Mata Hari

Yes, even Mata Hari, the famous World War I exotic dancer, femme fatal, and even more infamous - suspected double agent, gets her own video game.  And though you may expect this game at first to be a cheap point and click erotic adventure, it to my surprise was not - well almost.  Mata Hari (the game) scored points with me on an innovative quest interface which is supported by your typical log book and simple drag and drop icons which represent items and goals to be handed off to characters you interact with.  The visuals are drawn 3D but are crisp, detailed, and beautiful.  The story itself is engaging, though I don't know if it's because it's loosely based on the Mata Hari legend or that there's some fun in going around and seducing French and German historical figures.  My only negative is like with all point and click games the one or two game events that are not so apparent and have to be found by pretty much pointing and clicking randomly on the display.  As for Mata Hari, if you are a fan of the original Myst and can do with some revisionist history give it a try on Steam for $9 USD.