Do NOT, I say again, DO NOT buy or play "Monty Python and the Quest for
the Holy Grail" unless you love the British Humour of Monty Python - love
puns - enjoy corny jokes - and have a sense of humor.
However, if you do meet these criteria, then prepare to laugh, be frustrated, wander around a strange land, be insulted, and invest many hours of computer time as you seek out the Holy Grail hidden somehow/where in the wacky world developed by Monty Python. 7th Level is noted for producing fine games and especially games for children. Please note: THIS GAME IS NOT FOR CHILDREN. IT HAS BLOODY GRAPHICS, BODY PARTS SLICED OFF AND MUCH SEXUAL CONTENT. The graphics and the sounds are superb and the game requires imagination to play and understand the clues that appear. The initial trumpet introduction sets the tone since the trumpets are played with exhaust gas generated from eating beans. (If you can't figure out which orifice is used to play the trumpet from that clue, then the game will be a bit beyond you). Included in the Quest are several games within the overall game. The clues you pick up while you progress on the trek to Camelot help you play the games and press on to find the Grail. "Drop Dead" is a "Tetris" style game that allows you to spend a few hours watching the results of the Black Death. The bodies of the dead are dropped into a pit and you arrange them as they fall. Be careful, some aren't as dead as you think and they protest being buried alive! The "Killer Rabbit" is one to amuse you but the gore is tough! (This touch of British humour might offend a past President, but them is the breaks, bloke!). The battle with the Black Knight is gory and he seems to lose body parts rather easily - but he is very hard to kill. If you don't kill him, you don't advance - so don't be nice - do him in. "Spank the Virgin" is interesting - but not for kids. The play of the game is funny, twisted and will - if you have patience - lead you to the Grail and the majestic sounds of the music telling you "You've won". You will not get there easily since each scene has several areas that you must click on to find various treasures/coconuts/traveling companions. All will come in handy during the play of the game. This game lists for $50 but you can certainly beat that price locally - one place had it for $29.95 and you might well be able to beat even that price if you shop around. The setup was easy - typical of 7th Level products - and you did have the option of using up about 500 MEGS (yes, I said MEGS) for a full installation. This would speed up the game since you would not need the CD/ROM drive. Otherwise, it took about 5 MEGS for the installation. I am not much of a game player but am a Monty Python fan and his film clips, jokes and sly comments kept me amused in spite of not being able to advance easily. Most of the areas can be navigated rather easily, but it was not real easy for me. I suspect that someone that is very experienced at games will not have much of a problem with this game and will enjoy it greatly. Go for it! |