After making a name for themselves with the early "Broken Sword" titles and other great adventure games, Revolution Software tried to go beyond the tight boundaries of the genre doing something more ambitious. In Cold Blood combines action/stealth gameplay with streamlined adventure puzzles, and is clearly inspired by the original Alone in the Dark and Resident Evil series. It may have "too much action" for the adventure crowd, and "too much adventure" for action fans, but the game is successful in delivering a more complex experience.
This game is made in 'early 3D', but not in a messy way like Simon the Sorcerer 3D. Maybe the graphics look a bit dated now (the CGI cutscenes are too simple and the movement of the characters feels robotic), but at least the 'plastic' look of the world is consistent, even with pre-rendered backgrounds. The game is very long, and some parts may be frustrating for some players. Still, there are some nice design touches and the great story and atmosphere makes playing In Cold Blood worthwhile.