Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box

PassionFruit Games is apparently coming out with a game based on Marjorie M. Liu's book, Tiger Eye. I'll be honest, I think I've loved every book I've read from Marjorie M. Liu, but Tiger Eye has got to be my favorite. Not only was it the first of her books that I read, but the whole idea of someone trapped in an object for centuries by a curse until someone comes along who can release them, is one I really like. I'm also crazy for puzzle games. Have been since the web based cypher puzzle games back in the 90's.

The game description:

Encounter mystery, magic, and romance in the interactive tale Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box.

Play as the beautiful and psychically-gifted Dela Reese, who is hurtled into an extraordinarily dangerous situation soon after purchasing an ancient riddle box in a Beijing dirt market. After Dela arrives back at her hotel room and manages to open the riddle box, she is shocked to encounter a gorgeous 7-foot tall warrior, who had been imprisoned in the box for 2,000 years. The warrior, Hari, has been cursed to serve as a slave to whomever opens the box. While Dela, a strong 21^st century woman, is repulsed by the idea of controlling another human being, there are others who desperately seek the box’s power and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Help Dela escape assassins, win the respect and love of Hari, and lift the evil curse that strips Hari of his freedom.

Right now there's a contest going on at PassionFruit Games. They're looking for beta testers. The first 50 people win a chance to get first crack at the game. So head on over there and have a look!