Eye of the Kraken released as freeware

The independent developer Absurdus has released their point & click from 2002, titled Eye of the Kraken, as freeware. The game, which was originally released in 2002 as a commercial adventure, is now available for free on Absurdus' website.

In Eye of the Kraken, players take on the role of Abdullah, a young ottoman on a mission to locate the Eye of the Kraken, an item which apparently holds the power to take over the world. The game is available at the developer's website.

Absurdus also officially announced Carte Blanche, which up until recently was just a rumour. The game is inspired by film noir movies, and will be in full 3D, thus making it possible to bring in cinematic elements such as multiple camera angles and montage effects. Also, the developer promises a few innovations to the gameplay. The game's progress will depend on the player's actions, and there will be character development according to how Edgar, the protagonist, interacts with the world around him.

The trailer can be downloaded at the game's website, and is one of the most bizarre gaming trailers I've ever seen. (Note: trailer contains some "absurd" cartoon nudity.)