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Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 4 - Horror at Number 50
Author: Francisco Gonzalez Resolution: 320x200 at 16-bit color Downloaded: 22868 times (22 Mb) Genres: Fantasy, Investigative, Original Length: Medium length games
Added on: 5 March 2005 Website: http://www.grundislavgames.com/benjordan/case4.php Content advisory: Occasional, mild  None  Rare, mild Ratings: AGS Panel: (what is this?) Player rating: 85% Awards won: Best Game Created with AGS 2005 Best Gameplay 2005 Best Dialogue Writing 2005 Best Use of Sound 2005 For centuries, there have been tales of a vicious spiritual entity known only as "The Horror" at Number 50, Berkeley Square in London. The Horror has been dormant for years...that is, until now. Ben Jordan is contacted by the current owner of Number 50, to investigate the reappearance of the Horror. He soons finds he's not alone, as four other paranormal investigators join him on the case. In the past, the Horror has claimed several victims. Make sure you aren't the next one. Download Now (if the download doesn't work, try Right Click, Save Target As)
User ratings for Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 4 - Horror at Number 50:
From 157 peoples votes so far: (vote here) Visual: 75% Immersion: 85% Puzzles & Pacing: 83% Overall Enjoyment: 85% You can see a detailed breakdown of the votes.
Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 4 - Horror at Number 50 was brought to you by:
Dark Stalkey  Sound Effects Ghormak  Music Grundislav  Art, Writing, Scripting
Other games by Francisco Gonzalez:
Back Door Man (Short games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator - Case 1 Deluxe (Medium length games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 1 - In Search of the Skunk-Ape (Short games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 2 - The Lost Galleon of the Salton Sea (Medium length games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 3 - The Sorceress of Smailholm (Medium length games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 5 - Land of the Rising Dead (Medium length games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 6 - Scourge of the Sea People (Medium length games) Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 7 - The Cardinal Sins (Medium length games) Carver Island 2: Mrs. Rodriguez's Revenge (Medium length games) Donnie Darko: The adventure game (MAGS games) Granny Zombiekiller Demo (Demos) Granny Zombiekiller in Mittens Murder Mystery (MAGS games) Porn Quest (Joke games) The Secret of Carver Island (Medium length games)
AGS Panel review for this game:
The AGS Review Panel has left a comment about this game: Ben Jordan's fourth case brings him to a house that is purportedly haunted -- and he intends to find out for sure. Lacks some of the energy of case 3 but is still an enjoyable (if short) continuation to the series.
User comments about Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Case 4 - Horror at Number 50:
Posted by coldwater on 2009-12-06 at 16:25 (IP logged): Definitely my favorite Ben Jordan game, and one of the better games I've ever played on AGS Posted by Gun Sage on 2008-11-26 at 22:24 (IP logged): This was actually a really fun game with some good suspense, dialogue, and characters. Really, there was only one meh puzzle, but overall, a very nice addition to a well done series. Posted by SSH on 2008-06-12 at 12:19 (IP logged): This is definitely my favourite Ben Jordan game so far: better than 2 and 5 for sure and up there with 3, 6 and 1 Deluxe Posted by HailRain on 2008-06-06 at 06:28 (IP logged): My favorite so far. BJ gets better with each release. This time around theres nice sound effects that really add to the game. Theres more character animation when preforming certain actions. Great spooky atmosphere throughout and I did liked the music- well done! One thing- I hated using the phone in this game! Posted by Snaker8 on 2008-05-28 at 00:40 (IP logged): Definitely a more classical haunted theme, this game does not exceed case 3, but definitely is still worthy of playing. Pros: Terrific sound, challenging puzzles, introduction and development of overall plot and characters. Cons: Not much music, the doors puzzle is very annoying, phone is also irritating, a bit too random at moments. Posted by Kyle on 2008-03-03 at 05:33 (IP logged): The atmosphere on this game was amazing. Spooked the hell out of me. Posted by pandabearlove on 2008-01-22 at 02:49 (IP logged): I really liked this game! It was scary and believable. Posted by McBoy on 2007-10-24 at 09:17 (IP logged): For my money the best in the series (...to date anyway!) The new characters introduced were simple but completely believable - this was very well done. This is a good story and it hasn't been needlessly complicated or padded out just to make the game longer. Posted by Cephas on 2007-09-08 at 22:10 (IP logged): Yet another awesome game. I liked the more focused atmosphere achieved for this. It was brilliance to set it all in one house as it adds an aura of claustrophobia especially with you reach the intermittent doors puzzle. The music for this one was unfortunately lacking but sfx was ok. Dialling phone numbers in game drove me nuts. Posted by leon101 on 2007-07-20 at 20:05 (IP logged): Ahh, this was a great adventure game. Truly great, I got addicted to this one. I played it from 10 pm, to 3 am. I NEVER do that for any game, but this one did it for me. The characters and story were incredibly interesting and it was kind of spooky from time to time. The puzzles while not really hard, were logical and fun and thats all I care about in an adventure game. It's alright to have really hard puzzles, but I don't like illogical ones. This is getting a ten out of ten for me. People on here are saying in their comments that Ben Jordan 3 is the best. I'll try it next. Posted by Optimus on 2007-06-24 at 19:04 (IP logged): Less good than the 3rd case (which is my favorite of all BJ series) but still better than the first two. Those characters who are into paranormal are interesting how they are put together because each of them sees the paranormal research under a different view. The ending is not great at all as the 3rd one but it's ok. Posted by accolyte on 2007-03-14 at 23:17 (IP logged): Not as good as BJ 3 but still a nice little game. Well done animations, nice sound effects and good dialogue. I also quite liked the puzzles even though they were so easy. The story was a bit disappointing though and the notepad-system is still as underdeveloped as before. The phone-GUI didn,t work well either and was quite annoying. Overall a good game for some hours enjoyment. Posted by Dave on 2006-04-01 at 16:16 (IP logged): Great game, especially liked the references to AGS games and community etc. Posted by Scorpio_Phoenix on 2006-03-17 at 14:06 (IP logged): Best out of the 4, some bits were actually quite scary lol. big thumbs up! I only have one question.......when do we get case 5?? Posted by MissCrystalix on 2006-01-01 at 01:29 (IP logged): another fantastic piece! so far, i have loved all 4 of your Ben Jordan games! this one actually had me a little scared at parts, lol. i really hope you make another soon! Posted by zooomer on 2005-10-10 at 01:07 (IP logged): The game is just fantastic! Please write a "How to make a fantastic game" tutorial !!! Posted by Hayley on 2005-10-06 at 16:29 (IP logged): This game is awesome, I've played all 4 of the Ben Jordan cases, and if you haven't...you definately should. Horror at number 50 was kinda sppoky also, there were times when i was scared to go in to a dark place or find out what was behind the door. If you have played 1 of the Ben Jordan cases then this one you wil LOVE, its the best!!! Posted by sober dave on 2005-09-07 at 09:59 (IP logged): I really enjoyed this game, fitted neatly into my afternoon, and the sound effects scared my stepmum who was in the next room ha ha Posted by dj50 on 2005-08-08 at 02:02 (IP logged): Good things: - logic puzzles, but a little too easy - the art is nice, especially the faces of the characters - the music is quite immersive Bad things: - the story is too linear - the sound effects are not very good - although the gfx is decent, the characters could have a little more detail Posted by Ra !~ on 2005-07-10 at 23:16 (IP logged): I am halfway through this title and it really has impressed me . The puzzles arn't overly complicated but that just keeps me going . I am attempting to learn the AGS system and consider this a great introductrion . Posted by Mary~Janne on 2005-06-13 at 09:21 (IP logged): WOw great game ,LOVE the music and sound fx .The puzzles are quit easy ,you won't be bagning your head on the wall for this one, but never the less it makes the pacing of the game perfect.First game I played in the Ben series i'm surly gonna play the first 3 Posted by Lava on 2005-06-10 at 12:11 (IP logged): I didnt enjoyed this game as much as the older Quest's of B.J did it misses alot of other feature's but this quest is good for Newbie's to Ben Jordan the game introduces B.J very well. Posted by RedruM89 on 2005-04-20 at 13:42 (IP logged): Great Game! I really enjoyed it. It wasn't to hard I only got stuck once and that was just dumb of myself. But like I said great game! Can't wait till BJ 5 is out so Grundi get to it ;) Posted by Simulacra on 2005-04-11 at 10:29 (IP logged): What a nice and concise little game. The investigatin story fits the format nicely. Some situations were a bit unlogical, though (such as when five investigators refuse to visit a hardware store in order to open a lock). I think that the scariness of the game could be enhanced by not having so cartoony sprites. Posted by madmanmunt on 2005-04-02 at 09:40 (IP logged): I've been a huge fan of the Ben Jordan games since I first played the immaculate Skunk Ape. So obviously I was very excited when I came across this. However, for the first time ever I was dissapointed with a Ben Jordan game. The main problem with Ben's fourth case is that there are far too few rooms to explore. The game attempts to achieve a specific atmosphere by restricting the areas there are to explore and basing the action more on the interaction between the several characters. (SPOILER: As the game progresses it becomes more and more clear that it is a pastiche of AGs classic 5 Days a Stranger but the opportunity for a truly witty parody of the game is wasted). SPOILER ENDS. Sadly, this makes the game seem less like an epic adventure and more like an inferior version of the game it is based on. It's not all bad. The game is still entertaining if a little short and some of the new characters are fun. The new addition of a phone is a nice idea, although you have to dial the numbers very quickly otherwise it attempts to dial before you've completed the the number. Perhaps a 'DIAL' button could be added in future games so the player could confirm when he has finished writing the number. Anyway, all in all Ben Jordan 4 was a worthy enough entry into the saga but dissapointing in comparison to the other three wonderful games. Posted by ganome on 2005-03-19 at 17:53 (IP logged): *twiching with crazy eyes* must Have MORE!!! Posted by Neutrino on 2005-03-19 at 13:24 (IP logged): I must say, I'm a total Ben Jordan fan. This game is an excellent contribution to the AGS community. If possible, make the next game (if there will be one) really, really long, full of witty interactions and alternate paths. Great job Francisco! Posted by [ ... ] on 2005-03-19 at 05:41 (IP logged): 'a' for 'awesome'... can't wait for part 5... Posted by MillsJROSS on 2005-03-16 at 10:38 (IP logged): These games are very entertaining. And BJ4 is no exception. It's got spooky moments, a fun plot, great characters. The music is superb, and the art is unique and consistent. Another great game from Grundislav. Play it now! Posted by jj on 2005-03-09 at 22:11 (IP logged): A Fantastic game! WE want more more MORE! Great music great visuals. Timer in phone was undesirable though. Hope he makes Ben 5 longer and spookier! Posted by Pelican on 2005-03-09 at 14:22 (IP logged): Great stuff. A little easy, and I would have liked more background to the story, but I still enjoyed it immensely. Keep them coming! Posted by precise on 2005-03-07 at 23:23 (IP logged): I've played all the Ben Jordan games in order, and this is by far the best, though it actually was by far the easiest and felt very "short" to me. But, then again, I usually enjoy short, easy games with great characters than long games with obscure puzzles. Major kudos and I can't wait for the next installment. Posted by Rosie on 2005-03-06 at 09:35 (IP logged): Another great Ben Jordan game. Please give us more, A must Play for all. Posted by Rosie on 2005-03-05 at 21:10 (IP logged): I am playing this game now. Was so excited to see another Ben Jordan game. I have played them all and love them...... They are the best. This one is really living up to its reputation for great story line, character drawings, etc. Thank you so much Posted by Hollowman on 2005-03-05 at 06:06 (IP logged): An excellent game full of superb atmosphere and sound. The graphics suited the game perfectly and at no point did they seem out of place or rushed. All of the characters were very well fleshed out and they all fit the scenario. I would recommend this game to anyone wanted a spooky, atmospheric game. Posted by Alec on 2005-03-05 at 03:46 (IP logged): Whoo! First reply thingy! I'm downloadin.

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