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Clandestiny

Windows - 1996

Scary spooks abound in Trilobyte's ghoulishly delightful Clandestiny.

Andrew MacPhiles has just inherited the family castle in Scotland.

Being the coward he is (it runs in the family you see), he doesn't want to go.

Eventually, his girlfriend obsessed with the hidden treasure that is mentioned in the estate executor's telegram practically bludgeons Andrew into going.

They soon arrive at their new and not-so-humble abode and the troub…erm…fun begins. Clandestiny weaves a spell that is undeniably hard for anyone to resist.

The graphics are top notch and surpass any other previous Trilobyte release.

The Disney-quality cutscenes are beautifully animated.

The quirks and well thought out (and acted) characters also deserve a special mention.

Whether it's the cowardly Andrew, the diabolic Murthly, the handyman Fergus, or any of the myriads of characters you meet, you won't soon forget any of them. Clandestiny seamlessly weaves traditional Scottish myth and lore into a modern story line.

The game also offers a built-in reference guide that you can view at any time to learn more about Scottish culture. While the puzzles are of the parlor variety and seem detached from the main story line, it hardly takes away from the game.

The solutions are usually simple, clean, and logical. Clandestiny is quite a gem and an ultra rare diamond in the rough.

A definite highlight from the creators of the 7th Guest and the 11th Hour.

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

shdon 21 May. 2025

On Windows 10 if you have multiple monitors and find the game keeps minimising itself when changing the resolution and shuffling existing windows around, try setting it to Windows 95 compatibility mode.

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PCGAMER90 14 Sep. 2023

Works surprisingly well on Win 10, even without compatibility settings.

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Lizzie 18 Dec. 2022

I loved this game as a teenager, and i'm still fan of the story and the games graphics.

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Downloads

Windows version
ISO Version
United Kingdom English
1.1 GB

Extras

Guide Guide 1
Official Strategy Guide
Windows 56 MB English English

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