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Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery.

What works

  • Interesting and engaging story
  • Well-written dialogues
  • Comic-style cutscenes and artwork
  • Good soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Logical and varied puzzles

Things to keep in mind

  • Short and episodic length
  • Dated and stiff 3d character models
  • Some illogical or arbitrary puzzles
  • Linear gameplay with limited freedom
  • Some voice acting criticized

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Shivah

  • LumineNight

  • Sagebrush

  • Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

  • The Almost Gone

  • A Golden Wake

More fantastical

Games that feels like Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed but with more imaginative fiction

  • The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

  • The Endless Journey

  • The Inner World

  • Demons Never Lie

  • Bear With Me - Episode One

  • Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition

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Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Exploration, Creativity, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 03/08/2026