Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Adventure, Strategy
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE
- Publishers: U.S. Gold
Murder (1990): A Classic Isometric Clue-Style Game
Murder (1990) is a classic isometric Clue-style game developed and published by MicroIllusions. It was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, and Macintosh platforms. The game is set in a large mansion, where a murder has taken place. The player takes on the role of a detective who must investigate the crime and找出凶手.
Gameplay
Murder is played from an isometric perspective. The player controls a detective who can move around the mansion, interact with objects, and talk to suspects. The mansion is divided into several rooms, each of which contains different clues. The player must carefully examine each room and talk to all of the suspects in order to gather information about the murder.
The player can also use a variety of tools to help them investigate the crime. These tools include a magnifying glass, a fingerprint kit, and a tape recorder. The player can use the magnifying glass to examine objects more closely, the fingerprint kit to dust for fingerprints, and the tape recorder to record conversations with suspects.
Once the player has gathered enough information, they can make an accusation against one of the suspects. If the player’s accusation is correct, they will win the game. If the player’s accusation is incorrect, they will lose the game.
Characters
There are a total of eight suspects in Murder. Each suspect has their own unique alibi and motive for committing the murder. The player must carefully consider all of the evidence before making an accusation.
The eight suspects are:
- Mr. Boddy: The owner of the mansion
- Miss Scarlet: A wealthy socialite
- Colonel Mustard: A retired military officer
- Mrs. White: The housekeeper
- Reverend Green: The local priest
- Mrs. Peacock: A wealthy widow
- Professor Plum: A renowned scientist
- Dr. Orchid: A world-famous surgeon
Development
Murder was developed by a small team of developers at MicroIllusions. The game was inspired by the classic board game Clue. The developers wanted to create a video game that would capture the same sense of mystery and suspense as the board game.
Murder was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its challenging puzzles, engaging story, and atmospheric graphics. Murder was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Murder is considered to be one of the greatest mystery games ever made. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, challenging puzzles, and engaging story. Murder has been ported to a variety of platforms, including the Nintendo DS, iOS, and Android.
In 2016, MicroIllusions released a remake of Murder for the PC. The remake features updated graphics and sound, as well as a new tutorial mode.
Murder remains a popular game today. The game is enjoyed by fans of mystery games, puzzle games, and classic video games.
Conclusion
Murder (1990) is a classic isometric Clue-style game that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its challenging puzzles, engaging story, and atmospheric graphics, Murder is a must-play for fans of mystery games.
Review Score
8/10
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