Arcane: Online Mystery Serial was a collection of small point and click flash games created by Warner Bros and Sarbakan in 1999. Based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the game tells the story of three protagonists: Ophelia McDermoth, Prescott Bridgeman and Gregor McDermoth.
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Flash Games and RPG Maker games were my Childhood when it came to games due to not being able to own a Home Console, though many games remained in my childhood years. One of those games was Arcane: Online Mystery Serial, which spooked me due to how stressful it was and introduced me to the world of H.P. Lovecraft.
Revisiting the series many years later (or specifically, 16 years), it's a strange story that has the potential to build with its narrative despite ending off with a cliffhanger due to being canceled. Created in 1998, it's impressive with how it took advantage of Adobe Flash Player and how minimal the gameplay is. Wouldn't say it's the best Flash game ever but a hidden gem that isn't well-known.
Due to not being preserved after being removed by WB Games, Adobe Flash Player is abandoned; the only possible way to play is with Flashpoint Launcher, preserved by fans and restored. Would happily recommend it if anyone wants to check out an old series of Flash games that attempted to create an overarching narrative (along with Steppenwolf: The X-Creatures Project).
Revisiting the series many years later (or specifically, 16 years), it's a strange story that has the potential to build with its narrative despite ending off with a cliffhanger due to being canceled. Created in 1998, it's impressive with how it took advantage of Adobe Flash Player and how minimal the gameplay is. Wouldn't say it's the best Flash game ever but a hidden gem that isn't well-known.
Due to not being preserved after being removed by WB Games, Adobe Flash Player is abandoned; the only possible way to play is with Flashpoint Launcher, preserved by fans and restored. Would happily recommend it if anyone wants to check out an old series of Flash games that attempted to create an overarching narrative (along with Steppenwolf: The X-Creatures Project).
For a flash game from 1999 it's not even that bad. It has some interesting ideas and the music gives it a pretty cool atmosphere. I'd love to see a better executed detective game on a Lovecraftian scenario.