The Adventures of Pinocchio

About

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a point-and-click adventure game built around a live-action film’s retelling of the classic story. You play as Geppetto, tasked with saving his puppet-turned-boy from the clutches of the villainous Lorenzini. The game follows a linear narrative where you navigate locations from the movie, including a eerie fairground and treacherous waters, using environmental puzzles and timed actions to progress. Transformations into various animals and objects add a quirky layer to platforming challenges. Dialogue choices and exploration drive the story forward, though the script leans heavily on its source material’s moral themes. The game’s defining feature is its shifting perspectives, requiring you to switch between forms like a fish or donkey to solve spatial puzzles. Each of the six collectible passwords ties to a lesson from Pinocchio’s tale, blending gameplay with didactic storytelling. Despite its age, the hand-drawn visuals and soundtrack retain a distinct charm. Released in 1996, it remains a niche title for fans of 90s adventure games, though its mechanics feel dated by modern standards.