Vasily Ivanovich
A veteran revolutionary and one of the two protagonists. He is direct, boastful, and frequently responsible for the party’s schemes.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Left Mouse Button | Select a location, character, object, or command. Used for movement, examination, conversation, and item use. |
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Control notes
The DOS version is primarily mouse-driven.
How it plays
How does The Big Red Adventure play?
The game is viewed from a series of hand-drawn, third-person screens. The objective is to investigate each area, obtain useful objects, speak with characters, and solve puzzles that open new locations or advance the story.
The player controls Vasily Ivanovich and Petka through mouse-driven commands. Inventory items can be examined, used on scenery, or combined with other objects. Progress is mostly linear, with new conversations and interactions becoming available as earlier problems are resolved.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Big Red Adventure?
Examine every visible object and revisit locations after major conversations. Many solutions depend on using an item with a specific person or scene rather than simply collecting it.
Keep notes on unusual dialogue and try alternative conversation choices. If a puzzle seems impossible, inspect the inventory descriptions again and look for an object that has not yet been tried on the current scene.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Petka
Vasily Ivanovich’s younger companion and comic partner, who helps investigate locations and solve the adventure’s puzzles.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Talk to every character until dialogue is exhausted.
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Inspect and test inventory items on relevant scenery.
- 3
Revisit earlier locations after obtaining a new object.
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