Based on several L. J. Smith books of the 1990s, The Vampire Diaries is a
suspenseful mystery adventure about a town infested with vampires and one
teen’s efforts to find them. Featuring real actors and actresses in full
motion video and a point and click interface, the game ships on 3 CD-ROM
discs.

You play Elena Gilbert, a popular Robert E. Lee High School teen, who lives
with her Aunt Judith and younger sister, Margaret, in Fells Church, Virginia.
After the introduction, the game begins during a party at the Romanoff
Gallery, which they are attending. Suddenly someone screams, and Margaret is
found lying on the floor … a wispy figure floating away from her comatose
body. Determined to find who (or what) attacked her sister, Elena investigates
on her own. She soon discovers that the entire town of Fells Church is in fear
for their lives! There are Vampires here .. and everyone is suspect.

Players of Her Interactive ‘s Nancy Drew games will recognize the screen
layout and menu system, which includes the familiar “Second Chance” feature.
Puzzles range in difficulty and many are dependent on inventory objects found,
conversation topics chosen and/or the time of day. Travel to different
locations via the in-game map and change from day to night by adjusting a
clock or going to bed.