While the game itself if layered with mystery, game play itself is fairly simple. The point-and-click interface is very easy to manage, with the cursor changing to indicate movement, possible actions, whether an item can be picked up and examined, etc. Inventory consists of a briefcase of sorts for carrying items, a file folder for storing documents, and a journal for storing dialog and key points. If interruptions from your dog, cat, or significant other cause you to miss an important clue, no problem. You can read through it all at your leisure.

So it seems that Still Life has taken a great game and run with it-- all the way to the next level. It’s a safe bet to say that if Post Mortem kept you on the edge of your seat, Still Life will kick the chair out from under you. In fact, this game (which, by the way, is rated M for Mature), has only one down side: you won’t be able to play it until Microids’ projected release date of April 14th. If that creates a painful contrast with the fact that you want it NOW, consider yourself simply preparing for the game.