Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 8 - Relics of the Past

The events of final eight part of Ben Jordan's paranormal investigations start exactly after the end of the previous game The Cardinal Sins. Percival Quentin Jones is driving a car with the unconscious Ben Jordan to his flat in London. It is 30th December 2004 and only two days are left until the dark ritual of Cardinal Genovese will be performed. This ritual is tightly connected with relics of the past collected by his Knights of St. Anthony in places visited by Ben Jordan in previous cases.

Just like the previous titles the genre is a classic icon-based point-and-click adventure with voice-overs. The player controls Ben Jordan in London and Paris most of the game, but also Ben's Grandfather, Arthur Jordan, while he was accompanied by Percy Q. Jones in the land of Romania to fight vampires in 1926. There are several puzzles and time-based sequences, where protagonists should think quickly to achieve the desired result or they can even die.

The game has four plot branches and one secret ending. The chosen path determines the future life story for Ben Jordan and Alice Wilkins. The secret ending is not connected to the plot and may be treated as an easter egg. Optionally the developer's and guests in-game commentaries can be enabled.

Preceded by Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 7 - The Cardinal Sins
Series Ben Jordan (8)
Added March 8, 2020
Published By Grundislav Games
Developed By Grundislav Games
IGDB Cover from igdb.com
Main menu (Windows) from mobygames.com
Title screen (Windows) from mobygames.com
The introduction is shown in a comics-like art style. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Percival Q. Jones is driving a car with Ben Jordan in the backseat. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Day One is started in London. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Starting the game in Percy's flat. (Windows) from mobygames.com
The clock in the library shows the real-life time. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Researching the library's database with a computer. (Windows) from mobygames.com
St. Thomas seminary representatives are waiting for Ben Jordan. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with Shamus the bartender. (Windows) from mobygames.com
In secret Percy's room (Windows) from mobygames.com
Percy along with Ben's grandfather is in Sighisoara, Romania during 1926. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Examining the tree's carvings. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Downtown Sighisoara (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with the hotel's receptionist. The background is drawn in the style of the hotel of Quest for Glory 4. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Fighting the head vampire at the cemetery. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with the spirit of Simon. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Ambushed by one of the Knights of St. Anthony near the Third Eye entrance. Luckily, Otto is near. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Getting away in a red car with Otto. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Arriving at the railroad station on the way to Paris. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Arthur Jordan is back in Romania in search for the mysterious Sorin Trelles. (Windows) from mobygames.com
A headless body was found in the barrel. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Oh, Zortherus is behind the vampires (do you remember Case 3?) (Windows) from mobygames.com
Jennings is afraid of Percy, while meeting him in the train. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Map of Paris during Day 2 (Windows) from mobygames.com
Near the hotel (or rather hostel) entrance (Windows) from mobygames.com
Hostel reception room (Windows) from mobygames.com
A dream about Cardinal Genovese's long lost sister (Windows) from mobygames.com
Talking with the priest of the Sacré Cœur (Windows) from mobygames.com
Solving a puzzle. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Reaching the sacred heart. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Meeting Alice in the crypt. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Near the entrance of the Paris catacombs (Windows) from mobygames.com
Entering the catacombs. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Near the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral (Windows) from mobygames.com
Fighting a thug. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Cardinal Genovese is trying to perform the dark ritual. (Windows) from mobygames.com
The best ending of the series (Windows) from mobygames.com
A mysterious secret door (Windows) from mobygames.com
Secret ending (Windows) from mobygames.com

Year of Release:
2012

Platform(s):

Genre(s):
Traditional

Graphic Style:
Retro-Style

Camera View:
Third-Person

Control Type:
Point and Click

Setting/Theme:
Horror Mystery

Free to Play:
Yes

Available From: