I played this game as a young man, at the height of popularity for point and click Sierra adventure games. They were some of my favorite titles, and I actually picked this one up on a whim without knowing anything about it (this was back when the internet as we know it didn't really exist, at least not even remotely in the same capacity) simply because it was made by Sierra. I never regretted that purchase. I actually got so engaged in this game and wrapped up in the story, I used to have dreams about it at night, finding myself at different locations within the game and wondering how to get to the next chapter. I figured it out through trial and error, so it took me several weeks to complete. But I was not disappointed with the climactic finish which leads beautifully into the sequel. The voice acting was incredible, and I didn't know until recently the level of professional talent which was cast as the characters in the game (Tim Curry, Leah Remini, etc). It was equally interesting and eerie at the same time. There is lots of information about the Voodoo religion and the ghosts of New Orleans' past within, and the branches of the story unfold more like a great novel rather than a PC game. I felt immersed in Gabriel's universe, as he became more immersed in solving the Voodoo murders while experiencing strange dreams and trying to figure out what it all means. I found myself admiring his charisma, hopeless romanticism, his intellect, and often humorous friendship with Detective Mosley. If you enjoy classic storytelling with characters and a plot that keep you engaged, this is a great game to play. Well worth the purchase.
