Gray Matter

It had a decent story but had very painful lag throughout

a really pretty and unique, but at times janky, mystery game. i particularly loved sam as a protagonist, and i loved the integration of her stage magic into puzzles, they were really fun (barring maybe one frustrating magic puzzle). i didn't like dr. styles too much, though, and it felt like he only got a bit better near the end. i found myself vastly preferring sam over him. speaking of the end, i agree that it felt rushed and the puzzles took a bit of a frustrating dive there, and i was able to guess the reveal/culprit by about chapter 6. still, overall a super solid game and im sad that we'll probably never get a sequel. i'd LOVE to play as sam again in the future.

I remember booting up this game years ago and being disappointed by the interface that was so ugly that made me quit after less than twenty minutes.... After that this game has been taking "virtual dust" in my library for years but some days ago I decided to give it a second chance and.... WOW! What a gem I missed!! Yes, the interface is still ugly and quite annoying sometimes but what a game!! It's one of the best story I've ever seen in a point-and-click adventure and I played dozens of them!! I hope it will get some kind of remaster or sequel one day because it really deserves it, more than many other well-known titles. I can’t add much to what many other reviewers already wrote, just an advice: don’t do like me, don’t get discouraged by the old/crappy UI and give it chance, you won’t be disappointed!!

Even 15 years after its initial release "Gray Matter" holds up pretty well thanks to the charismatic protagonist. Of course some of the puzzles feel dated and the interface is far from user-friendly but the story easily makes up for that. And the soundtrack and the voice acting ( both english and german ) add greatly to the atmosphere. Very recommended for every p&c fan.

Klassisches Point and Click Adventure. Macht Spaß. Schon auf Black Mirror Niveau

Great game, glad I stumbled on it.

Really good, substantial adventure game, from the queen of adventure game writing, Jane Jensen. It's really criminal she hasn't been supported to make more games over the years. Interesting plot, with the opposition of the two main characters/perspectives working particularly well: until the end you're left guessing about at least some of what is going on, and to what extent we were seeing supernatural or psychic manifestations, or magic tricks, which was a really original story dynamic. In the end maybe there was a missed opportunity to do something even better with the characters and plot denouement, but still one of the most interesting adventure games I've played. The puzzle solving is mostly fun, the in-game scene depiction is very beautiful - the cut-scenes somewhat less so. And the music is great. If you liked Gabriel Knight, you'll like this too.