Rent-a-Hero

What is it?: A cartoony, yet 3D-rendered adventure, 1998, Windows.
What computer or emulator will it run on?: A good Pentium.
Similar Games: GAG, Hot Cats, Nightlong.

I did quite enjoy playing this game while it lasted, Gordon Aplin assures us, in spite of some quirks:
What a promising scenario, and what a shame the game didn't live up to my expectations as I do like this type of cartoon-style humorous adventure. The graphics, music and sound effects are all wonderful, as we have come to expect from European developers, but the game is really too short to be truly satisfying. This is not to say that I didn't have fun playing it only that I was disappointed that the ending came so quickly. Normally I wouldn't hesitate to recommend such a title to novice adventurers as it is easy to play, but it also has a couple of quirks that may frustrate newer players and more experienced players too, if it comes to that.
It's great little game and we'd love to see a sequel, Mr. Bill & Lela conclude, but longer and with a more complicated plot and puzzles:
It has many features which make it an especially good choice for the novice adventure gamer. The plot is linear and the puzzles are not too difficult. A short segment included in the introduction itself is designed to familiarize you with the interface (a nice feature for those who never read manuals), and they have even added a small pop-up Help screen if the computer detects that you've been in one place too long!

Nevertheless you can still get stumped. Because of the linear plot a needed item may suddenly appear at another location only after certain things have been accomplished elsewhere, so remember to go back and check all locations for something new. And be aware that sometimes you have to try something several times to get it to work.