The Gate III is a point-and-click adventure game released for PC and Mac at the end of 1997. Recent coverage has primarily focused on comparisons between the game and newer titles in the genre, particularly around how developer choices regarding companion mechanics have evolved. Discussion has centered on how companion loyalty and retention tie into player decision-making, with observers drawing parallels to modern narrative-driven RPGs that similarly allow party members to leave based on story choices. These comparisons suggest The Gate III established or influenced design patterns that remain relevant to contemporary adventure game discussions.
We're sure everyone from the developers to you, the person reading this article, is sick of hearing how Exodus is reminiscent of Mass Effect. A sci-fi RPG with romanceable companions and a strong focus on choice-based narrative is going to draw those comparisons, but Exodus doesn…
