frantically attempts to slow him down in order to escape. In the attempt, she discovers a secret room where an old Egyptian cult is performing some sort of ritual to Ra. After answering their riddles, they voew to stop the killer.

Laura reunites with Steve, and together they find a way back to the museum, with the killer shortly behind them. Laura manages to trap the killer, though, leading to his arrest.

Act 6 - The coroner's inquest
Laura will be asked numerous questions on who was responsible for what, and has to provide the name of the suspect(s) as well as their motive for the acts. Do this wrong, and the game ends. Do it right, and justice will prevail, and Laura becomes a hero once more.



As always, save early, save often. Remember to look both directions before crossing the streets!