Murder! is an adventure video game published by in 1990 by U.S. Gold for the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. A Commodore 64 version was finished and reviewed in 1990 but never released.
Gameplay The player is a master detective who solves murder mysteries. 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.
Reception
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.
Reviews Computer and Video Games - September 1990 Zzap! - September 1990 Info - January 1992 The One - September 1990 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) - October 1990 Zero - October 1990 ST Format - September 1990 Amiga User International - January 1991 The Games Machine Amiga Format CU Amiga Amiga Action Amiga Computing
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