| Murder! | |
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| Developer(s) | U.S. Gold |
| Publisher(s) | U.S. Gold |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST, DOS |
| Release | 1990 |
Murder! is a 1990 video game published by U.S. Gold for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS. A Commodore 64 version was finished and reviewed in 1990 but was never released. It is considered one of the last major lost games on the Commodore 64. [1]
Murder! is a game in which the player is a master detective who solves murder mysteries. [2] The game is a point-and-click adventure game with an isometric perspective. The murder scenarios are randomized, with a claimed 3 million unique combinations of elements.
The game has four difficulty levels, ranging from novice to super sleuth. The player solves the case by exploring a four level mansion for clues or evidence, questioning suspects over a two hour period.
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| ACE | 805/1000[ citation needed ] |
| Amiga Action | 78%[ citation needed ] |
| Amiga Computing | 65%[ citation needed ] |
| Amiga Format | 81%[ citation needed ] |
| Computer and Video Games | 92%[ citation needed ] |
| Joystick | 90%[ citation needed ] |
| Zzap!64 | 92%[ citation needed ] |
David Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that while he noted similarities to the board game Clue , he found the game much more complex and sophisticated, and also said that the players can quickly learn and solve mysteries easily. [2]
