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The year is 1913, and adolescent Nancy Maple, an amateur geologist, travels from Toronto to the remote Canadian town of Crimson to investigate the discovery of a gigantic diamond. But things are more perilous than they first seem, and soon our brave heroine begins to investigate a supposed murder. Released August 15, Crimson Diamond is a brand fresh adventure game from developer Julia Minamata, and it’s unique. Through its design, Minamata mines a once-common element of early adventure games that has long since been forgotten, discarded as if it no longer had any value. However, Crimson Diamond brilliantly demonstrates that when used effectively, this device can actually enhance our connection to the game. Let me explain. – Carolyn Petit Read more