CrossTown 1: Giften

About

CrossTown 1: Giften is a 1998 point-and-click adventure where journalist Minna Walker investigates a poisoned water supply threatening a city. Players navigate the town by talking to residents, gathering clues, and solving dialogue-based puzzles. A key mechanic lets you record and replay conversations to spot contradictions or missed details. The game emphasizes careful listening and logical connections over action, with a straightforward narrative focused on uncovering the culprit behind the poisoning. The game stands out for its structured approach to clue-gathering, which rewards patience and attention to detail. While the story is linear and the visuals show their age, the dialogue puzzles remain tight and methodical. Community feedback notes its accessibility for newcomers to the genre, though some find the pacing slow. With a runtime of around 5, 7 hours, it’s a compact mystery that prioritizes brainpower over spectacle.

Storyline

Giften ("The Poison") is the tale of journalist Minna Walker and her quest to uncover if someone poisoned the water supply of the city of CrossTown.