See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

9 used & new from £4.70
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Best of Discworld Noir
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Best of Discworld Noir

by Atari
Platform:   Windows 98 / 95
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


2 new from £24.99 5 used from £4.70 2 collectible from £9.99

Game Information

  • Platform:   Windows 98 / 95
  • ELSPA Minimum Age: 11
  • Media: Video Game

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

4.9 out of 5 stars (51)  £37.95
Nation

Nation

by Terry Pratchett
4.3 out of 5 stars (91)  £10.19
Hogfather (2-Disc Edition) [2006] [DVD]

Hogfather (2-Disc Edition) [2006] [DVD]

DVD ~ David Jason
3.7 out of 5 stars (17)  £10.78
The Curse of Monkey Island - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

The Curse of Monkey Island - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

4.8 out of 5 stars (26) 
Whisper Of The Heart [DVD]

Whisper Of The Heart [DVD]

DVD ~ Yoshifumi Kondo
4.6 out of 5 stars (27)  £7.68
› Explore similar items

Product Features

  • Walk the mean streets of Ankh-Morpork in this latest addition to the hugely successful Discworld saga

Product details

  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
  • ASIN: B00004Y6GG
  • Release Date: 1 Sep 2000
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,500 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Discworld Noir
   ClassicPatch-Shop.com/Discworld+Noir    Download Discworld Noir Now On Windows XP & Vista. Only £4.99! 
  
 

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Terry Pratchett's Discworld is, perhaps unsurprisingly given the game's title, the setting for this point-and-click romp which combines the best elements of Bogart-esque Private Eye movies with the best-known fantasy environment in the world.

The game follows the trials and tribulations of the Discworld's first PI as he takes on his first case--a missing persons job on behalf of a darkly mysterious female client who's husband has gone walkies.

It's pretty standard adventure fare with pointing and clicking aplenty as the case unravels, villains are revealed and outrageously long FMV sequences disturb the flow of the plot.

OK, so far it doesn't sound that good, right? But perseverance is the name of the game and I couldn't help but find myself getting drawn further into the plot to the point where it became impossible to leave it alone. The major draw in this title is the obvious input from Pratchett himself. The characters really bring this game to life, mixing the new--such as Lewton the private eye and main character with the old--Nobby Nobbs of the City Guard, Death and the Grim Squeaker--a hilarious character who is actually the Death of Rats.

Comedy abounds here, from the obvious to the incredibly subtle and there is plenty going on to keep you playing for quite a while.

At the end of the day, this is more suited to the Discworld fan then to someone looking idly around for an adventure game to fill in a couple of hours, but with it's budget price thanks to an Infogrames re-release, Discworld Noir is a good purchase. --James Gordon

Manufacturer's Description
The name's Lewton. I'm a private investigator. I don't know where the idea came from, I was just thinking it would be really cool to have an office with my name on the door and a sturdy desk for sexy broads to lean across.

Trouble is, wherever there are sexy broads there's trouble, and the dame I'm working for wrote the book on trouble, and the sequel too. Her name's Carlotta, and between her, the psychotic dwarf who's following me and this walking mountain with the brain of a pomegranate who calls himself Malachite, I'm beginning to wonder if the Discworld's first private investigator might be about to become the Discworld's LAST private investigator too.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
(16)
(14)
(5)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

19 Reviews
5 star:
 (5)
4 star:
 (10)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.9 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but the software needs patching, 9 Oct 2001
By A Customer
This is a remarkable extension to the Discworld genre, far removed from the insanely difficult Discworld game and the slightly easier Discworld II. Written in conjunction with Pterry himself, this is the dark (and very film noir) tale of a private eye called Lewton and his trawl through Ankh-Morpork's dark underbelly. Every single movie cliche is there - the femme fatale, the death threats, the complicated plot, the insane old buffer in a wheelchair. Involving, beautiful and very well acted (apart from a duff accent on the hero himself), this is a top notch adventure game. The only thing that stops it getting five stars is the instability of the software, which required several re-instals and badly needs patching (not very likely now that the developers have gone bust). Nonetheless, rewarding and wonderful if you have the patience.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for fans, 18 Oct 2002
By A Customer
I do enjoy the Pratchett sense of humour and this game doesnt disappoint in that respect. I giggled a lot during the game - like all point and click games I got a bit frustrated that I couldnt "get" what I should do next but thank goodness for walkthroughs. The graphics are pretty good and I just loved the Grim Squeaker. The characters do not disappoint and there is a good story line to follow. Im glad I bought it and would recommend it to anyone.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Discworld experience, 29 Aug 2001
By rui.pedro.leite@ntc.pt (Porto, Portugal) - See all my reviews
As a member of the very honored Portuguese country I never knew Terry Pratchet's Discworld until a happy Hogswat...sorry...Christmas i found this game in the shelf of a store. I read the back cover and I found the game intruiguing in the least, so I bought it. After palaing it once and loughing my head off i knew it was love, and so I surfed the net only to find a new world for me to live in. If you have a good sense of humour just jump into Ankh-Morpork streets and "find Therma" or descover the real story of the Tsortean Woars. The charcters realy have an envolving personality and the story line is realy god,you have got to love this game. Oh,yes, and don't catch "a bad case of philosofy" becouse "the truth is outh there".

P.S.-Just buy the game now...tank you.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally Devout Pratchett Fans Only
I bought this last year mainly for my girlfriend who loved Terry Pratchett, though the original discworld game was good fun, I played it for half and hour and it is awful, but... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2002 by The Venerable Dirk

4.0 out of 5 stars Casablanca meets the discworld
Discworld Noir is an excellent if time consuming puzzle. The atmosphere is superbly gloomy and the quest is so convoluted it could drive you insane were it not for the typical... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2002 by AlanH

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game
What a great game!!!!
Having played discworld on the pc and then discworld 2 on the playstation i was a bit dubious about the whole private eye idea. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Discworld Noir
This game is good for all age groups as it expands and develops the imagination behind the Discworld phenonema. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2001 by M.J Batten

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Discworld game so far
Finally the writters broke free of using Rincewind. And in steps Lewton - totally new, totally funny.

I absolutely love this game. Read more

Published on 21 Aug 2001 by Gary Egginton (gary@egginton99...

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
This is an extremely well thought out game with some great graphics, and (I believe) a perfectly accurate portrayal of Ankh Morpork. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2001 by Kirstie

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just a game
It's not just another entertaining adventure game, you really need your detective abilities for this. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for a point and click
A good way of losing yourself in another world while having a great deal of fun. Some voices were annoying, but the plot is well conceived and there are some nice twists in the... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2001 by Meepicheep

4.0 out of 5 stars Its worth a play
A number of known Discworld characters put in an appearance in this game... but perhaps not enough for the most devoted of fans, who might even prefer a game more like the... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars An o.k game to pass the time
I gave this game a second chance recently after finding the first attempt a little irritating. But being a little older and wiser now I decided to give it another go (I paid... Read more
Published on 15 May 2001

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates