Obscure Myst-Style Adventure Game Relaunches After 30 Years

Whoa, okay, let’s take a step back to the wild ’90s—times when adventure games were, like, popping everywhere. We’re talking big shots like “Day of the Tentacle” and “Grim Fandango.” But then, there’s this under-the-radar gem called Azrael’s Tear. It’s got this weird mesh of “Deus Ex” vibes and “Myst”-like first-person action. Yeah, it’s a bit of a mash-up. And oh boy, almost 30 years later, you can grab it on GOG. Ain’t that something?

Picture this: you’re some kind of funky future archaeologist. They call you a ‘Raptor’—no idea why, but it stuck—and you’re hunting down the Holy Grail. Supposedly, it’ll fix our messy world. Sounds wild, right? Anyway, you dive into this Templar temple, hoping to find it amidst all the chaos and, um, mutant critters.

Now, Azrael’s Tear throws you into quite a puzzle maze. Very Myst-like, if you catch my drift. But it’s not all brain teasers. There are characters too—ghosts, knights, and, as they cheekily mention on GOG, “mutant dinosaurs.” Because why not?

Oh, and a heads up if this tickles your fancy: Azrael’s Tear just dropped on GOG with a neat little discount, bringing it to $8.60 USD or £7.69. Jump on that deal if it calls to you.

But hey, if you’re on the lookout for more brain-busting games or old-school PC gems, we’ve got a list that might just make your day. And yeah, you can catch us on Google News for all things PC games. Plus, there’s a pretty cool Discord community where you can dive deeper into stuff like this. Give it a peek, if you’re feeling chatty.