The sedate gameplay does not induce sleep but a feeling of tranquillity similar to the buzz from opium. The Case of the Silver Earring is not going to revitalise the adventure genre but it is well coded and written and acted with some flair and passion. Even if you are not an obsessive fan of the genre you could do yourself no harm by searching out this game, for it offers something different from the usual PC fare and it's a pleasant way to while away some lazy hours. Just don't forget your deerstalker.