Mata Hari

Cranberry Production

Rank: #4 / 7
Released: 2008
Studio: Cranberry Production
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

Mata Hari is an adventure game from Cranberry Production, set in the espionage tensions before World War I. You play a double agent who takes on dangerous missions, evades pursuers and works to turn enemy factions against each other. The game draws on events leading up to the war, with code-breaking, phone tapping and period gadgets among the tools at your disposal. Mata Hari’s charm can help her influence men, while choices shape the story’s endings, including the fate of the man closest to her heart. The campaign is arranged across four chapters and includes eight mini-games. The game is single-player and supports Steam Family Sharing. It is listed for Microsoft Windows; its Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Cranberry Production is both the maker and developer, and Viva Media is the publisher. The game is dated 2008 in the entry, with a Steam release date of July 29, 2009.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player espionage adventure with mini-games and story choices. The setting and gadgets may appeal to players interested in pre-World War I intrigue.

What is good

Four chapters include eight mini-games
Choices lead to a variety of endings
Features code-breaking and phone tapping
Single-player with Steam Family Sharing

What to know first

Listed for Microsoft Windows only
Steam release date is July 29, 2009

Verdict

Mata Hari combines espionage missions, period gadgets and choices that affect the ending. Its single-player format and Windows listing make it a focused option for players seeking a story-led adventure.