Ghosts

About

Ghosts is a 1994 point-and-click adventure that casts you as an explorer navigating the eerie Hobbs Manor. Developed by Media Design Interactive, the game leans heavily on atmosphere over action, tasking you with collecting clues about the supernatural. Sir Christopher Lee voices Dr. Grimalkin, a spectral host who guides you through dimly lit rooms and cryptic puzzles. Clicking objects reveals a trove of content including a 280-page illustrated guide to English ghost lore, spirit photos, and firsthand accounts from investigators. The experience unfolds like a choose-your-own-ghost story, with six narrated tales by Lee acting as the main throughline. What lingers is Lee’s presence, lending the game an unexpected gravitas for a 90s PC title. While puzzles feel rudimentary by modern standards, the blend of documentary-style research and spooky interactivity was uncommon at the time. Its reliance on stills and simple animations feels nostalgic now, but the real draw is the eerie charm of sifting through haunted house archives. With no combat or time pressure, Ghosts rewards patience over skill, making it a niche curiosity for fans of old-school multimedia experiments.

Storyline

There are six rendered Ghostly tales, narrated by Mr. Lee: Bettiscombe Manor and The Screaming Skull Canterbury Cathedral and the Tale of Nell Cook Bisham Abbey Dame Elizabeth Hoby Wicked Jimmy The Silent Pool Marwell Hall