WorthPlaying writes: " This is the story of young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet. Her first task is to solve a series of macabre murders where the victims are targeted as the wealthy and prominent of the community. The culprit's weaponry is rare and leaves an unusual calling card by removing the heart of those they choose. The adventure begins in New York, but the clues will lead ambitious agent Bonnet as far as the Peruvian city of Cusco – the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, as well as on the border of the Amazon jungle.
City Interactive can confirmed that one of the main locations in the forthcoming adventure game Art of Murder will be the Peruvian city of Cusco. The city was once the capital of the Inca Empire and established around 1100 AD, it is now considered the archeological capital of America. All of the buildings are situated on original Inca foundations.
Art of Murder: FBI Confidential is a title intended especially for fans of adventure games, who enjoy the unsettling, dark atmosphere of thriller movies. "
Avault:
"It had to happen; I simply had to review a bad game at some point. Art of Murder: FBI Confidential is that game. Between the lifeless visuals, the laughable dialogue, and the profound lack of thought put into the puzzles; this game wears its budget title on its cover. Adventure gamers, you have the point-and-click gems of yesterday and the occasional treasures that trickle down every so often. Cherish them and stay away from this game."
GameZebo: "Art of Murder from City Interactive is a point-and-click adventure with a Law & Order feel. Set in 2007, you follow Nicole Bonnet, a rookie FBI agent on the trail of a serial killer. A strong plot and sophisticated graphics are a plus, but some boring puzzles and illogical gameplay can be jarring. Add a violent storyline and a sprinkling of four-letter words, and you have a game that will please some and repel others."
Melissa Walther writes:
"A classic point and click adventure game, Art of Murder follows new FBI Agent Nicole Bonnet from the dingy streets of New York to the jungles of Peru as she tries to solve her first murder case. The game begins with a slightly funny cut scene in which the senior field agent on a stake out orders you out for coffee and is brutally murdered while you're gone. The agent, James, manages to cling to life long enough to tell you a cryptic message for his partner.
Your boss removes you from the case and reassigns you to the field agent's partner, Nick. You of course protest, saying it's your case and your fault because you weren't there. You pass James' message to Nick and the both of you decide in typical crime-show fashion to work the case yourselves.
In the course of trying to find the murderer Nicole gathers evidence, questions people, does field research and manages to get to Peru (and get abducted), giving it all the hallmarks of a made-for-TV crime show. Add in the Mafia ties and internal corruption, and you're set for prime-time."
