You know how there are games you've played in the past, which give you a warm and cozy feeling by just thinking of them, even if they might probably not hit similar if you'd play them today? Well, for me, Foolish Mortals is a game that gives me exactly that feeling I had when playing games like Monkey Island 2, The Dig and Broken Sword. On the surface, the game already shows its biggest strength, which is an absolutely stunning presentation, with beautifully hand-painted backgrounds, a Hollywood-quality soundtrack in the vein of James Horner and Danny Elfman, and a stellar voice cast, giving their all to bring these characters to life (and death). But these are just a vehicle for a story full of heart, humor, mystery, twists and turns, gaining momentum and raising the stakes with each chapter. The puzzles remain logical throughout, but even if you should get stuck, the (adjustable) dynamic hint system will gently nudge you in the right direction, while a journal of tiered hints offers you more substantial solutions, should you need them. Aside from those support features, the game has all the bells and whistles of modern adventure games, like double-click-to-run navigation, quick exists, a fast travel map and hotspot highlighting. In other words: It plays smooth as butter. Foolish Mortals is a game any fan of the genre shouldn't miss, and accessible enough for any newcomers as well. If you like cozy ghost stories along the lines of The Haunted Mansion, or pirate adventures like Pirates of the Caribbean, you'd feel right at home on the island of Devil's Rock.
