Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within
Now a Schattenjäger, or Shadow Hunter, Gabriel is sent with his assistant Grace to solve a series of mutilation murders thought to be the work of werewolves. Gabriel confronts his own demons while Grace traces a historical mystery, that of the strange demise of Mad King Ludwig II. The hunters become the hunted, and the only hope for deliverance lies in the most desperate of schemes...
Readers rating
Excellent
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What our readers think of Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within
Posted by Vegetable Party on Jan 12, 2021
curious, dated, classic.
The Beast Within is part of the Gabriel Knight series and the slew of FMV games that burgeoned in the 90s. If neither of those legacies evokes a preemptive groan, this might be an interesting experience for you. A genuine fondness for adventure games is...
Posted by Antrax on Nov 20, 2013
A good plot can make up for a lot
I was blown away by The Beast Within when it first came out. Returning to it today, its faults are more obvious, but it's still a highly recommended game despite the issues. The video quality still holds up - videos are blocky but clear and the production...
Posted by Niclas on Aug 23, 2012
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Game Information
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Control | Point-and-click |
| Gameplay | Investigative |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Theme | Supernatural |
| Graphic Style | Illustrated realism, Live Action |
| Presentation | 2D or 2.5D, Full motion video |
| Action (Compulsory) | Timed events |
| Red Flags | Game-over events |
| Media | CD |
Product Details
System Requirements
Windows 3.1/95 / MS-DOS 5.0
486 DX33
8MB RAM
20MB hard disk space
Double speed CD-ROM drive
SVGA (640x480, 256 colors)
DAC required for speech
SoundBlaster™ card or 100% compatible
Microsoft compatible mouse
