There are no other "whodunnit"-style adventure games that I can name, but when you think about it's a pretty neat idea. Wandering around, examining evidence, picking up clues and figuring stuff out is what both Agatha Christie novels and adventure games are all about, so on the surface it seems like The Raven should be the perfect mystery game.

Unfortunately, it falls short of expectations, despite a promising first chapter. As Swiss policeman Anton Jakob Zellner, you will begin an investigation into the identity of the mysterious Raven... and find yourself surprised and disappointed by who the culprit really is, because you're not really provided with enough clues to guess the thief's identity before you confront them. The three act structure leaves something to be desired, too - the first chapter is very strong but ends on a cliffhanger, and the following chapters are shorter, much more linear, and less exploratory than the first. By the time you're midway through the second chapter, the mystery of the game is basically solved, and you spend the rest of it playing as the Raven carrying out various crimes. This would be cool, if it were written more tightly, or better integrated into your investigation, but it isn't.

To make matters worse, this game has a lot of pathfinding glitches, clipping problems, teeny tiny hotspots for vital clues, and often there will be no sound for no apparent reason.

Overall, it's a decent game. But its flaws prevent it from being a really great game.