Crash Garrett

Crash Garrett is an adventure game inspired by classic 1930s film serials. Players take the role of Crash Garrett, a flying ace who pilots private flights for wealthy Hollywood clients along the west coast of the United States.

The story begins when Garrett flies journalist Cynthia Sleeze to an exclusive interview with a prominent psychoanalyst. When the investigation draws him in, he must rely on his wits, cunning, and fists to save the day.

Presentation and gameplay

Typed commands drive the adventure, while the action is presented like an animated comic book. Scene-setting artwork, including occasional location maps, is layered with moving character portraits and speech bubbles. Some versions include synthesized speech for Garrett's direct prompts to the player.

• Genre: Adventure
• Developer: ERE Informatique
• Publisher: Metal Hurlant
• Release: April 1, 1988
• Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Atari ST/STE, Commodore Amiga, and DOS