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Sinking Island Hints
What am I supposed to be doing at the game's outset?
1 of 8: As it stands, you are Inspector Jack Norm, and your purpose on this island is to investigate the death of the man whose body you see lying on the ground before you.
2 of 8: Your only exit from the first screen is up the ladder you came down on.
3 of 8: And you can't climb back up there until something has been done.
4 of 8: You need to examine the body.
5 of 8: You will also need to take a photograph of it -- the cursor will change to a camera icon when this is possible.
6 of 8: After examining the body, Nolent will tell you that he is able to answer any questions you may have regarding the situation.
7 of 8: As is the adventure game standard, ask him all you can.
8 of 8: Ask about the case file three times to hear all he has to say.
