The Detective is a 1986 video game by Sam Manthorpe and published by Argus Press Software.[2]
| The Detective | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Sam Manthorpe |
| Publisher(s) | Argus Press Software[1] |
| Composer(s) | Sam Manthorpe[2] |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64 |
| Release | Commodore 64: |
| Genre(s) | Adventure[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
In the role of a Scotland Yard detective, the player arrives at the McFungus estate in London, 1974. Angus McFungus is murdered and the player is challenged to collect evidence and reveal the murderer. The game functions on a strict time limit and the player loses the case if the murderer cannot be found in time.
Remake edit
A freeware version of the game was released for the Nintendo DS on December 20, 2009.[3] The game can be downloaded on the official website and cannot be purchased in stores.
References edit
- ^ a b c d The Detective Game release information at GameFAQs
- ^ a b Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
- ^ Caoili, Eric. "Homebrew DS Remake For C64's The Detective Game". Game Set Watch. Think Services. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
External links edit
- The Detective at Lemon 64
- The Detective at Gamebase 64
- The Detective Game official website for the Nintendo DS remake
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